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    Home / Recipes / Paleo

    Keto Jicama Fries (Easy Low Carb French Fries)

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Dec 20, 2022 · 132 Comments

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    Ahhhh, keto fries. Is there really such a thing as a low-carb french fry? Luckily for you (and me!), there are! My favorite option are the jicama fries , and they are a great alternative to the real thing!

    keto jicama fries recipe
    Article Index
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    • Ingredients
    • Tips
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    Do you miss the good old days of grabbing a burger and fries? I sure do. But, what’s a great replacement for potatoes?

    I suppose you could use roasted radishes or turnip to make low-carb fries. I’ve even seen people use rutabaga. However, I wanted to see how baked jicama fries tasted. 

    Jicama is a bit higher in carbs than a radish or turnip. So, if you are on a strict keto diet, you may want to use those root vegetables instead to make your keto fries.

    You can also try zucchini fries or green bean fries if you need to up your intake of keto-friendly vegetables.

    Why You'll Love It

    If you are craving fried foods on the keto diet, then you will really enjoy these low-carb baked jicama fries. I took this root vegetable and added my favorite spices and seasoning, and it completely changed the taste with just a few simple ingredients.

    This is the perfect side dish to eat with your lunch or dinner. It also makes a delicious snack!

    You will really love the way the smoky paprika complements the spicy cumin and classic garlic salt.

    Ingredients

    There are just three ingredients in this keto french fries recipe – jicama, oil, and spices.

    Jicama

    You can make low-carb french fries with lots of different vegetables – jicama is no different. It’s pretty easy to find at your grocery store or Whole Foods Market and is sold all year long.

    It may just become your new favorite vegetable!

    Spices

    Use your favorite spices to season the jicama fries. I used a combination of paprika, cumin, salt, and garlic salt.

    If you think they taste too salty, either don’t use salt or replace the garlic salt with garlic powder. Feel free to add other spices like onion powder or chili powder to the blend.

    Oil

    Use your favorite oil to coat the chopped jicama. I used avocado oil because I like its mild flavor and how well it works due to its high smoke point.

    Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low-carb recipe.

    ingredients for keto fry recipe

    Tips

    • For crispier french fries, remove the jicama from the oven after about 10 minutes and then fry in hot oil until browned.
    • Radish or turnip can be used in place of the jicama and may not require boiling first.
    • Pre-Baked jicama fries freeze really well. Just boil them for 5 minutes, cool them in an ice bath, then lay them out on clean towels until dry. Freeze on a large baking sheet then transfer to bags. You can then spritz them with oil and cook in the air fryer (or oven).
    • The texture of these jicama fries may not come out as soft on the inside as potatoes. Longer boiling can soften them up some, but they generally keep a little bit of crispness.

    Instructions

    All the detailed instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. First, here are some photos of each step so you can see how I made them.

    Prepare The Jicama

    You need to peel and slice the fresh jicama unless you can find them already peeled and cut into sticks. A vegetable peeler doesn't work well on thick skin, so I recommend using a paring knife instead.

    To get uniform slices by hand, it's best to use a mandoline slicer with a very sharp blade.

    peeled and sliced root vegetable

    One thing about jicama is that it’s very crisp. Therefore, it’s best to boil the cut jicama before baking in order to get the best texture.

    I put the slices in boiling water for about ten minutes before combining them with the spices and then baking them in the oven.

    boiling jicama

    Add Spices

    I was in the mood for seasoned low-carb fries, so I sprinkled on some spices. If you like hot and spicy, feel free to add some cayenne pepper.

    I kept it on the mild side for mine.

    sprinkling the boiled slices with fry seasoning

    There are many different seasoning blends you can use. I had a large jar of smoky paprika, so I used that along with cumin. I also sprinkled in the garlic powder and salt.

    Add Oil And Bake

    After mixing in the seasonings, the keto fries are spread out evenly on a greased baking sheet. There's no need to use a lined baking pan. I like to just drizzle on some avocado oil or olive oil.

    Then, the seasoned fries are baked at 400°F for about 30 minutes.

    baking jicama fries on sheet pan

    Serving Suggestions

    I ate these crispy baked jicama fries with a bunless burger. I also added some low-carb ketchup for dipping. But, you can use your favorite dipping sauce instead.

    These fries can be served in a variety of ways! They go well with a Big Mac salad or some coconut flour chicken tenders. You’ll feel like you are cheating at a fast-food restaurant.

    They are also great served with low-carb chili and cheese on top!

    FAQS

    Before I get to the printable recipe card, here are some questions people often ask about making keto French fries. If you don’t see your question in this list, please leave it in the comments.

    How do I make my fries crispier on the outside?

    Even though jicama is a firm root, these oven-baked fries were soft. If you want crispy jicama, frying them in oil should help. Browning them under the broiler may also work. Or, you could cook them in an air fryer basket.

    Is it normal for jicama to have brown spots on the inside?

    Yes, the brown spots are normal, but you should still remove them. I’ve seen a couple of dark spots on jicama, and I cut them out. The peeled part you want to use should be white.

    What else is jicama called?

    If you are having trouble finding it in your grocery store, look for a root vegetable called Mexican yam or Mexican turnip.

    What kind of kitchen equipment or tools do I need?

    To cut fries that are all the same thickness, it's best to use a mandolin slicer. But a sharp knife will do if you don't have one.

    low carb french fry recipe

    Related Recipes

    Ready to start experimenting with jicama? You may enjoy these other keto-friendly side dish recipes. They all use jicama too!

    • Roasted Jicama with green beans is an easy baked side dish made on a sheet pan.
    • Keto Apple Pie Filling is the perfect low-carb filling for sweet Fathead dough pastry.
    • Watermelon Salsa is a light and refreshing alternative to tomato based salsa.
    • Broccoli Salad adds in the crunch of jicama and a zingy avocado dressing.

    And don't forget to leave a comment if you've tried the recipe! We'd love to know how they turned out.

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    Recipe

    jicama fries in parchment paper lined basket with ketchup

    Keto Fries (Low Carb Jicama French Fries)

    4.53 from 68 votes
    Keto fries. Is there really such a thing as low-carb french fries? The good news is there are great options like jicama fries that are a great alternative to the real thing!
    Prep Time:10 minutes mins
    Cook Time:40 minutes mins
    Total Time:50 minutes mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 92

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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups jicama sliced (about 1 small)
    • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
    • ¾ teaspoon sea salt divided
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

    Instructions

    • Peel jicama and slice into french fry pieces.
    • Sprinkle ½ teaspoon sea salt into medium pot of water. Bring to a boil.
    • Boil jicama fries in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain in colander.
    • Place drained jicama pieces into a large mixing bowl. Coat with avocado oil, then sprinkle on ¼ teaspoon sea salt, garlic powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Blend in spices.
    • Spread fries onto oiled baking pan. Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes, turning halfway through baking time, until fries are crisp.

    Notes

    For crispier french fries, remove the jicama from the oven after about 10 minutes and then fry in hot oil until browned.
    Radish or turnip can be used in place of the jicama and may not require boiling first.
    (From Paula's Comment) These freeze really well. Just boil them for 5 minutes, cool them in an ice bath, then lay them out on clean towels until dry. Freeze on a cookie sheet then transfer to bags. You can then spritz them with oil and cook in the air fryer (or oven).

    Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 92 | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.7mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 2 g | % Carbs: 10.7 % | % Protein: 5.3 % | % Fat: 84 % | SmartPoints: 3
    Values
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        [potassium] => 101
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    Notes on Nutritional Information

    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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    First published on May 15, 2017. Post updated on December 30, 2021, with new images and additional recipe information.

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    Comments

    1. Vicky

      October 30, 2022 at 11:23 pm

      Is the whole jicama usuable? I notice that a good part of the jicama is hard as a rock, the bottom section, that is. Is it all edible? Thank you.

      Reply
    2. Carla

      September 27, 2022 at 10:00 am

      Trying to find jicama! I've always loved it, but thought because of its slightly sweet taste it wouldn't be keto. Wondering if you have ever tried it for curly fries? I just bought a spiralizer for zucchini noodles, and I'm a little obsessed with the magic of spirals! Thanks for a great resource of delicious ideas with clear instructions!

      Reply
    3. Kathy

      August 26, 2022 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      your spices are perfect! My husband came home within minutes and finished the whole pan while standing in the kitchen. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        August 28, 2022 at 8:05 am

        The seasoning does make the fries way more delicious!

        Reply
    4. Kat

      September 12, 2021 at 9:11 pm

      I actually boiled these for 20 minutes. Tossed in season salt and olive oil. Baked until crispy. Yum!

      Reply
    5. Martha

      July 18, 2021 at 6:07 pm

      This root is interesting and I will check to find this locally. I have had good experience using pitty pan squash a couple times for fry’s. The taste was amazing but I never went further to test their preparation different ways. Hard to cut and handle to me.

      Reply
      • Tommie Tran

        September 19, 2022 at 1:30 pm

        These came out really tasty.
        I’m looking for potato substitutes for French fries. My husband tried them and really liked them.

        Reply
    6. Stacey

      May 29, 2021 at 7:14 pm

      3 stars
      They we’re ok, too hard on the inside and a little too sweet

      Reply
    7. Toni Kouba

      January 21, 2021 at 9:28 pm

      We have made several Keto recipes. Theses fries by far are the best. Great flavor and crispy when you put them under the broiler.We will be making these often.

      Reply
    8. Courtney

      January 18, 2021 at 12:05 am

      Could you use rutabaga?? Looks amazing but we don't have jimaca around here. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        January 18, 2021 at 9:27 am

        You can, but the cooking of it is a little different. You shouldn't need to boil it.

        Reply
    9. Kim

      January 13, 2021 at 8:00 pm

      Didnt like this recipe the inside didn't seemed like it cooked at all followed exactly

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        January 14, 2021 at 8:42 am

        Jicama doesn't get very soft after cooking like other root vegetables.

        Reply
    10. Katet

      December 14, 2020 at 12:42 pm

      Have you (or anybody) tried this in an air fryer instead of the oven? If so, how did it go and what tips would you share?

      Reply
    11. Lisa MarcAurele

      May 30, 2020 at 8:32 am

      You can close that video on mobile by clicking on the "close" or "x"

      Reply
    12. Maura

      May 21, 2020 at 7:29 pm

      What’s more low carb than jicama? It’s basically water! Don’t just don’t!

      Reply
    13. Tracy Nowlin

      April 11, 2020 at 9:37 pm

      Very disappointed in this recipe! I was expecting “crispy “ after frying them and they were not crispy by any means!
      Not an adequate replacement for French fries by any means!
      Followed directions also!

      Reply
      • LadyJ

        May 26, 2020 at 10:03 am

        5 stars
        These were amazing! I've been trying to try a new (to me) food each week and finally got around to buying some jicama. Wow I can't believe I've been missing out on this for so long! It takes a little bit of work to peel the jicama but other than that preparation is very simple. The 'fries' stay a bit crisp on the inside but I like the texture. Kudos on a great recipe = )

        Reply
    14. Richard Taylor

      April 07, 2020 at 7:32 pm

      Where can I get some of them where can I get some of them jicama fries

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        April 27, 2020 at 5:35 pm

        These keto fries are easy to make with either jicama or turnips.

        Reply
    15. Sharon

      February 21, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      I have never seen a jicama. I have read your recipes and always wanted to try it. However, yesterday I finally found some. I have a question. The outside once peeled was white but when I cut the jicama it had brown spots running through it. Is that normal or was it bad? I live in Canada so some products are hard to find here.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        February 21, 2020 at 2:49 pm

        I've seen a couple dark spots on jicama and I cut them out. The peeled part you want to use should be white.

        Reply
    16. Carri

      February 10, 2020 at 8:04 pm

      Haven't tried this recipe yet but I bought the ingredients and am planning on making it soon. I had a suspicion that choosing a smaller (younger) jicama would yield a more tender vegetable to peel etc. So I asked the produce guy who happened to be right next to me while I was looking the jicama over and he said YES. The smaller ones are much better! So choose small. SIZE MATTERS!!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        February 11, 2020 at 9:23 am

        Great tip fo how to pick the best jicama! I agree. The smaller ones are more tender.

        Reply
    17. Amy

      January 27, 2020 at 3:09 pm

      I do prep my fries in advance and freeze. They’re in season now. I steam them in the microwave for 6 minutes and freeze in a single layer then put in a ziploc. I grab a handful, toss in olive oil and Cajun seasoning and air fry til crisp. Dunk in sf ketchup or ranch. You are right, best invention since French fries!

      Reply
    18. KELLY

      December 10, 2019 at 9:11 pm

      DO YOU HAVE A KETO AIP MEAL PLAN, KETO AIP FOOD LIST & MORE KETO AIP RECIPES?.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        December 11, 2019 at 7:12 am

        I don't have a keto AIP specific meal plan or food list at this time, but it's would be a nice thing to have. I'll add it to my list of ideas. I do have a category of all the low carb AIP recipes.

