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Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta Fries (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

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Incredibly quick and easy 5-Ingredient Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta Fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness!

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These crispy & chewy fries are not only easy to make, they are
amazingly delicious as well. The combination of textures & flavors are such a delight to the senses!

 Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood
 Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood

You may just find yourself replacing your standard potato fare with these beauties (I know I did!)…

 Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Healthy, filling and satisfying.
  • Crispy and texturally delightful.
  • With the use of pre-prepared polenta, these delicious fries are super easy to make!
  • Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, sugar-free.

 Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood

Top Tips

  • Alternatively, you can slice the pre-prepared polenta into any shape of your choosing before baking. Sometimes I slice it into cubes to make Polenta Croutons!
  • Coconut and avocado oil work well as an alternative to olive oil, if preferred.
  • The combo of black pepper & garlic make such a divine combo, but you can certainly toss the polenta with any spices of your choosing before baking!
  • These fries are quite neutral in flavor, versatile and accommodate a variety entrees and condiments. I highly recommend experimentation!
  • These store well in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat in a 400 degree oven until warmed throughout.
 Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood
 Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood
 Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood
 Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood

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 Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood

If you make these easy and delicious Baked Polenta Fries, I would love to hear about it! Enjoy. xo.

 Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood
a top view of a white bowl filled with polenta fries with a small jar of marinara in the center

Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta Fries (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Incredibly quick and easy 5-Ingredient Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness!
4.64 from 19 votes
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Course: Appetizers, Savory Baked, Sides, Snack
Cuisine: Vegan
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 45 fries
Author: Kristen Wood

Ingredients

  • 1 18 oz tube of pre-prepared polenta
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
  • Cut your polenta in half width-wise. Halve each half length-wise. Then, cut each fourth into thirds length-wise. Finally, slice each third length-wise into 3-5 fries.
  • Place your fries in a single layer on your parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle with seasonings and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, remove & flip fries.
  • Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until desired crispness is achieved.
  • Serve alone, or with a favorite condiment (I like marinara).
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Please refer to the ‘Tips’ section above in post for more information.
You might also like our Corn Fries!

Nutrition

Serving: 15g | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 911mg | Fiber: 2g
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  1. Hi! I’d love to make this but would be making my own polenta – any thoughts on that? Any direction? My upstairs neighbour is vegan and I’m gluten free (celiac). We’re so happy to find someone else with food/diet requirements and we’re challenging each other with delicious recipes. Will be pleased to review once enjoyed.

    1. Hi! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂 Yes, you can most certainly do that! You would need to cook around 1 cup of dry polenta according to package instructions, then you will pour it into a square baking pan and pop it into the fridge for about 1 hour or until the polenta has solidified considerably. Then you can cut it into fries and make according to the recipe instructions here. I hope this helps and I hope you enjoy!