Baked Yucca Fries

Name: Baked Yucca Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 large yucas; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Sprinkle of dry thyme; Salt and black pepper to taste

Naomi Hazan • May 3, 2016 (Updated: Aug 20, 2019)Comment Jump to Recipe

These Baked Yucca Fries are a healthier alternative to french fries, and are easy to make. Spiced with a chipotle rub, they pack a bold taste.

Baked Yucca Fries

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

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Ingredients

2 large yucas
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Sprinkle of dry thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F.
Peel fresh yuccas with a vegetable peeler to remove waxy skin. Cut into fry shapes.
Boil water in a pot, and let yucca cook in boiling water for 10 minutes.
Strain yucca from water and rinse with cold water.
Place yucca in a large bowl and top with olive oil and seasoning.
Line onto a baking sheet (do not overcrowd) and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and flip.
Place back into oven and cook for another 15 minutes.
Serve warm.

Category: Recipes

Holidays: PurimSuper Bowl

Diets: HealthyPareveVegan

Styles: BakeQuick & Easy

About Naomi Hazan

My name is Naomi Hazan and I’m a self-taught chef based in New York. I’ve been in love with food for as long as I can remember and credit that mostly to my strong Middle Eastern roots and family. I started cooking at the age of twelve for family, holidays, and small get togethers among my friends. Today I cater for all types of affairs from intimate sheva brachots to events that hold two hundred people. I’ve always had a strong belief that good food is one of the best ways to bring people together. After all, some of the best times are shared over a great meal.

Baked Yucca Fries