Coconut-Crusted Taro Fries

Ever heard of baked taro fries? To all the AIP-eaters, nightshade-intolerants, and healthy fries-lovers, this recipe is a total game changer! Yams are great to replace normal potatoes, but when you get tired of that sweet taste and want something a bit more starchy, taro is a great, more exotic alternative. Taro is a delicious root vegetable I learned to love while I was living in Macau. One of my favorite things to do when I was there was to go to the Chinese supermarket and try to understand what all those weird fruits and vegetables were (yes, the labels were only in Chinese!). Serve as a delicious snack or a salad accompaniment.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 112 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coconut flakes
• 2 tablespoons coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
• 1 pinch Himalayan salt
• 1 large taro root, peeled and sliced into thin strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix coconut milk, coconut oil, and salt together in a bowl. Add taro root and toss until coated.

Step 3

Place coated taro root onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle with coconut flakes; mix well with your hands.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; flip and continue baking until coconut is golden and crispy, about 15 minutes.