Spiced Yuca Chips

Directions

1. 1
   With a paring knife make a 1/8-inch deep slit down the length of each yuca section and with the aid of the knife pry off the brown and the white layers.
2. 2
   In a food processor fitted with the 1-mm.
3. 3
   slicing disk slice the yuca crosswise.
4. 4
   In a kettle heat 1-1/2 inches of the oil to 375F.
5. 5
   on a deep-fat thermometer.
6. 6
   Separating the yuca slices, drop them, 1 at a time, into the oil and fry them in batches, turning them, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they are pale golden, transferring them as they are fried to paper towels to drain.
7. 7
   In a small bowl stir together the chili powder, the salt, and the cayenne and in a large bowl toss the chips with the spice mixture.