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Baked Jicama Fries

These flavorful jicama fries make a great alternative to French fries. Making them is easy!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 165 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 raw jicama about 1 pound
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a ceramic or glass baking dish (such as a 9 X 13-inch baking dish). Alternatively, use a rimmed baking sheet and line it with parchment paper.
  2. Peel the jicama and cut it into ¼-inch-thick fries, or use pre-sliced jicama strips.
  3. Place the jicama strips in a microwave-safe bowl. Add ¼ cup of water. Cover and microwave for 8 minutes, stopping once to gently stir. If I use a large jicama, I sometimes microwave it for up to 10 minutes, but 8 minutes is usually enough.
  4. Using oven mittens, remove the bowl from the microwave. Be careful when removing the cover - hot steam will escape. Remove the jicama strips to paper towels to dry. 
  5. In a large bowl, toss the partially cooked jicama fries with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake until browned and tender-crisp, about 40 minutes. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The packaged jicama sticks are sometimes fairly wide, so it's best to cut them thinner to better resemble the shape of French fries.
  • You can use melted butter as an alternative to olive oil. 
  • Microwaving the jicama fries before baking them is optional. But if you don't microwave them first, the fries retain some of their crunch even when baked for a long time. I tried both versions, and my family preferred the microwaved version.
  • I usually serve these fries with unsweetened ketchup. My Dutch dad likes to dip them in mayonnaise. They are also delicious with guacamole or salsa. 
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the microwave, covered, at 50% power. Better yet, re-crisp them uncovered in a 350°F oven for about ten minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5recipe Calories 165kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 285mg (12%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5recipe
Calories 165kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 285mg 12%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.