Baked Yuca Fries

Prepare

1. 🥄Step 1
2. 🔥Preheat oven to 450°.

Cook

1. 🔥Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Prepare

1. 🧂Trim ends of yuca and cut each one in half, widthwise.
2. 🍳Stand them on their ends and use a sharp knife to cut the waxy peel off.
3. 🫇Cut each piece in half lengthwise and then cut in half lengthwise one more time to create 16 pieces total.

Steps

1. 🍳Trim the fibrous center out of each piece.
2. 🫇Step 2

Prepare

1. 🫇Place cut yuca into boiling water and let boil until fork tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. 🍽️Using a slotted spoon, remove from pot and place on a paper towel lined cutting board.

Steps

1. 🍽️Pat dry with another paper towel.
2. 🌿Step 3
3. ✨Place dried yuca into a large bowl and toss with oil.

Prepare

1. 🌿Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper and toss again to evenly coat.

Steps

1. ✨Place yuca on a large baking sheet in an even layer.
2. 🥄Step 4

Cook

1. 🥄Bake until golden and crispy, about 25 minutes, tossing halfway through.

Steps

1. 🔥Step 5

Prepare

1. 🧂Meanwhile make dipping sauce: In a small food processor or blender, combine avocado, sour cream, lime juice, and cilantro and blend until smooth.
2. 🍳Season with salt and pepper.

Steps

1. 🍳Step 6

Serve

1. 🫇Serve fries immediately with dipping sauce.