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Crispy Baked Yuca Fries

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Change up your typical potato side with these Crispy Baked Yuca Fries! They’re crispy on the outside, soft on the inside with a kick of spice. No frying and just a tablespoon of olive oil in the whole recipe!

Ingredients

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  • 2 large yucas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Peel yucas with a vegetable peeler to remove waxy skin.*
  3. Chop in half and then slice each half into fry-shapes.
  4. Place sliced yucca into a large pot and fill with water.
  5. Heat on stovetop until water comes to a boil. Let cook in boiling water for 8-10 minutes.
  6. Strain yucca from water and rinse with cold water.
  7. Place yucca in a large bowl and top with olive oil.
  8. Sprinkle with chili powder, salt and pepper and lightly toss to coat.
  9. Line onto a baking sheet (do not overcrowd) and bake for 15 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven and flip.
  11. Place back into oven and cook for another 15 minutes.
  12. Serve warm.

*The inside of the yuca should be stark white. If there are black lines, discard and use another yuca.