How To Make Yuca Fries

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Learning How to Make Yuca Fries at home is easy! Bake them in the oven or air fryer. They’re a crispy and delicious snack that are best served with all kinds of dipping sauces!

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Brazilian, Latin

Keyword: cassava fries, what is yuca, Yuca Fries, Yucca Fries

Servings: servings

Author: Silvia Dunnirvine

Ingredients

2 large yuca roots
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tbsp sea salt
1 tbsp chili (substitute for paprika)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, let’s prepare the yuca!
Using a sharp chef’s knife or the largest knife you own, cut ends of yuca off. Then depending on the size of your yuca, you can then cut in half (two larger pieces = larger fries) or three round pieces (=smaller fries). This will not affect the cooking times.
Using a sturdy peeler remove all the brown waxy yuca skin. The yuca should be white/ light yellow in color and have no spots on them.
Grab your chef’s knife again and cut the yuca in half (lengthwise) and each half into 3-4 thinner pieces to resemble ‘fries’. Do this with the remaining yuca.
Give the yuca a quick rinse and add to the boiling water for 10 minutes.
Pre-heat oven to 450F degrees at this time. Line a large baking sheet or two if needed with parchment paper and set aside
Using a rubber spatula remove yucca from water and place on a paper towel or baking sheet with rack to drip excess water.
Transfer yuca to prepared sheet and sprinkle yuca with sea salt and chili powder. You can substitute chili powder for paprika, both work just as good.
Bake for 30 minutes, turning yucca half way through.
Store leftover yuca in an air tight/ zipper bag. Pan fry with coconut oil to re-heat

Notes

Baking yuca fries in the oven is my preferred method because it’s much healthier than fried cassava. There is no excess oil and it’s mess-free!

Air fryer yuca fries are quick and easy. Plus, this method will produce extra-crispy results!

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