Fried Polenta Balls
Crispy golden polenta balls, perfect as a snack or appetizer. Ready in minutes with just a few pantry staples.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked polenta
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the 2 cups cooked polenta into a bowl and mash with a fork until smooth. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Shape the polenta into 1-inch balls using your hands. If sticky, lightly wet your palms with water.
- 3
Place 1/2 cup flour in a shallow dish. Roll each polenta ball in the flour to coat evenly, shaking off excess.
- 4
Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Fry the balls in batches without crowding, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp all over, about 4-5 minutes.
- 5
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with marinara or aioli if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Deep skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Fork
- Shallow dish
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
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