Polenta with Asparagus

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Polenta with Asparagus

🌿✨This one’s for the spring lovers (and anyone who loves a cozy, creamy dish with fresh greens).⁠

We’re making Polenta with Air-Fried Asparagus, Peas, and Mint — all in your Fritaire Self Cleaning Air Fryer™.⁠

Creamy. Lemony. Veggie-loaded. And of course… no scrubbing after 😌 (shoutout to our Non Toxic Air Fryer™ for making it so easy).⁠

Here’s the full recipe:⁠

📝 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀⁠
🔸 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil⁠
🔸 1 small red onion, chopped⁠
🔸 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed & sliced⁠
🔸 2 cups peas⁠
🔸 2 cloves garlic, minced⁠
🔸 1 cup instant polenta⁠
🔸 2 cups vegetable broth⁠
🔸 1 cup grated parmesan (plus more for topping)⁠
🔸 2 tbsp butter⁠
🔸 Salt & pepper to taste⁠
🔸 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves⁠

👩🍳 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀⁠
1️⃣ Preheat your Fritaire to 350°F.⁠
2️⃣ Toss 1 tbsp olive oil, onion, asparagus, and peas in the Fritaire bowl. Air fry for 10 mins.⁠
3️⃣ Remove veggies and add remaining olive oil to the bowl.⁠
4️⃣ Stir in polenta, salt, and black pepper. Add the veggie broth and whisk to combine.⁠
5️⃣ Bake for 15 mins. Remove and whisk in the cheese and butter.⁠
6️⃣ Bake again for 8–10 mins, whisking once or twice, until polenta is soft and creamy.⁠
7️⃣ Serve immediately with the veggies, a drizzle of olive oil, fresh thyme, and extra parmesan on top.⁠

This one feels like a warm hug — but elevated 💚⁠

Would you make this for your next dinner night?⁠

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Irie Hansen is the co-founder of Fritaire and a mom who believes healthy cooking should actually be easy. She's passionate about non-toxic kitchens and loves testing new recipes, trying random things she finds online, and proving you don't need chemicals to make great food.

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