• Start by peeling the yuca with a sharp knife. To easily peel the Yuca, carefully insert the knife beneath the bark, allowing it to elevate and be peeled off in larger chunks.
• Once peeled, cut the yuca into fry-like shapes. Make sure to remove the harder core part of the yuca, as it can be tough and isn’t pleasant to eat.
• Add the cut yuca to a pot of salted boiling water. Boil until they are fork-tender but not falling apart, about 12-15 minutes.
• Drain the water and let the Yuca pieces cool for 3-5 minutes.
• Using a large bowl, toss the boiled yuca fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and rice flour.

Method 1 - Air Fry the Yuca

• Place the seasoned yuca fries in the preheated air fryer basket.
• Cook at 400°F (200°C) for about 17-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Once the Yuca starts to firm, you can shake the basket to move the fries around and make sure they are cooking evenly.
• Serve your crispy yuca fries while hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Method 2- Bake the Yuca

• Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C), arrange the seasoned pre-boiled yuca fries on a baking sheet in a single layer, and bake for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

Method 2 - Fry the Yuca

• Once the yuca is boiled and tossed with the spices, fill a deep fryer or large saucepan with enough oil to fully submerge the fries.
• Heat the oil and carefully add the yuca fries. Fry until they are golden brown and using a slotted spoon, take them out of the oil and place them on a paper towel to remove the excess oil.