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Yuca Fritters (Arepitas De Yuca)

One of our favorite ways to enjoy yuca is when it’s fried. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these fritters make for a fun and easy appetizer. Just be sure to use a sharp knife when cutting and slicing the yuca. So kiss your fries goodbye (for now), and give these fritters a try!

Tasty Team
90% would make again
Total Time

30 minutes

30 min

Prep Time

5 minutes

5 min

Cook Time

25 minutes

25 min

Yuca Fritters (Arepitas De Yuca)
Total Time

30 minutes

30 min

Prep Time

5 minutes

5 min

Cook Time

25 minutes

25 min

Ingredients

for 18 fritters

  • 2 lb yuca (910 g), cut into 4 in (10 cm) pieces
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon anise seeds
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 cup canola oil (240 mL), for frying

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 202
  • Fat 13g
  • Carbs 19g
  • Fiber 0g
  • Sugar 1g
  • Protein 1g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Using a sharp knife, stand each piece upright and carefully slice off the skin.
  2. Grate the yuca on the small holes of a box grater.
  3. Add the grated yuca to a large bowl, along with the softened butter, egg, sugar, anise seeds, and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  4. In a high-walled skillet, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Working in batches, scoop 2 tablespoons of the yuca mixture at a time into your hand and gently press into a ½-inch (1 ¼ cm)-thick fritter. Place on the edge of a metal spatula and carefully lower into the hot oil. Fry the fritters for about 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Transfer the fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
  6. Serve the fritters warm.
  7. Enjoy!
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Yuca Fritters (Arepitas De Yuca)