Yuca Fries
These yuca fries are extra crispy on the outside, and super soft and creamy on the inside. They're surprisingly easy to make, and are the perfect side dish to share with family and friends!
Yield: servings
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 2 pounds yuca peeled
- 3 cups vegetable oil see Notes
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook yuca in a large pot of boiling water for about 20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and let cool until cold enough to handle. Cut cooked yuca into strips, about ½-inch thick and 4-inches long, and discard the fibrous core.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, to 350° Fahrenheit. Carefully drop yuca into the oil and fry for about 5 minutes or until crispy, then place on a paper-towel lined plate.
- Once all yuca has been fried, toss the fries in salt and whatever other spices you’d like, then serve hot.
Notes
- Vegetable Oil: Feel free to use any neutral tasting oil such as canola, avocado, or vegetable oil.
Nutrition
Serving Size: 1serving | Calories: 242cal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 410mg | Total Carbs: 58g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Net Carbs: 55g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg