Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Step 2

Peel yucas with a vegetable peeler to remove waxy skin.*

Step 3

Chop in half and then slice each half into fry-shapes.

Step 4

Place sliced yucca into a large pot and fill with water.

Step 5

Heat on stovetop until water comes to a boil. Let cook in boiling water for 8-10 minutes.

Step 6

Strain yucca from water and rinse with cold water.

Step 7

Place yucca in a large bowl and top with olive oil.

Step 8

Sprinkle with chili powder, salt and pepper and lightly toss to coat.

Step 9

Line onto a baking sheet (do not overcrowd) and bake for 15 minutes.

Step 10

Remove from oven and flip.

Step 11

Place back into oven and cook for another 15 minutes.

Step 12

Serve warm.