Oven Baked Jicama Fries
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Oven Baked Jicama Fries
Description
The Oven Baked Jicama Fries recipe uses jicama, a root vegetable with a subtle sweetness and firm texture, cut into fry-like shapes. Parboiling the jicama softens it slightly, which helps achieve a tender inside after baking. Tossed with olive oil and seasonings including garlic powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, and chili powder, these fries get a light coating of flavor that crisps up in the oven. Baking at 425°F, flipping once, results in evenly golden fries with a balance of softness and crunch.
These fries work well as a snack or side dish and pair nicely with creamy dips such as ranch or aioli to complement their mild sweetness and spice. Their preparation method provides a healthier alternative to deep-fried potatoes.
Since the recipe involves parboiling, timing is important to ensure the fries don't become too mushy. Drying them well before baking helps attain crispness. Serving them warm maximizes the contrast between the crisp edges and tender centers.
Ingredients
- 2 large jicama
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Peel jicama and cut into 'fries'. Boil 10-12 minutes.
- Drain and dab dry. Toss with remaining ingredients.
- Place on a parchment lined pan and bake 20 minutes.
- Flip and bake an additional 20 minutes or until golden
- Serve warm with ranch or aioli.
Notes
- Parboiling the jicama helps to soften it before baking, resulting in tender fries.
- Dry the fries well after boiling to improve crispiness when baking.
- Serve the fries warm with ranch or aioli for dipping.
- Based on 1 pound of jicama, adjust seasoning accordingly for larger quantities.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 108 | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 22.9mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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