Made with crispy jicama sticks and a flavorful fry seasoning, these jicama fries are the perfect recipe to pair with your favorite veggie burger. These fries come together in just 30 minutes and are the best low-carb fries around! Try pairing them with your favorite dipping sauce or try one of mine from below!
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 fryer sweet potato fries and 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.
Ingredients for keto jicama fries
Making delicious low-carb fries is pretty easy with jicama because it takes on whatever flavors you add. Here’s what you’ll need to make these taste like your favorite curly fries!
- 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. (My guide to peeling and cutting jicama here!)
- 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.
Is Jicama healthy?
I keep saying low carb and keto, but what are the actual nutrition facts of jicama? One cup of jicama has 11g of carbohydrates and about 6g of fiber (which means there are 5g net carbs in jicama). For comparison, one cup of french fries has 48g of carbs and 4g of fiber.
How to make jicama fries
The full directions are in the recipe card at the end of this post, but the process is super easy and looks like this:
- Boil the slices until tender then dry them.
- Toss the fries in the seasoning.
- Air fry for about 10 minutes till crispy.
Why this Recipe Works / Recipe Testing Notes
I can munch on these fries all day long. They are addictingly good for a few reasons:
- Parboiling these first not only softens them but also 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. A lot of how we enjoy food depends on our initial impression of it. So, it needs to look like a fry before it can taste like one!
FAVORITE AIR FRYER
After trying out a bunch of different air fryers, this is my favorite!
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 is 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.
Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @liveeatlearn on Facebook or Instagram!
Ingredients
- 14 oz package jicama sticks or about 1 medium jicama cut into fry shapes
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp each onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and paprika
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Boil: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add jicama. Boil for 15 minutes, or until jicama is a bit translucent and fork-tender.
- Dry: Drain fries and arrange on a few layers of paper towels. Pat as dry as possible.
- Season: In a large bowl, stir together 2 Tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp each onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and paprika, and ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper. Gently add the jicama sticks and toss to evenly coat.
- Cook: Transfer to your air fryer and arrange in a single layer. Air fry the jicama fries at 400°F (204°C) for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Kari ward says
So good! I tricked my family with these and no one noticed! Genius Sarah. Can’t wait to try the rice.
Thank you
Sarah Bond says
Oh yay!! So happy everyone liked it! Enjoy 😀