Crispy Air Fryer Jicama Fries {Low Carb}

These Crispy Air Fryer Jicama Fries will satisfy all your fast food cravings without the carbs – you can make them in the oven too!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• They’re low-carb: These jicama fries are a low-carb, healthier version of your favourite French fries.
• They’re super easy: Homemade jicama fries might seem difficult, but they’re so easy to make. Just cut them up, season, and cook in the air fryer!

Ingredients and substitutions

• Olive oil – any neutral oil like avocado oil, sunflower oil and vegetable oil will work in place of olive oil
• Jicama – you will want to use jicama in this recipe because it is a great low carb potato substitute.
• Paprika – add more chili powder if you don’t have any paprika.
• Chili powder – use a blend of paprika, cayenne, garlic and onion powder, oregano and cumin instead.
• Garlic powder – onion powder would also be good.
• Salt – to taste.

How to make jicama fries

Step 1: Prep your ingredients.

Step 2: Peel the jicama.

Peel the jicama with a potato peeler.

Step 3: Cut the jicama into fries.

Use a sharp knife to cut the jicama into slices like fries, then microwave in a large bowl of water for 10 mins. Drain, rinse and dry.

Step 4: Toss in the spices.

Toss the jicama fries with the olive oil and spices of your choice.

Step 5: Cook in the air fryer or oven.

Cook in the air fryer basket in a single layer, or bake them in the oven on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 6: Serve and enjoy!

Remove from the oven or air fryer, then serve and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is jicama and where do you find it?

Jicama is a root vegetable in the same family of legumes and taproots. It’s a starchy vegetable that looks a lot like celery root and turnips. You can normally find it in the international product section of the grocery store, typically where the turnips, celery root and other root vegetables are.

Does it taste like potatoes?

Jicama has a very mild flavour, which makes it a great substitute for potatoes, especially when you’re making jicama fries. The slight taste that the jicama vegetable has is a sweeter and nuttier taste than potatoes but the texture of it is still starchy making it a great alternative to potatoes.

Can you use different seasonings?

Yes! You can use any seasonings of your choice on these fries for different flavor variations. Try experimenting with different spices like paprika, cumin, cayenne, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder and more.

How do you make them crispy?

Cooking them in the air fryer will help make these fries crispy. Make sure you also microwave them in water beforehand and rinse them well to remove any excess starch.

Are they keto friendly?

These keto jicama fries are great for a low-carb, keto diet, since jicama contains less carbs than other starchy vegetables (like traditional potato fries or sweet potato fries).

Storing and reheating

You can store any leftover jicama fries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. The best way to reheat them is in the air fryer or the oven for about 10 minutes until they get nice and crispy. I wouldn’t recommend using the microwave, as they’ll get soggy, and no one wants soggy fries!

Freezing this recipe

You can definitely freeze this recipe, but I recommend freezing the raw jicama fries before baking them. Flash-freeze them on a parchment-lined sheet pan, then transfer them to a Ziploc bag and freeze for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to make your air fryer jicama fries, just add them to the air fryer and cook as normal or bake them in the oven.

Meal prep tools

• I own and love the Philips Digital Airfryer XXL.
• Store leftovers in these glass meal prep bowls.