        Reply
    19. Maureen long

      October 07, 2019 at 10:08 pm

      3 stars
      Made these tonight to serve with a lettuce wrapped burger. They were ok but were kind of like fries that were still crunchy like a half cooked French fry. Probably wouldn’t make them again

      Reply
    20. Cindy

      July 27, 2019 at 8:05 pm

      The first time I tried jicama fries they turned out fine. The next time couldn't peel the jicama. It was so hard. The peeler wouldn't "dig in" to the peel. I finally sliced the jicama into fries, then chopped off the ends with peels. This was hard work and wasteful. Any ideas what happened? Was the jicama not ripe? It didn't look any different. If ripeness was the problem, how can you tell if it's ripe? This has prevented me from trying more!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        July 28, 2019 at 5:46 am

        I've had jicama that was more difficult to peel than others as well. A sharp knife usually works for it, but you have to be really careful as I've cut myself before. However, I'm not sure why some are easier to peel than others.

        Reply
        • Kath fletcher

          March 06, 2020 at 1:27 pm

          Can someone tell me the English equivalent for jicama please

        • Lisa MarcAurele

          March 06, 2020 at 2:07 pm

          I'm not sure, but it's also called Mexican yam bean or Mexican turnip.

        • Kristy K. James

          September 11, 2020 at 5:38 pm

          Could jicama be peeled on a mandolin instead of with a knife? Then just rinse the mandolin for slicing it? I've never tried it, but when I do find some jicama, that's how I plan to peel it.

        • Lisa MarcAurele

          September 11, 2020 at 6:48 pm

          A mandolin should work. It's a very tough skin to remove which is why I use a knife, but I have cut myself before doing it. A mandolin should be safer if you use the gloves.

      • Kay Kearly

        March 15, 2020 at 4:25 pm

        I wonder if it would help when trying to peal it if it was microwaved for a couple minutes? It works with squash.

        Reply
        • Lisa MarcAurele

          March 16, 2020 at 7:08 am

          I'm not sure if that will help.

        • Kate B

          April 08, 2020 at 2:06 am

          I eat jicama as a snack all the time, the best way to peel it is with a sharp knife (carefully).

        • Kristy K. James

          August 10, 2020 at 11:16 pm

          5 stars
          Could it just be peeled on a mandoline?

        • Lisa MarcAurele

          August 11, 2020 at 11:02 am

          It probably could be, but I've never tried peeling jicama with a mandoline slicer.

    21. Caitlin

      July 27, 2019 at 7:53 am

      5 stars
      These are so delicious!! I’ve been doing keto for a while and was craving some fries. I made these last night and they were amazing!!! Even my non keto husband loves them! I cooked mine in the air fryer and they were perfect! Great seasoning blend!! I will definitely be meal prepping these every week going forward and sticking up my freezer!!

      Reply
    22. Ash

      June 23, 2019 at 8:35 pm

      This is a silly question but I've never done this before! I want to freeze some for later...I fully cook them first right? And then blanch and dry?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        June 24, 2019 at 8:33 am

        You can either fully cook or blanch them first and then cook later.

        Reply
    23. Joni

      May 13, 2019 at 11:18 pm

      Not only is there no print button, but I cannot copy your recipe. Not very user friendly. Will look for similar recipe elsewhere.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        May 14, 2019 at 11:43 am

        There is a print button in the recipe card. You may want to check your browser settings as it could be blocking the script for it.

        Reply
      • Victoria

        August 20, 2019 at 8:15 pm

        I’ve had no issues with either... maybe it’s your set up

        Reply
    24. Leslie

      February 06, 2019 at 7:27 am

      Made these the other day, surprisingly very good . Next time I will fry them as I would have liked them crisper.. over all a hit ?

      Reply
    25. Katey Breen

      November 23, 2018 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      These are great! Even if you are not low carbing. The jicama has a nice mild taste - so it’s just a matter of spicing as you like. They are actually kind of addictive! I really like them. I boiled, put them in the oven for 10 minutes and fried in avocado oil. Yum!! Great recipe! Thank you!!!

      Reply
    26. Peggi

      September 16, 2018 at 8:37 am

      5 stars
      I found that blanching before freezing fries works best if you -- Make sure that the fries are dry and cool, then spread the blanched fries on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet -- so they are not touching each other. This worked well for me.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 18, 2018 at 7:28 am

        Thanks for the tips!

