After having these yuca fries you'll never go back to potatoes again! I love how they're perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. They're such a satisfying side dish or snack. Of course, you can always put some chili on top and make a meal out of them!
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, along with 1 tsp Himalayan sea salt and the juice of a lemon or lime (about 3 Tbsp.)
If using fresh yuca - the peel must first be fully removed. (See: About yuca: How to peel fresh yuca.) Cut each peeled yuca root into 3 pieces (cut horizontally.) If using frozen, simply place frozen yuca into boiling water.
Ensure that yuca is completely covered by boiling water. Once water returns to a boil, cook yuca for 15 minutes (until just fork tender.) Do not over-cook. (Over-cooked yuca will be mushy and will not hold its fry shape well.) Drain water.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Once cool to the touch, cut each piece of yuca in half lengthwise (vertically) to remove stick-like center.
Cut into fry shapes and place into a large mixing bowl.
Add avocado oil and blend until fries are well coated.
Place oiled fries onto a baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with 1 tsp Himalayan sea salt and lemon pepper to taste. (Or any seasoning variation you enjoy.)
Bake for 15 minutes. Flip fries over using a metal spatula and bake another 15 minutes.
Eat immediately!
These fries can be made with any number of seasoning variations.
If you're a spice lover - get crazy and add a pinch or two of ground cayenne pepper!
Trader Joe's Onion Salt is a perfect combo of minced and granulated onion, green onion, kosher salt and chives. It tastes like sour cream and onion flavor!
Jada Chicken Salt Lime gives these fries a salty flavor with a hint of lime. Delish!
Try any seasoning combination that you like!