Crispy Jicama Fries (Air Fryer or Oven)

Made with crispy jicama sticks and flavorful fry seasoning, these jicama fries are the perfect recipe to pair with your favorite veggie burger. They come together in just 30 minutes and are the best low-carb fries around! Enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce, or try one of mine from below.

Love low-carb fries? Try my baked zucchini fries or these crispy avocado fries next!

There’s nothing like a delicious fry – they’re an American classic! The crisp, the bite, the seasoning – it really is finger-licking good. Now you probably already know how much I love my air fried truffle fries, but how about a low-carb option?

Enter these air fryer jicama fries. Jicama (sometimes known as a Mexican Turnip) is a low-carb root vegetable that has a flavor between a radish and an apple. But with a little food science magic, it can become a low carb fry!

The air fryer makes for easy prep and the perfect crisp. And their seasoning, inspired by my favorite curly fries, is packed with salty goodness.

Why you’ll love it

• They’re fries, which might sound obvious, but making these in the air fryer helps these fries have the BEST texture. Fries are not fries unless they are salty and crisp. These jicama fries check both boxes.
• They require very little work because all you need to do is parboil the jicama sticks first, toss them, and then air fry.
• They’re low-carb, meaning you can have all the deliciousness of French fries without the carb crash later.

here’s what you need

Making delicious low-carb fries is easy with jicama because it takes on whatever flavors you add. This is just an overview – jump to the recipe for all of the measurements and full instructions!

• Jicama: You can buy jicama whole and chop it into spears just like you would a potato. Many grocery stores (like Trader Joe’s) also sell pre-cut slices.
• Oil: A little olive oil helps to crisp up the fries without the need for cornstarch.
• Spices: To make my favorite seasoning mix, you’ll need onion powder, garlic powder, salt, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper or a little spice.

How to make keto jicama fries

The full directions are in the recipe card at the end of this post, but the process is super easy. Jump to the recipe to get the full instructions.

1. Boil the slices until tender, then dry them.
2. Toss the fries in the seasoning.
3. Air fry for about 10 minutes till crispy.

Why this Recipe Works and Recipe Testing Notes

I can munch on these fries all day long. They are addictingly good for a few reasons:

• Parboiling these first softens them and roughs up the outside so the seasoning has something to stick to.
• No cornstarch is needed, again, because parboiling creates these rough sides that get crisp all on their own.
• They look like potatoes, which, in turn, makes them look like fries. Our initial impression of food affects how we enjoy it. So, it needs to look like a fry before it can taste like one!

What To Enjoy These Fries with

Obviously, I have to tell you my favorite sauces to eat with these fries! But, I’ve also included some classic recipes to serve them with.

• Sauces like ketchup, burger sauce, miso mayo, carrot greens pesto, kefir ranch, or sriracha mayo are all delicious. I’m partial to a mustard mayo combination that’s equal parts mustard and mayo. An avocado crema is another favorite!
• Leafy Green Salads paired with fries are a fast food staple (at least for me). Try them with this Mexican street corn salad or grilled zucchini corn salad.
• Burgers are a no-brainer with fries. I love to eat these jicama fries with my juicy seitan burgers or a black bean burger.

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