Air Fryer Polenta Pizza Bites Recipes

POLENTA PIZZA BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to high. Brush the polenta with the olive oil on both sides and place the disks on a broiler pan covered with foil. Broil until the tops begin to turn golden, about 1 minute (watch closely as broiler heat varies).
• Flip the polenta disks over and spread about 1 tablespoon of the marinara sauce on each one, then top with cheese and other toppings (if using). Broil until the cheese is golden and bubbly, about 1 more minute. Let cool a few minutes and serve.

AIR FRYER POLENTA FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Slice polenta into long, thin slices resembling french fries.
• Spray the bottom of the basket with cooking spray. Place 1/2 of the polenta fries in the basket and lightly mist the tops with cooking spray. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes. Flip the fries with a spatula and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer fries to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining half of fries.

KETO CAULIFLOWER PIZZA BITES

Steps:

• Put the cauliflower and 1/4 cup water into a medium heat-safe glass bowl. Wet a paper towel and lay over the cauliflower. Microwave until fork-tender, 6 to 8 minutes, depending on your microwave. Carefully remove the paper towel, transfer the cauliflower to a food processor (leaving any water behind in the bowl) and cool for 10 minutes. Clean out the glass bowl and set aside.
• Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside. Stir together 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan and 3 tablespoons of the Italian cheese blend in a small bowl, then set aside.
• Add the parsley to the food processor and pulse until the cauliflower is finely chopped and similar to the texture of rice. Transfer to a large clean kitchen towel and wring out any excess water.
• Transfer the cauliflower mixture to the reserved bowl along with the whole egg, egg yolk, red chile flakes, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, almond flour, marinara sauce and the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Italian cheese blend. Use your hands to mix everything together until well combined.
• Scoop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart, for about 28 total. Lightly wet your hands, then roll each mound into a round ball, re-wetting your hands as needed. This helps keep your hands from becoming sticky and makes rolling the mix much easier to do. Spray the balls with the cooking spray and sprinkle the tops with the reserved cheese mixture, pressing the cheese gently onto the tops to help it adhere.
• Bake in the oven until light golden brown and cooked through, about 25 minutes, rotating the baking sheet once halfway through the cooking time.
• Transfer to a platter and serve with additional warm marinara sauce alongside, for dipping.

HOT AIR FRIED POLENTA ROUNDS

Steps:

• 1. Open the Polenta Roll. With a sharp knife, cut the Polenta in 1/2 inch thick slices. Brush both sides of the slices with oil.
• 2. Spray the basket of the hot air fryer with oil. Heat the air fryer for about 5 minutes at 400'F.
• 3. Place the Polenta slices into the preheated air fryer and cook for 25 minutes. Then flip the slices and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
• 4. Remove the slices and Enjoy!

MINI POLENTA PIZZA BITES

Steps:

• Bring 1½ litres water to the boil and add the stock pots and ½ tsp salt. Pour in the polenta, whisking continuously, bring to the boil and reduce the heat to low, then stir every minute to keep it from sticking, for about 8 mins (or according to pack instructions).
• Meanwhile, oil a non-stick baking tray (ours was 30 x 40cm). Spoon the cooked polenta into the tray and level with a spoon to make a large, flat slab that fills the whole tray (about 1cm thick). You can use wet palms to press it down firmly after a few minutes. Leave to cool and set firm for at least 1 hr.
• Turn out the polenta onto your work surface and cut into strips. Halve the strips on the diagonal to make little wedges and put back on the tray. Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
• Top each polenta base with 1 tsp pizza sauce, a little vegan cheese and a sprinkle of oregano. Add extra toppings, if you like. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20-25 mins. Serve warm or cold.