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Air Fryer Yuca Fries with Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

April 20, 2017 By Jill Selkowitz / 15 Comments Updated November 22, 2019 / As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

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Air Fryer Yuca Fries with Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

Air Fryer Yuca Fries with Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. A delicious Caribbean side dish.

Air Fryer Yucca Fries with Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

Air Fryer Yucca Fries with Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

I’m not a Fast Food Junkie and I don’t often opt for what is the easiest and quickest way to cook a meal.

On days when I don’t feel like cooking and do need dinner from a quick Fast Food place, I do try to make it one that at least uses real ingredients. Pollo Tropicale in Florida grills their chicken and uses wholesome ingredients. Their Chicken is similar to Pollo Loco in California. Their fried yuca with the creamy curry mustard sauce IS. TO. DIE. FOR!

That alone was worth the trip. Before leaving Florida and coming back to LA, we stopped there just to buy an order of Fried Yuca and load up on their creamy curry mustard sauce. I froze several containers of the Sauce and then, figured out how to make my own homemade Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce.

Air Fryer Yuca Fries with Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce is as good as from Pollo Tropicale, but without all that grease. My Pressure Cooker Cuban Yuca Con Mojo is also equally as good and cooks in just a few minutes, as well!

 

Air Fryer Yucca Fries with Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

Air Fryer Yucca Fries with Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

You will need a Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker and an Air Fryer for this recipe.

If you do not have a Pressure Cooker, and why don’t you, you can boil the Yuca on the Stove.

Recipe and method are the same for frozen Yuca and works the same way as fresh.

 

Cut off ends of Yucca and cut in half

Cut off ends of Yucca and cut in half

Yuca can be cut before or after cooking. I usually do it before cooking, just to be done with it.

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  • How to Cut Yuca
  • Air Fryer Yuca Fries with Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

How to Cut Yuca

  • With a sharp knife, cut off the ends of the Yuca and cut them in half or in thirds. Yuca Root can be very long. Cut the Yuca into 3-4 inch pieces. It makes it easier to peel in smaller pieces, rather than in one big long piece.
  • Plus, that is a good size for the Air Fryer Yuca Fries.
  • Yuca is very hard, so be careful not to cut off your fingers. Seriously, sharpen your knife before you get started.

You can see that super thick skin, which is also quite hard, almost like the bark on a tree. Yuca has a woody and fibrous core, which will need to be removed.

Pro Tip: Please make sure to be careful when removing the skin of the Yuca. Do not let your pets near it. Do not use it for compost. Do not taste the Yuca raw. Yuca has has linamarin which when eaten raw converts to cyanide in the stomach. Proper cooking of Yuca, eliminates that potential.

 

Use a Sharp Knife to Remove the Skin

Use a Sharp Knife to Remove the Skin

If you want to use a Potato Peeler, make sure you have a very strong one that won’t break. The skin is pretty thick.

For me it is easier to use a very Sharp Knife and slice off the skin. Keep the Yuca with one cut side on the cutting board, like a tree stump.

 

Add Yuca to a Steamer Basket

Add Yuca to a Steamer Basket

If using a pressure cooker, place the pieces of Yuca into a Strainer Basket.

This will make it easier to remove. If using a Stove Top, boil some water, add the Yuca and cook it until almost fork tender, about 15 minutes.

Air Fryer Yuca pairs very well with Instant Pot BBQ Chicken sandwiches!

 

Place Steamer Basket in Pressure Cooker

Place Steamer Basket in Pressure Cooker

While the yuca is cooking, think about making some Air Fryer Southern Fried Catfish {Louisiana Cajun Style} for the main course.

On the stove top, yuca takes about 25 minutes to cook. Under pressure, it only takes about 9 minutes.

 

Pollo Tropical Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

Pollo Tropical Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

Make sure you mix up some Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce and then set it aside, so that the flavors can get nicely married and become as one.

The ingredients need time to merge and marry for optimal flavor.

