---
title: Aipim Frito (Brazilian Crispy Fried Cassava)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/aipim-frito
---

Gather @vegetable oil{1%l} and @black pepper{}.

Boil the @cassava{800%g} batons in well-salted water until just tender when pierced but not falling apart, about 15 minutes. ~{15%minutes}

Drain thoroughly and pat completely dry.

Heat the oil to 160°C with the smashed @garlic{3%clove} and fry the cassava in batches 4 minutes, until pale and set but not yet browned. ~{4%minutes}

Lift the batons out and drain on paper towels; let rest 5 minutes. ~{5%minutes}

Raise the oil to 190°C and fry the batons a second time, in batches, until deep golden and crackling, about 3 minutes. ~{3%minutes}

Drain and season immediately with @salt{1%tsp} while still hot.

Serve hot with @lime{1} wedges.