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Yucca frita is fried cassava, a popular starchy side dish in Latin American cuisine, similar to French fries but with a crispier outside and tender inside.

Yes, yucca frita is naturally gluten-free as it is made from cassava root.

Yes, after boiling and seasoning yucca sticks, you can bake them at 425°F (220°C) until they are crispy and golden.

Yes, freeze cooked yucca frita in a single layer on a tray, then transfer to a resealable bag for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen.

Serve immediately after frying or keep them warm in the oven on a rack to maintain crispiness. Avoid covering tightly to prevent steaming.

Yucca must be boiled until tender before frying. Hard yucca usually means it was undercooked before frying.

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Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and lime juice are popular seasonings for yucca frita.

Peel and cut yucca into fry-sized pieces, boil until tender, then deep-fry or air-fry until golden and crispy.

Yucca frita has a mild, slightly nutty flavor and a texture that's crisp outside and fluffy inside.

Store yucca frita in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.

Popular sauces include garlic aioli, spicy mayo, ketchup, or Peruvian huancaina sauce.

Use oils with high smoke points like canola, sunflower, or vegetable oil.

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Yes. You can boil yucca in advance and store it in the fridge, then fry or bake just before serving.

Peel off the thick brown skin and inner pink layer, cut into sticks, remove any fibrous core, then boil until fork-tender before frying.