Akara Chips (fried Cassava Chips With Spicy Sauce)
Akara Chips are a popular Malian street food made from fried cassava chips served with a spicy dipping sauce. This recipe offers a delicious and crunchy twist on the traditional akara, perfect for snacking or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 large cassava roots, peeled and sliced into thin chips
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the cassava chips with salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated.
- In a deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the cassava chips in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, hot sauce, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper to make the spicy dipping sauce.
- Serve the fried cassava chips with the spicy sauce on the side for dipping.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 180 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Large bowl Deep skillet Tongs Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons Measuring cup Small bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the akara chips with a refreshing side salad or alongside grilled meats for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra crunch, you can double fry the cassava chips by frying them once, letting them cool, and then frying them again until crispy.
Cost
$8