Crispy Yucca Fries

Yucca fries— yum!! If you see yucca in the store, you probably are thinking “what in the world is that?!” I’ve had similar thoughts… It’s a very intimidating looking root. But, once you cook with it once, you’ll see it’s really not that hard to work with, and it’s so delicious!

If you’re new to yucca/cassava, it’s a starchy vegetable that has recently become more popularized as a grain free alternative. I love using them to make yucca fries, they get golden and crisp, and I find they have a slight nutty flavor that is crave-able.

To prep these, I highly recommend watching a youtube video on how to peel them, I linked one in the notes. It’s about 2 minutes and it really simplifies how to work with yucca. So check it out! All you need is a few ingredients, and then you can enjoy these crispy fries for yourself :)

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Crispy Yucca Fries

Yield: 4-6 servings

Author: Marissa Balleza

Prep time: 7 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 37 Min

These are a perfect pairing for burgers, or they are also a satisfying snack, when you want something crispy and salty

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 Large Yucca Roots
• 2 T Avocado Oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• pepper to taste
• 1 tsp dried parsley (optional: for garnishing)

Instructions

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Next bring a medium pot of water to a boil. While you are waiting for your water to boil prep your yucca root, peeling the skin off and slicing into long spears, like a french fry. (Check out notes on how to peel the yucca).
2. Once your water is boiling, and your yucca is cut, place your yucca fries into the boiling water, and reduce the water down to a simmer. Simmer for ~5-10 minutes (this will vary on how thick you cut your slices) or until your cassava fries are slightly tender. (you don't want them mushy, but also not so hard- a fork should be able to go through, but not break the slices).
3. Strain the yucca fries into a colander. Let Sit for a couple minutes drying, and removing the excess water. Transfer the yucca into a mixing bowl, and toss with the seasonings (avocado oil, salt, paprika and pepper). Cook in the oven for about 15 minutes, then flip/mix around. Cook for another 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven. Top with fresh parsley and finishing salt if desired.
4. Enjoy!

Notes

See this video on how to peel yucca.

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