Jicama Fries

These super easy oven-baked Jicama fries that are seasoned and drizzled in olive oil are a nutritious, low carb snack or side that the whole family will love.

Jicama Fries

Jicama Fries are a wonderful alternative to classic French fries. They're perfect for if you're on a low-carb or keto diet, or if you're just looking to add a little variety and extra nutrition to your meals.

These jicama fries are seasoned, drizzled with olive oil, and baked to perfection. Serve as a healthy snack or side dish to your favorite meal. The whole family will love these! (and you can even prepare them in advance and freeze them for those busy weeknights!)

What are Jicama Fries Made of?

Very simple ingredients! This recipe is just jicama, olive oil, and some seasoning.

Does Jicama Taste Like Potatoes?

Yes and no. This Mexican turnip does have the mild starchy qualities of a potato, but it also has some sweetness like an apple and some firm crispness like a water chestnut.

Why Eat Jicama Fries Instead of Potato Fries?

Potatoes fries aren't necessarily bad for you, especially in moderation. You can even bake potato fries so there's less oil.

But it's good to have some variety in your diet. Jicama is lower in calories, loaded with fiber, dense in nutrients, low glycemic index and good for blood sugar regulation, and is low in net carbs, sugar, and fat.

This makes jicama a great addition to every diet!

How to Peel Jicama

I don't recommend using a potato peeler to peel a jicama as the skin is much too thick.

Instead, turn the jicama on its side and carefully cut off both ends. Then, using a sharp paring knife, cut the remaining skin off, leaving as much flesh as possible.

I have also seen people grabbing a lose end from when they cut the tops off and pulling the skin off that way, but for me it doesn't come off as cleanly. While, I'd normally think that's fine, jicama skin is toxic (the flesh is edible), so I'd rather be very careful I didn't miss any.

How to Cut Jicama for Jicama Fries

Basically, after you peel the skin off, you're going to slice the jicama, and then make vertical cuts to make matchsticks. The thickness of your slices and cuts determine the thickness of your fries. Very thick fries will need a longer cook time and will be difficult to get soft in the middle.

What to Serve with Jicama Fries

You can eat jicama fries as a snack or serve them as you would with French fries or any side dish. Serve them next to burgers, pork chops, grilled chicken, fried fish, you name it!

I love to serve jicama fries with dipping sauce. Here are some suggestions:

• Sriracha aioli - I've included a super quick 3 ingredient recipe for this below.
• Ketchup - a classic for a reason
• Sriracha ketchup - mix a little sriracha in your ketchup to taste
• Ranch - plain ranch is great, and I love to mix a little sriracha into it as well!
• Sour cream
• Guacamole
• Any dip recipe - dip your jicama fries in any dip to add a little more nutrition that traditional chips or crackers would.

Can You Freeze Jicama Fries?

Yes! Freeze jicama fries before they're baked.

1. Prepare the fries to step 6 in the recipe (don't bake!).
2. Place the baking sheet with jicama fries in the freezer for about 1-2 hours. Then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
3. Reheat in the oven at 425°F for about 5 to 10 minutes longer than the cook-time specified in the recipe.

Freezing the jicama will change the texture a little bit. They will become slightly softer, which in the world of fries isn't necessarily a bad thing.

If you want to crisp them up a bit you can convection bake them (use the time specified in the recipe as a guide and watch to make sure they don't burn) or air fry them (I like to air fry frozen foods at 370°F for about 8 minutes at a time. Give it a flip and check at 8 minutes, and add 5-8 more minutes if necessary).

More Veggie Recipes You'll Love

• Jicama Slaw - a fresh zesty slaw that makes a fantastic side dish for any summer meal
• Air Fryer Zucchini Fries - another fun veggie fry recipe to get more veggies in your diet, the fun way.
• Grilled Brussels Sprouts - brussels sprouts are softened, then doused with garlic and olive oil and grilled to get a nice soft char.
• Vegetable Tian - one of my all-time favorite side dishes, featuring zucchini, summer squash, tomato, and potato
• Green Beans with Shallots - quick and simple recipe for fresh green beans made super flavorful with just a few simple ingredients.

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