Pollo Tropical Fried Yuca
Crispy and flavorful yuca fries, perfect for snacks or side dishes, made with fresh ingredients and Caribbean flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 quarts vegetable oil for deep frying
- 2 pounds yuca, peeled and cut into 4-inch pieces
- Salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Peel and cut the yuca into 4-inch pieces, removing the fibrous core.
- Boil yuca in a large pot of water for 20-25 minutes until fork-tender.
- While yuca is boiling, heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Drain boiled yuca and let cool slightly. Fry in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove yuca fries and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Season with salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika while still hot.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pot when frying to maintain oil temperature. For extra crispiness, consider double frying!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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