Baked Crispy Jicama Fries

These keto Baked Crispy Jicama Fries feel like the greatest low-carb fry option! These are crispy, salty, and seasoned with just 4 ingredients, this easy recipe hits the spot! Oven and Air Fryer cooking instructions included.

Extra Crispy Jicama Fries (Oven or Air Fryer) Recipe by ERICA WINN

If you have an air fryer, use it for this recipe. If you don’t, you can still bake them in the oven for similar results but the air fryer helps dry the jicama out and gives the fries an extra crispy texture.

Also, you need to boil the jicama before baking or air frying it. This helps to cook the jicama a bit before you bake or air fry it and allows you to get it perfectly cooked through without burning it.

HOW TO MAKE JICAMA FRIES IN THE AIR FRYER:

If you use the air fryer for this recipe, here are a few tips:

• Cut the fries into the same size for even cooking (as much as possible, it won’t be perfect).
• Spread the fries out in a single layer in the basket, leaving a little space between each fry. You may need to cook in batches.
• Toss the fries halfway for even cooking.
• Watch the fries carefully for the last 10 minutes or so. Pull them out as soon as they are cooked through and crispy but not too charred on the outsides.

TIPS FOR PEELING JICAMA:

You do need to peel the outer skin off of jicama before you enjoy it, which can seem a little daunting. Here is the best way to do it:

1. Carefully cut off the ends of the jicama.
2. Placing one flat edge down, use a knife and work from top to bottom to “peel” off a strip of the rough outer skin.
3. Continue all the way around the jicama until all the skin is removed.

Other recipes you might like to try: Sweet Potato Fries, Air Fryer Potato Chips, Cauliflower Roasted

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Baked Crispy Jicama Fries

These keto Baked Crispy Jicama Fries feel like the greatest low-carb fry option! These are crispy, salty, and seasoned with just 4ingredients, this easy recipe hits the spot! Oven and Air Fryer cooking instructions included.

Course Side Dish

Keyword air fryer chips, baked, crispy jicama fries, fries, keto

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 100kcal

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 jicama, peeled and chopped into 1/4″ matchsticks (1 large or 2-3 small jicama)
• 1 Tbsp avocado oil
• 2 tsp nutritional yeast
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

• Place about 4 cups of water in a large stock pot and bring to a boil. 
• While water is heating up, carefully peel jicama using a pairing knife and chop into 1/4″ matchsticks. Once boiling, add jicama fries to pot, cover and boil for 10 minutes. 
• Make seasoning mix by combining dry seasonings in a small bowl or ramekin. Set aside.
• Once the jicama has boiled for 10 minutes, remove the pot from heat and drain the water through a strainer. Allow the jicama to air dry for a few minutes.
• Place the jicama in a bowl and drizzle with avocado oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle on the seasoning mixture and toss to coat again. Spread out on baking sheet in a single layer and place in the oven. 

IF COOKING IN THE OVEN:

• Follow steps 1-5 above. Preheat oven to 425° F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Spread the fries out on the pan, spreading them out as evenly in a single layer as possible.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through. Once done, remove and serve.

IF COOKING IN THE AIR FRYER:

• Follow steps 1-5 above. Preheat air fryer to 400° Fahrenheit if yours preheats.
• Add the seasoned fries to your air fryer basket, spreading them out evenly in a single layer. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
• Air fry for 20-25 minutes, tossing after 10 minutes. Watch the fries carefully for the last 10 minutes to avoid burning. Remove them when they are cooked through and crispy but not too charred on the outsides.

Notes

Nutrition facts are per serving and an estimate is provided for those following a Ketogenic or low-carb diet. 

Nutrition Facts

Calories 100kcal | Carbohydrates 15g | Protein 1g | Fat 3g | Fiber 8g

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