 

Toss with Oil and Salt

Toss with Oil and Salt

Coconut oil or canola oil is good to use as they are both high burning oils. You want to make sure that the yuca fries will cook and crisp and not just burn.

This Olive Oil Sprayer / Mister for Cooking works really well for spraying food.

 

Add Yuca Fries to Seasoned Air Fryer Basket

Add Yuca Fries to Seasoned Air Fryer Basket

Before using an air fryer, make sure to ready my article on Properly Seasoned Air Fryer Basket.

If you want a crispier fry, just cook a bit longer than the time indicated on the recipe card below.

 

Air Fryer Yucca Fries w/Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

Air Fryer Yucca Fries w/Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

These Air Fryer Yucca Fries with Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce just may become your go to snack!

Enjoy along side my Pressure Cooker Dirty Water Hot Dogs or my Air Fryer Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Wings, for a wonderful meal.

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

  • Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker
  • Ultrean 8.5 Quart Air Fryer
  • J.A. Henckels Classic 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife
  • Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
  • Anchor Hocking Glass (Liquid) Measuring Cups
  • Salbree Steamer Basket
  • 3.5 Quart Stainless Steel Mixing
  • Alton Brown Salt Box
  • Olive Oil Sprayer / Mister for Cooking
  • My FANTASTIC Teak Cutting & Charcuterie Board & Compartments

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Here is the handy printable recipe:

Air Fryer Yucca Fries and Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

Air Fryer Yuca Fries with Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean, Cuban
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 23 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 263kcal
Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

Pressure Cooking

  • 2.5 pounds Raw Yuca (peeled, cut, cored)
  • 1.5 cups Water

Air Frying

  • 2 pounds Cooked Yuca (more or less)
  • 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil (or coconut)
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt

Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

  • 4 oz Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce (or more)
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Recommended Products

Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker
Salbree Steamer Basket / Colander
Large Ultrean Air Fryer
Medium Mixing Bowl
Silicone Coated Tongs
Olive Oil Sprayer / Mister for Cooking

Instructions

  • Cut off ends of yuca and cut in half, width-wise.
  • Use a very sharp knife and with the piece of yuca standing on the flat side, cut the skin off from top to bottom.
  • Add water to pressure cooker.
  • Place yuca in steamer basket and place steamer basket into pressure cooker.
  • Lock on lid and close pressure valve. Cook at high pressure (most machines default to high pressure) for 9 minutes. 
  • When beep sounds, wait 10 minutes and then release the rest of the pressure.
  • While yuca is cooking, prepare Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce and set aside.
  • Remove basket with yuca from pressure cooker and drain out water. 
  • Place yuca in mixing bowl and coat with oil and salt.
  • Place yuca in basket of air fryer and place basket with yuca into air fryer.
  • Cook at 380 degrees for 12-15 minutes, flipping yuca fries half way through. Check and cook until yuca fries are golden brown, a bit crispy and soft on the inside.
  • Serve with Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce.

Notes

Please make sure to be careful when removing the skin of the Yuca. Do not let your pets near it. Do not use it for compost. Do not taste the Yuca raw. Yuca has has linamarin which when eaten raw converts to cyanide in the stomach. Proper cooking of Yuca, eliminates that potential.
If you do not have a Instant Pot, Mealthy MultiPot or Pressure Cooker, place Yuca in 3 Quart Saucepan and cook for 25 minutes, or until slightly fork tender.  Drain water.
Frozen yuca works the same way as fresh yuca and is usually frozen raw.
If you can find malanga, get some and use for this recipe. It cooks the same as yuca and is delicious.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Yuca Fries with Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 799mg35%
Potassium 410mg12%
Carbohydrates 58g19%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 20IU0%
Vitamin C 31mg38%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Mare says

    April 5, 2022 at 4:56 pm

    4 stars
    My first time ever cooking yuca and I really appreciated all the cooking tips you gave with the recipe! Decided to attempt these in an effort to mimic the yuca fries I get from a local Peruvian chicken restaurant. I think with more practice I’ll eventually get there, but these were delicious for my first try! Very crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. The sauce was a bit too mustardy for me, even after letting it rest in the fridge for a couple hours. I ended up adding some more curry and also cracked pepper, but the flavor went very well with the fries. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  2. Lisa says

    December 29, 2020 at 4:44 pm

    5 stars
    We really loved these! I get cassava in my CSA box & have struggled to use it. Will DEFINITELY be making these again! Mine cooked up kimd of crunchy & the flavor was like a cross between a potato chip & a McDonald’s french fry. We put a little malt vinegar on them & devoured them!

