Crispy Spiced Polenta Fries

Ingredients:

• 2.2 pound (1 kg) tube of polenta
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pepper
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) cayenne
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) canola oil

For the Garlic Dip

• ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon (1 ml) salt
• ¼ teaspoon (1 ml) pepper

Method:

1. Heat oven to 450 F (230 C).
2. Cut polenta tube into sections lengthwise. Then cut each section into ½-inch (1.25 cm) thick fries. Mix together garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne and sprinkle onto fries.
3. Heat a skillet with oil. Lay polenta fries in pan. Cook 5 minutes on one side. Turn polenta fries and place skillet in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until crispy and golden.

For the Garlic Dip

1. Add mayonnaise, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper to a bowl.
2. Whisk together to combine.

Remove to a plate. Serve with Garlic Dip (see recipe).