Paleo Crispy Yucca Fries
Unlock crispy perfection with these Paleo Crispy Yucca Fries—a wholesome, flavorful alternative to traditional potato fries! Made with yucca root, a nutrient-rich starch, these fries are beautifully seasoned with olive oil, sea salt, paprika, and garlic powder for an irresistible savory kick. The key to their irresistibly crispy texture lies in a simple two-step process: parboiling the yucca to achieve tenderness, then oven-baking to golden brown perfection. Lightly coated with melted coconut oil during baking, they’re Paleo-approved and ideal for clean eating. Whether served alongside your favorite protein or dipped into a Paleo-friendly sauce, these hearty, golden fries are sure to become a family favorite! Ready in under an hour and packed with flavor, they're perfect for picky eaters and curious foodies alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large pieces yucca root
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Peel the yucca roots and cut them into fry-sized sticks, roughly 1/4 inch thick.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a tablespoon of sea salt to the boiling water.
Boil the cut yucca pieces in the salted water for about 10 minutes, or until they are just tender but not falling apart.
Drain the boiled yucca and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Add the yucca fries to the bowl and toss until fully coated with the seasoning mixture.
On a large baking sheet, place a tablespoon of coconut oil and put it in the preheated oven for 2-3 minutes until the coconut oil melts.
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and spread the seasoned yucca fries in a single layer on the sheet.
Bake in the oven for 25 minutes, flipping the fries halfway through the baking time, until they are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let them sit for a couple of minutes before serving. Enjoy hot with your favorite Paleo-friendly dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1668 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.5 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2440 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 307.4 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 2222 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
