These baked jicama fries will shock you with their perfect texture and light flavor. Sprinkle them in your favorite seasoning and prepare to have your world ROCKED!
Looking for more keto french fries? Try these keto zucchini fries, keto fried green beans, or this fried green beans recipe!
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Jicamas are Sur-Fries-ingly Delicious!
I’d seen them at the grocery store, in salads, and occasionally on lists for snack suggestions. But when I saw them as a keto french fry substitute, they officially caught my attention. But I wasn’t a believer, just yet…
There’s no way they’ll crisp up. No way they’ll taste starchy. No way baked will taste fried.
But oh oh ohhh, was I wrong — these jicama fries are *legit* amazing!
They have a super light, crisp texture and are the perfect (lower carb) way to curb your salty, fried food cravings. Forget about those greasy fries from that hole-in-the-wall diner you used to love. Instead, toss these in your favorite seasoning, bake ’em on up, and you’ll be addicted before you can google ‘how to say jicama’! (It’s hee-cuh-muh, by the way.)
Can’t wait to hear what you think, and what sauces you find worthy of your newfound, beloved, jicama fries 🍟❤️ – Linds x
What to Expect (Dupe? Or Substitute?)
Does jicama taste like potatoes? The answer is not 100%. They’re a GREAT substitute, but, they’re not a perfect dupe. Jicama is incredibly high in water content, which is why they crisp up so well when baked in an oven, creating a similar texture to fried matchstick potatoes.
But if you’re expecting deep-fried, greasy, starchy potatoes, you may want to reconsider!
What You’ll Need:
- Jicama
- Mild tasting oil, such as avocado or vegetable oil
- Seasoning – salt + pepper are all you need! But you can get fancy with cajun seasoning (skip the salt), Italian seasoning, or make your own spice combo with garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, you name it.
Best Dips for Jicama Fries
Grab your favorite french fry dip, it’ll go great with these jicama fries! I love garlic parmesan sauce, keto ranch dressing, or keto guacamole. If eating low carb or keto, watch out for sugar filled sauces and chose a low carb recipe instead, such as my keto ketchup or keto BBQ sauce.
How do You Prepare a Jicama 🔪 (Made Easy!)
If your grocery store has jicama sticks, you can always use those, although they’re often thicker than I recommend slicing your jicama (which is 1/4″ thick). If using thicker matchsticks, you may want to bake longer to crisp up enough.
- Remove top + bottom of jicama.
- Remove tough skin. The easiest way to do this is with a sharp knife, not a veggie peeler — I know it seems weird, but the skin is so thick, it’s hard for a veggie peeler to fully remove it.
- Cut jicama into fries. The smaller you cut the fries, the crispier they’ll become. You want your slices to be consistent so your jicama fries crisp evenly. Go for 1/4″ matchsticks
Psst — here’s a video tutorial to help!
Recipe Variations
- Add cheese for cheesy fries. Simply bake the jicama per the instructions below, then crank the oven to broil. Sprinkle the top of your fries with keto cheese and broil just until the cheese melts.
- Make nacho fries by tossing your fries in keto taco seasoning and dipping them in keto queso.
- Truffle fries. Toss your fries in truffle salt (instead of plain salt) and parmesan. Once they’re done baking, sprinkle them with chopped parsley.
- Try other veggies. Use this concept to make all sorts of fries from keto vegetables.
More Veggie Based Sides
- Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
- Jalapeno Coleslaw
- Mashed Cauliflower
- Keto Green Bean Casserole
- Smashed Brussel Sprouts
Jicama Fries
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- 1 Jicama peeled (note 1)
- 1 Tablespoon Avocado or Vegetable oil
- 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Optional Seasoning (pick one, or none) (note 2):
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning (skip salt if using)
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder
Optional Dips:
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice + season. Cut jicama (1) into 1/4" matchstick fries. Toss in oil (1 tablespoon) and sprinkle with salt (1/2 teaspoon), pepper, and any additional seasoning you'd like.
- Bake. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, making sure to leave enough room between the fries so they can crisp up (you may need to use a second pan, depending on the size of your jicama). Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, flipping the jicama halfway through to evenly crisp each side. Allow fries to cool slightly before diving in. Taste, and adjust seasoning to your liking (I usually add an additional 1/2 teaspoon of salt-- again this will depend on the size of your jicama). Enjoy!
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Lindsey's Tips
- Peeling jicama - The best way to peel the jicama is to remove the top and bottom (the root) and use a sharp knife to carefully remove the peel.
- Seasoning - salt + pepper are all you need! But you can get fancy with your favorite seasoning. Just know a lot of seasoning mixes contain salt, so you may want to leave it out.
- Nutritional information is for 1 serving if you divide this recipe into 4, and doesn't include dips:
