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Yuca Fries

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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!
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 40 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 6 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.
    yucca fries step 2
  • 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.
    yucca fries step 3
  • Once all yuca has been fried, toss the fries in salt and whatever other spices you’d like, then serve hot.
    yucca fries step 4

Recipe Notes

  • Vegetable Oil: Feel free to use any neutral tasting oil such as canola, avocado, or vegetable oil.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 242calProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 410mgTotal Carbs: 58gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gNet Carbs: 55gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Sam Guarnieri
https://mylifeinbalancegroup.com/yuca-fries/