How to make Yuca Fries

1. Start by peeling the yuca with a sharp knife. To easily peel the Yuca, carefully insert the knife beneath the bark, allowing it to elevate and be peeled off in larger chunks.
2. Once peeled, cut the yuca into fry-like shapes. Make sure to remove the harder core part of the yuca, as it can be tough and isn’t pleasant to eat.
3. Add the cut yuca to a pot of salted boiling water. Boil until they are fork-tender but not falling apart, about 12-15 minutes.
4. Drain the water and let the Yuca pieces cool for 3-5 minutes.
5. Using a large bowl, toss the boiled yuca fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and rice flour.

Method 1 - Air Fry the Yuca

1. Place the seasoned yuca fries in the preheated air fryer basket.
2. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for about 17-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Once the Yuca starts to firm, you can shake the basket to move the fries around and make sure they are cooking evenly.
3. Serve your crispy yuca fries while hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Method 2- Bake the Yuca

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C), arrange the seasoned pre-boiled yuca fries on a baking sheet in a single layer, and bake for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

Method 2 - Fry the Yuca

1. Once the yuca is boiled and tossed with the spices, fill a deep fryer or large saucepan with enough oil to fully submerge the fries.
2. Heat the oil and carefully add the yuca fries. Fry until they are golden brown and using a slotted spoon, take them out of the oil and place them on a paper towel to remove the excess oil.