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.

Akara Chips (fried Cassava Chips With Spicy Sauce)

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

  1. In a large bowl, toss the cassava chips with salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated.
  2. 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.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, hot sauce, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper to make the spicy dipping sauce.
  4. 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