Oats Free Ginger-Lime Cassava Fries
Crispy, golden, and loaded with bright tropical flavor, these cassava fries are the kind of snack that disappears fast. Cassava — also called yuca — gets par-boiled first to ensure a tender interior, then tossed in a punchy mix of coconut oil, fresh ginger, lime zest, and turmeric before hitting a hot oven. That two-step process is the secret to getting real crispness on the edges without deep frying. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from oats and oat derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. The turmeric gives the fries a gorgeous golden hue, while the ginger and lime keep things lively and fresh — finished with cilantro and extra lime wedges if you want to lean all the way into the citrus. These work beautifully as a side dish, a party appetizer, or honestly just a weeknight treat when you want something a little more exciting than a regular potato fry.
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4 servings
- 2 lb fresh cassava (yuca), peeled and cut into 3-inch x ½-inch sticks
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp lime zest (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cassava sticks and cook for 8–10 minutes, until just tender when pierced with a fork but not falling apart. Drain well and spread on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to dry for 5 minutes — excess moisture prevents crisping.
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