Description
If you are a french fry lover then these crispy Keto Jicama Fries are going to satisfy your cravings! They are easy to make, a healthier low carb alternative, and baked to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 small-medium jicama
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp parsley
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Fill a pot with water and place on the stove at medium-high heat.
- Peel the jicama. Use a vegetable peeler and scrape off the outside layers of the jicama just as you would a potato. Be sure to get all the strings off of the outside layer.
- Cut the jicama into matchsticks fries. Start by cutting the jicama in half, then into half-moons, and then again into sticks. Place the fries into the boiling water and cook for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes drain them, then place them into a large bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over the fries and toss. In a small bowl combine all the seasonings together, then gently toss the fries making sure they are completely coated.
- Transfer the fries to a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes. Halfway through, flip the fries over to ensure even cooking.
- If you desire it to be extra crispy, broil on high for 5 minutes.
Notes
3.9 NET CARBS PER SERVING
Use a vegetable peeler or knife to peel the jicama.
Cut the jicama into thin matchstick slices. It will help them to get crispier in the oven.
Boiling the jicama first isn’t a suggestion…it’s a MUST DO step that should not be skipped.
Because of the natural sweetness of jicama, be sure to add enough salt or other spices to give it a true french fry taste.
Place the jicama fries in a single layer on the baking tray, don’t overlap the pieces.
To freeze: follow steps for boiling and seasoning, then place in the freezer on a tray. Once frozen transfer to a Ziploc bag and place back in the freezer.
Don’t forget your dipping sauces: Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce, Sugar-Free Ketchup, Garlic Aioli, Chipotle Aioli.
If you choose to add turmeric to your keto fries, keep in mind that turmeric’s beautiful golden color has a tendency to stain everything that it touches including your fingers, and wooden utensils.
Turn jicama fries into chili cheese fries, loaded fries, or even parmesan truffle fries.
This recipe is: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, whole30, egg-free, sugar-free, nut-free, and coconut-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Boiling 15 minutes + Baking 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American