Baked Yuca Fries
Baked Yuca Fries from Cuba.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 1 hr 5 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- Mild
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Baked Yuca Fries is listed as side from Cuba. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
9 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Olive oil30 ml
- Chilli powder4.9 ml
- Saltto taste
- Ground black pepperto taste
- Sour cream59 ml
- Lime1
- Coriander59 ml
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Preheat oven to 450°. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Step 2
Trim ends of yuca and cut each one in half, widthwise. Stand them on their ends and use a sharp knife to cut the waxy peel off.
Step 3
Cut each piece in half lengthwise and then cut in half lengthwise one more time to create 16 pieces total. Trim the fibrous center out of each piece.
Step 4
Place cut yuca into boiling water and let boil until fork tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove from pot and place on a paper towel lined cutting board.
10 min
Step 5
Pat dry with another paper towel. Step 3 Place dried yuca into a large bowl and toss with oil.
Step 6
Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper and toss again to evenly coat. Place yuca on a large baking sheet in an even layer.
Step 7
Bake until golden and crispy, about 25 minutes, tossing halfway through. Step 5 Meanwhile make dipping sauce: In a small food processor or blender, combine avocado, sour cream, lime juice, and cilantro and blend until smooth.
25 min
Step 8
Season with salt and pepper. Step 6 Serve fries immediately with dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 171 kcal
- Protein
- 1.5 g
- Carbs
- 15.8 g
- Fat
- 12.1 g
- Saturated fat
- 3.1 g
- Fibre
- 2.5 g
- Sugar
- 1.6 g
- Sodium
- 213 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Milk
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 10 November.
Substitutions
chilli (paprika or chilli flakes) → paprika or chilli flakes
Paprika is milder and sweeter. Add cayenne if you still want heat.
cream (whole milk + a knob of butter) → whole milk + a knob of butter
Thinner and less rich. Reduce a little longer if you need body.
lime → lemon
Works in most savoury cooking. Desserts may notice.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Baked Yuca Fries take?
1 hr 5 min all in — 30 min prep, 35 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Baking tray, Stockpot, Blender.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at to taste.
What can I use instead?
chilli (paprika or chilli flakes) → paprika or chilli flakes. Paprika is milder and sweeter. Add cayenne if you still want heat. cream (whole milk + a knob of butter) → whole milk + a knob of butter. Thinner and less rich. Reduce a little longer if you need body. lime → lemon. Works in most savoury cooking. Desserts may notice.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.