Jica-what?! Jicama (pronounced HEE-kah-mah) is a super-refreshing veggie that’s fantastic raw as a snack, slaw and in salads. Now it’s being used as a delicious low carb and keto-friendly French fry alternative. Jicama fries are awesome!! They’re baked, not fried so they’re lower in fat and calories and stay crisp longer than potatoes.
I spent some time experimenting with the best baking time and seasonings for my jicama fries, and I have to say, they’re awesome. These are the best jicama fries you’ll ever eat!!!
You should know that the texture of these jicama fries will NOT be the same as fries made from potatoes or even sweet potatoes. The jicama isn’t anywhere near as starchy so it doesn’t get soft and it doesn’t get crispy. The jicama maintains most of its crunch and it’s really the seasonings and your dipping sauce that make this recipe seem like you’re eating French fries. It won’t be totally the same no matter what you do… but they’re excellent as their own thing!
Make the best jicama fries ever! Here's your recipe: Share on XSo what’s the secret to making perfectly baked jicama fries?
You gotta get yourself a mandoline so you can cut your jicama evenly. That ensures your fries have the same cooking time so they all get golden brown at the same time. Otherwise you’ll end up with a mix of burnt and raw fries. Not fun! So using a mandoline slicer is totally worth it. You can also use a food processor that has a slicing attachment for julienne shapes (a.k.a. fries).
Food Processor
Breville Sous Chef Food Processor
or Cuisinart Food Processor
Mandoline Slicer
Mueller Austria 5 Blade Adjustable Mandoline Slicer
or Swissmar Borner Mandoline
Smoked paprika
Low carb ketchup
AlternaSweets Non-GMO Low Carb Ketchup
or
Better Ketchup Gluten-Free Low Carb Ketchup
From a calorie standpoint, you can eat the whole batch (one medium jicama) and not worry about it. But that will be your daily fiber and some potential side effects from having it all in one sitting!
Jicama is loaded with vitamin C and potassium as well as #prebiotic fiber. Here's how to make them into fries: Share on XHere is the nutrition information for a medium jicama and also per serving of this recipe (about 1/2 cup jicama).
Nutrition Facts for 1 medium jicama
Nutrition Facts for 1/2 cup raw sliced jicama
Jicama is rich in prebiotics, a type of fiber that acts as fuel for the healthy bacteria in your gut. Read more about gut health and what to eat for healthy digestion and a stronger immune system!
Time to pre-heat that oven and get baking!
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