Air Fryer Yuca Fries
Discover the deliciousness of air fryer yuca fries, cooked to perfection. Learn how to make them at home and enjoy them as a healthy alternative to traditional fries
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 300 gm yuca (fresh)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4-5 cups water to boil yuca
Instructions
- Cut off both ends of the yuca root and peel the outer skin. Be careful if you are making fresh yuca the flesh is a bit slippery. Cut the flesh 3-4 inches thick into a fries shape.
- Take a large saucepan to add 4-5 cups of salted water and bring it to a boil. Then add the yuca and boil for 10-12 minutes or until fork tender.
- Drain the yuca and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
- Now take a large mixing bowl to add boiled yuca and toss them with the oil.
- After that add the dry seasonings and mix them until well combined.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F for 3 minutes.
- Place the seasoned yuca in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook them at 200C/400F for 15 minutes. Toss them halfway through the cooking process for an evenly cooked result.
- Remove the yuca fries from the air fryer basket and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1208mgPotassium: 422mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 143IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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