Golden Baked Jicama Fries

Jicama is a root vegetable that is a great substitute for potatoes and, when sliced and baked, yields a lower-carb version of french fries.

Jicama can be found in grocery stores in the produce section. It has brown skin, a white center, and the inside texture is similar to that of a potato, apple, or water chestnut. It’s a vegetable that is both high in fiber and Vitamin C. You can eat it raw or, like this recipe, baked.

With some added spices, you can yield golden fries that are perfectly seasoned and a great addition to your dinner plate.

Whether you follow a low-carb diet, are looking for paleo-friendly recipes, or just want to try out a new vegetable, these jicama fries are sure to be a new favorite!

💛 Why you’ll love this recipe

• Nutrient-dense, low in carbohydrates, keto-friendly, paleo, and gluten-free.
• Store well and a great choice for meal prep (instructions on how to do that below).
• A great way to add a new vegetable to your menu.

➡️ Ingredients

⏲ How to make baked jicama fries

This is an overview of the recipe’s instructions. The full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the skin from the jicama. Slice the peeled jicama into fries.
• Boil Jicama: To a medium-sized pot over high heat, add water and some salt and bring that to a boil. Once the pot of water is boiling, add the sliced jicama, cover the pot, and boil for 15 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and then drain the water from the pot.
• Season Boiled Jicama: Transfer the boiled jicama to a large mixing bowl, then drizzle with oil and some more salt, and the spices. Toss using a spoon or tongs until the jicama is fully coated in the oil and spices.
• Bake: Transfer the seasoned jicama onto a baking sheet in a single layer and then transfer the baking sheet to the oven. Bake for 40 minutes, flipping each jicama fry over after about 20 minutes.
• Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the fries to cool slightly before garnishing them with chopped fresh parsley.

✨ Variations

• Top the jicama fries with freshly-grated Parmesan cheese.
• Squeeze some fresh lime juice atop the baked fries for some acidity.

〰️ How to serve

• Serve alongside your favorite baked protein, like salmon or chicken kebabs.
• Prepare and serve with easy dips like these sugar-free ketchup, avocado dipping sauce, or sweet and spicy sriracha sauce.
• Make “fiesta fries” by topping the fries with carne asada, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.

➜ Cooking and recipe tips

• If your grocery store sells jicama that is pre-sliced, I would suggest going that route. Trader Joe’s often has them pre-sliced in the produce section. You can absolutely use a whole jicama and if you do, try and choose a jicama that is smaller as they are often more tender.
• Be careful slicing your jicama! Use a sharp knife and take your time.
• Keep in mind that jicama is not identical to potatoes. Jicama fries are a great substitute for regular french fries, but they will not be exactly the same. To ensure you get as similar of a texture and flavor as traditional fries, you need to boil the raw jicama first and then season it with enough salt and spices.

💬 FAQs

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