Air Fryer Yuca Coins with Cilantro Avocado Cream and Crispy Cheese Crumbs

Name: Air Fryer Yuca Coins with Cilantro Avocado Cream and Crispy Cheese Crumbs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión latinoamericana
Ingredients: 1.5 lb peeled yuca; 1.5 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1.4 oz finely grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 6.3 oz ripe avocado; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp lime zest; 1 tsp honey; 2 tbsp fresh chives

Yuca coins that are tender inside and golden outside, cooked in the air fryer and finished with a fresh avocado, cilantro, and lime cream, plus crispy toasted cheese crumbs for a salty, crunchy contrast.

20 minPrep

22 minCook

42 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

700 g peeled yuca (0.6 in)
22 ml olive oil (divided)
6 g salt (or to taste)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
2 g garlic powder
2 g smoked paprika
40 g finely grated Parmesan cheese (for the migas crujientes)
30 g panko breadcrumbs
180 g ripe avocado (pulpa of 1 aguacate large)
120 g plain Greek yogurt
15 g fresh cilantro (leaves and stalks tiernos)
30 ml lime juice
2 g lime zest
7 g honey
6 g fresh chives (chopped fino for terminar)

Nutrition facts

per serving

333 kcal

Calories

8.1 g

Protein

42.7 g

Carbs

15.2 g

Fat

4.3 g

Fiber

38.4 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairy

Instructions

1
Place the yuca in a pot with enough water to cover and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until just tender but not falling apart. Drain well and remove any tough central fibers if they loosen easily.
2
In a large bowl, toss the yuca with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and an additional 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix gently so all the coins are coated without breaking them.
3
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F / 200°C for 3 minutes. Arrange the yuca in a single layer and cook for 12 to 14 minutes at 390°F / 200°C, turning halfway through, until golden with crisp edges.
4
Meanwhile, make the crispy crumbs: mix the Parmesan, panko, and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Place the mixture in a small pan or on air fryer-safe paper and cook in the air fryer at 350°F / 175°C for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once, until golden. Set aside.
5
For the cream, blend or mash the avocado with the Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, honey, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth and creamy.
6
Serve the hot yuca coins over or alongside spoonfuls of cilantro avocado cream. Finish with the crispy cheese crumbs and chopped chives on top.

Chef tips

Do not overcook the yuca during the initial boil; it should stay firm so it holds its shape in the air fryer. For extra brightness, add a few more drops of lime right before serving.

Substitutions

You can replace the Parmesan with finely grated aged Manchego. Greek yogurt can be swapped for thick plain yogurt. If you do not have chives, use a little very finely chopped green onion.

What I used to make it

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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