Baked Yuca Fries

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1. 1Heat the ovenTurn the oven on to 450°. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Trim ends of yuca and cut each one in half, widthwise. Stand them on their ends and use a sharp knife to cut the waxy peel off.
2. 2Cut each piece in half lengthwise and then cut in half lengthwise one more time to create 16 pieces total. Trim the fibrous center out of each piece.
3. 3Lay the cut yuca into boiling water and let boil until fork tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove from pot and lay the on a paper towel lined cutting board. Pat dry with another paper towel.
4. 4Put the dried yuca into a large bowl and toss with oil. Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper and toss again to evenly coat. Place the yuca on a large baking sheet in an even layer.
5. 5BakeBake until golden and crispy, about 25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
6. 6In the meantime, make dipping sauce: In a small food processor or blender, combine avocado, sour cream, lime juice, and cilantro and blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. 7ServeServe fries immediately with dipping sauce.