Air Fryer Garlic Herb Yucca Fries
Up your snack game with our Air Fryer Garlic Herb Yucca Fries! These fries are all about crispy goodness infused with plenty of garlic + herbs. They make for a seriously addictive snack or a tasty side dish to any meal. With the air fryer doing its magic, you'll get that crispy outside and fluffy inside. Whether you're a yucca fan or just curious to try something new, these fries are bound to become a hit. Gluten-free with an oven-baked option.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 71kcal
Ingredients
FRIES:
- 1 ½ lbs. Yucca, peeled
- 3-4 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tsps smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dill
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
PREP + SOAK YUCCA:
- Peel they Yucca and cut lengthways into halves and then in halves lengthways again, and then one last time----this should create a medium-thick "stick-like" shape. You should have about 6-8 pieces of fries (aka "sticks") when done for each Yucca. Repeat until all Yucca are cut. NOTE: Because Yucca has an odd shape, you'll have shorter sticks than your normal french fry.
- In a bowl, add cold water until ¾ filled along with a few ice cubes and salt to keep things cold. Add cut Yucca into bowl and let soak for 20 minutes.
- Once soak time is complete, drain Yucca and pat dry thoroughly before adding them unto a flat surface (i.e. countertop, cutting board, etc.) lined with paper towels for them to "dry" out for a bit (about 30-minutes to 1 hour). NOTE: This process helps them to be extra crispy when baked.
AIR FRY THE FRIES:
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 375 degrees and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray to keep the fries from sticking.
- Add the dry cut slices of Yucca into a large bowl along with the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, and dill mixing everything together with your hands until fries are full coated.
- Transfer the fries to the prepared basket and cook for 10-15 minutes or until fries are golden and crispy. NOTE: Test the doneness of Yucca by seeing how soft they are and how golden the edges become. If they are tender then they are done.
- Remove the Air Fryer fries from the oven and serve with a side of your favorite condiment/sauce (ketchup, mayo, dressings, BBQ sauce, etc).
- Bon Appetit!
Notes
STORAGE: Place any leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. For longer storage, simply add leftovers (without the sauce) to a freezer safe ziplock bag or container and keep frozen for up to 10 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg