5 from 12 votes
Yucca Fries Recipe
Yucca Fries Recipe offers crispy, golden fries made from peeled and cut yucca root, lightly boiled then fried in neutral oil. The fries develop a firm texture with a soft interior and medium golden crust, ideal as a starchy side or snack, often accompanied by a spicy green chili pepper.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
124 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American, Peruvian
Ingredients
Yucca Fries
- 3 pounds yucca root peeled and cut into matchsticks
- kosher salt
- neutral oil (such as avocado oil or grapeseed oil)
- green chili pepper for serving
Instructions
- To Prep the Yucca Root:
- Slice off the ends of the yucca root. Next, cut them into 4-inch rounds (this will vary depending on big the yucca is). Turn them on their flat side and slide the peel off on all sides, cutting off the least amount of yucca as possible.
- Next, cut the yucca into matchsticks.
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to gentle simmer. Add the yucca matchsticks and allow to cook for about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a clean kitchen towel or bed of paper towels. You want them to dry out.
- In a medium saucepan or Dutch oven, add about 1-inch of neutral oil (I used avocado oil). When the oil is hot, add the yucca fries (you will have to fry these up in batches).
- Fry the yucca on both sides for 2 to 3 minutes each, until medium golden brown. Transfer to a bed of paper towels or clean kitchen towel and place them in a warm oven, while you continue to fry up the remaining yucca.
- Sprinkle the yucca fries with a bit of salt. Serve alongside the aji verde.
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Notes
- Dry yucca fries thoroughly after boiling for a crispier frying result.
- Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature and achieve even golden color.
- If preferred, oven bake yucca fries at 425°F for about 25 minutes, turning once, but frying yields crispier texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
32mg
(1%)
Potassium
615mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
29IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 615mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 29IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.