Air Fryer Yuca Fries
These air fryer yuca fries are golden and crispy on the outside with fluffy centers. The garlic cilantro dipping sauce makes them totally irresistible.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Fries
- 2 lb Fresh Yuca, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 3/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
For the Garlic Cilantro Dipping Sauce
- 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Sour Cream
- 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Peel the yuca and cut it into sticks about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick, similar to thick-cut french fries. Remove the tough fibrous core that runs through the center of the root.
- Place the yuca sticks in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until the yuca is tender enough that a fork slides in easily but the sticks are not falling apart. Drain well.
- Spread the boiled yuca on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat dry thoroughly. Let them cool for about 5 minutes. Removing excess moisture is the key to getting truly crispy fries.
- Transfer the dried yuca sticks to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss gently. Sprinkle the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over them and toss again until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Arrange the yuca fries in a single layer in the basket without overlapping. Work in batches if needed. Air fry for 18 to 22 minutes, shaking the basket every 6 to 7 minutes, until the fries are golden brown and crispy on the outside with fluffy centers.
- While the fries cook, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, minced garlic, lime juice, and salt to make the dipping sauce.
- Serve the yuca fries hot from the air fryer with the garlic cilantro dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g
Cost: $8