Alpha Gal Friendly Maple & Apple Cider Vinegar Cassava Fries

Crispy on the outside, tender within, and finished with a sticky-sweet glaze, these baked cassava fries are the kind of snack that disappears fast. Cassava is a naturally plant-based root that works beautifully as a fry base, and every single ingredient here — from the coconut oil to the coconut aminos — sidesteps the mammalian products that people managing alpha-gal syndrome need to avoid. The glaze is where things get really special: pure maple syrup and apple cider vinegar reduce together into something tangy, caramelized, and deeply savory, with coconut aminos adding a rich, umami-forward depth. A quick parboil before roasting is the secret to getting that soft interior without any gumminess, and the high-heat oven does the rest of the work. Ground turmeric and ginger give the fries a warm, golden color and a subtle earthiness that plays perfectly against the bright vinegar glaze. Scatter on some fresh parsley before serving and you've got a side dish — or an honestly great appetizer — that looks and tastes far more impressive than the ingredient list suggests.

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