Fried Cocoyam Recipe (VIDEO)

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5 from 1 vote

Fried Cocoyam Recipe (VIDEO)

Unleash the fantastic flavor of the cocoyam with this easy, quick, and homemade Fried Cocoyam!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: African, Nigerian

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Servings: servings

Calories: 92kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cocoyam (large-sized)
2 cooking spoons water
sunflower oil (enough to deep fry)

Instructions

Use a knife to peel the cocoyam.
Cut it to your preferred size and shape.
Rinse the cocoyam in a bowl of water.
Then, season it with salt.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
Fry the cocoyam.
Add water to the oil.
Fry until the cocoyam is ready - soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Transfer the cocoyam to a lined plate.
Once warm, serve it for a crunchy yet soft dish with your favorite sauce or stew!

Video

Notes

Buy cocoyam that feels heavy for its size.
You can bake or air fry the cocoyams for oil-free snacks.
Add water to the oil to make the fried cocoyams extra crunchy.

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