Crispy Golden Fried Yam Batons

Name: Crispy Golden Fried Yam Batons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 portions
Cuisine: Camerounaise
Ingredients: 1000 g Soft cooked white yam; 50 g vegetable oil for frying; 1 cuillère à soupe fine salt

Thick-cut white yam batons parboiled and fried to a crisp golden exterior with a soft, fluffy center.

Prep15m

Cook40m

DifficultyEasy

Calories270

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Ingredients (3)

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Soft cooked white yam

1000 g

vegetable oil for frying

50 g

fine salt

1 cuillère à soupe

Nutritional Values (per serving)

Calories270 kcal

Proteins2.5g

Carbs46.5g

Fats8.7g

Heritage & History

A beloved street food staple and side dish in Cameroon, often served with spicy tomato chili dipping sauce.

Preparation & Cooking Steps

5 steps

Peel white yam tuber and cut into thick French fry batons.

Parboil in salted water for 5 minutes; drain and let steam dry.

Heat vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F).

Fry yam batons in batches until golden and crisp (6 to 8 minutes).

Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with fine sea salt, and serve hot.

Chef's Tip & Secret

Parboiling before frying ensures the interior turns fluffy while the crust gets delightfully crunchy.