Yuca Fries Recipe
Next time you crave fries, ditch potatoes for yuca fries (aka cassava fries). They’re crispy outside, creamy inside, a little sweet, nutty, & can be baked, fried, or air-fried!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 large (900 g) yuca root (cassava)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
Instructions
Peel and slice it
- You can watch the short video for visual instructions.To peel the yuca root, start by cutting off both ends. If the root has a thin peel (like mine had), simply use a peeler. If not, then make a thin slice down the length of the root. You can then dig a finger underneath the peel and peel it away by hand.
- Slice the yuca root into sticks: Cut it into 3 to 4-inch-long sections and then slice it into batons/wedges (refer to images/video in the post).
Boil it
- Soak in cold water for about 5 minutes, then drain the water.
- Boil the sticks in plenty of fresh salted water for about 20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Drain the water very well (optionally pat-dry with a kitchen towel), then add the cooked yuca sticks to a large bowl together with all other ingredients.
- Toss to combine until well coated.
Cook it (air fryer method)
- Finally, transfer the fries to your air fryer basket in a single layer, with space in between (cook in batches if necessary). Depending on the thickness of the yuca fries, cook at 380 °F (190 °C) for about 15-18 minutes or, until golden brown and crispy.Check the recipe notes below for the oven and skillet method.
- Enjoy with a dip of choice like this yum yum sauce or vegan mayonnaise!
Notes
Skillet method:
- Prepare the yuca root as written (minus seasoning the fries). Meanwhile, heat a large, wide skillet with at-least ½-1 inch of oil over medium-high heat.
- Once hot (around 375F/190C), transfer the fries in batches and cook, flipping halfway, until golden-brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked cassava fries to paper towels to drain excess oil, then season and enjoy.
- Follow the recipe, but instead of transferring them to an air fryer, spread them across a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 425F/220C for about 25 minutes, turning halfway. Baked yuca fries won’t be as crispy, but are delicious.
- Cooking time will vary: Based on how thick you cut the fries.
Nutrition Facts
Yuca Fries Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
283
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Sodium
215
mg
9
%
Potassium
415
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
57
g
19
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
102
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
31
mg
38
%
Calcium
25
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.