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      December 30, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      Thank you, Lisa. I love the crunch with the soft centers. Enjoy. Jill

      Reply
  3. Kat says

    January 26, 2020 at 8:35 am

    5 stars
    I forgot to take a photo, I was too excited to eat them!!
    I’m a pressure cooker/air fryer newbie ~ less than a week. I have a number of food allergies (celiac, nightshade allergy) and cassava/yucca is my “treat”, but recipes for the air fryer were challenging to find. This recipe worked really well, and was awesome for a beginner to follow. Thanks so much, from one old gal to another!

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      January 26, 2020 at 12:11 pm

      Thank you, Kat. I am glad you enjoyed my recipe. Jill

      Reply
  4. Silvia says

    April 6, 2019 at 1:06 pm

    5 stars
    Deeeeelicious!!!!!! Yummy!!! Great recipe Thanks for your recipe!!!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      April 6, 2019 at 3:19 pm

      Thank you, Silvia. Jill

      Reply
  5. Mimi says

    March 23, 2019 at 6:56 am

    My local supermarket had frozen yuca on sale. I love yuca fries, but I had only had them in restaurants, not homemade. I remembered I had seen this recipe, so I went for it.

    They were absolutely delicious, and were a wonderful accompaniment for Friday evening cocktails. I served them with chipotle dipping sauce.

    Thanks so much for your perfect instructions.

    Reply
    • Jill says

      March 25, 2019 at 10:23 am

      Glad you enjoyed them. Thank you so much. Jill

      Reply
  6. Mary says

    October 11, 2018 at 11:39 am

    Hi Jill,

    I’m dying to make these. Our favorite local Peruvian restaurant makes amazing fried yucca, but my husband can’t have fried food anymore. He’s also South American and so has a particular fondness for yucca. And now so do I. 🙂

    My question is, should I be using the standard 1 cup of water in the bottom of the pressure cooker, or cover the yucca fully with water? The recipe card says to cover with water but photo instructions say to place steamer basket on top of water. It may not make a difference since yucca is so tough but I wanted to check with you first.

    PS. Your cookbook just arrived from Amazon and I’m looking forward to cooking my way through it. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      October 12, 2018 at 12:54 am

      Hi Mary. I edited the recipe card to make it clearer. Please let me know if you are able to follow now. Thanks. Jill

      Reply
      • Mary says

        October 14, 2018 at 4:49 pm

        Wonderful, thank you for the clarification, Jill. Also I now see I misspelled yuca throughout my entire comment. Apologies, I feel so silly! (Can I blame it on autocorrect?? ?)

        Reply
        • Jill says

          October 14, 2018 at 5:23 pm

          I am glad it is easier to decipher. No worries about the spelling. I’m sure it was autocorrect. 🙂 Jill

          Reply
  7. Genna says

    December 31, 2017 at 10:36 am

    Hi can i use frozen yuca?

    Reply
    • Jackie says

      January 21, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Genna, I had the same question and had a little frozen yuca. I let the yuca thaw, cut it into fries (removing the stem). I microwaved it in a bowl covering the yuca with water for about 7 min until it was a little fork tender. I drained it and then laid it out on a towel. Then I covered it with coconut oil salt and pepper. (Could have used more salt because when I tried to add more later it wouldn’t stick. My air fryer was set at 190° and timed for 10 min shaking in between. They came out very crisp!

      Reply

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