Air Fryer Yuca Fries w/Aji Amarillo Crema (V)

Sep 18

We love a good Air Fryer recipe and this one is a house favorite. Learn to prep fresh Yuca and turn it into easy Cuban Yuca Fries. Serve with Aji Amarillo Crema for extra Latin flavor (we love using plant-based sour cream to make this a vegan side dish).

Yield: 4

Author: Chef Jorge Montes

Air Fryer Yuca Fries w/ Vegan Aji Amarillo Crema

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

Aji Amarillo Crema (Vegan)

8 oz. Plant-based Sour cream (for non-vegan use Dairy Sour Cream or Mexican Crema)
2 Aji Amarillo peppers, peeled and deseeded, cut into medium dice.
Sea salt

Instructions

Yuca Fries

Peel the yuca with a knife and cut into 1 inch thick by 3-inch-long sticks. You may cut around and remove the inner core.
Place in a pot with water to cover along with bay leaf and some hefty pinches of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer on medium heat until the yuca is tender enough to snap in half.
Carefully drain the yuca and allow to cool on a baking tray. You may refrigerate.
Pour olive oil on the yuca and sprinkle plenty of salt. Gently toss till fully coated.
Cook fries in batches at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes until crispy.
Serve hot and sprinkle additional sea salt on top and serve with dipping sauce.

Aji Amarillo Crema