        Reply
        • Lynn

          March 06, 2019 at 11:06 pm

          Why does it say only 5 carbs. I googled it. Says it’s 58 carbs. I don’t understand it.

        • Lisa MarcAurele

          March 07, 2019 at 7:51 am

          My source for the carb count (11g per cup) is here: https://draxe.com/jicama/

    27. Katie

      September 10, 2018 at 12:03 am

      5 stars
      These are amazing!!! I’m glad I made the commitment before reading the reviews. I bought sticks from Trader Joe’s and cut them even smaller to make skinny fries. We opted for the 10 minute bake followed by an oil fry. Soooo good! Better than normal fries, why ever use potatoes again! We’re going to make them at our next BBQ and offer a prize for the first person to guess what it is made of.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 10, 2018 at 9:08 am

        Thanks for sharing! I'll have to try baking then frying. I'd also like to see how they do in an air fryer.

        Reply
    28. Cat

      September 05, 2018 at 5:42 pm

      My go to potato substitute is daikon radish. Amazing in chowder. I've never tried french frying them though - might be an interesting experiment!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 06, 2018 at 7:22 am

        Daikon is a great potato sub. I've used it in chowder too. I think it should work well for fries but I've never tried it.

        Reply
    29. Sadia

      August 23, 2018 at 6:54 pm

      i want that all new receipe

      Reply
    30. Teresa Marshall

      August 03, 2018 at 10:10 pm

      2 stars
      Maybe I did it wrong. I am not a fan. cooked them 2 ways . frying in oil and air fryer . they are like a wet noodle floppy no crisp what so ever. I cooked them much longer then necessary. I did not expect them to taste like potato's but I was at least hoping for crisp.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 04, 2018 at 6:43 am

        These are soft fries. Some jicama does have trouble getting soft and will be firm if not softened up during the boil.

        Reply
    31. Teresa Marshall

      August 03, 2018 at 9:42 pm

      I am making these as we speak. Only I don't know how to measure .5 cups of fries? ounces would be so much easier

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 04, 2018 at 6:44 am

        I estimate as it's about a handful.

        Reply
        • Ruth A Crowell

          September 19, 2018 at 1:45 pm

          half a cup would be 4 ounces wouldn't it??

        • Lisa

          September 21, 2018 at 8:06 am

          That's liquid ounces, not weight.

    32. Mechelle

      July 27, 2018 at 8:08 pm

      Has anyone tried to brine them the day before ? I always did that with my raw potatoes .

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 28, 2018 at 8:58 am

        I haven't as I never did that with potatoes either.

        Reply
      • Cheryl

        August 15, 2018 at 9:46 am

        How do you brine?

        Reply
      • Jennifer

        August 30, 2018 at 12:49 pm

        I was just about to ask this same question. Brining potatoes in lightly salted water for up to 24hrs prior to cooking removes a significant amount of starch, and makes a crispier fry. I also wonder about double fry like you would a potato. I’m going to try both brining and par frying before a final fry this weekend and I’ll update my results.

        Reply
        • Lisa

          August 31, 2018 at 8:46 am

          I have read that carb count is less for Jicama after cooking so brining sounds like it may help too.

        • Joy

          December 22, 2018 at 7:52 pm

          Anyone brine yet?

        • Lisa MarcAurele

          December 24, 2018 at 6:52 am

          I haven't.

    33. Paula

      July 24, 2018 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      These freeze really well. I just boil them for 5 minutes, cool them in an ice bath, then lay them out on clean towels until dry. Freeze on a cookie sheet then transfer to bags. I cook spritz them with oil and cook in the air fryer.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 24, 2018 at 6:35 pm

        Thanks for the great tips Paula! I'll add that to the recipe to help others.

        Reply
    34. Eric

      July 17, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      Just wondering,
      If I wanted to prep the jicama ahead of time,
      could I boil them in the morning and store them in the fridge for baking that night?
      Have you tried this?
      Or does at least at least seem like sound logic?
      Thanks,
      Eric

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 18, 2018 at 9:22 pm

        I've never tried that, but I don't see why it wouldn't be okay.

        Reply
    35. Gabby

      April 11, 2018 at 8:41 pm

      This may be a silly question, but if I don’t have the mandolin slicer, do you think a spiralizer would work? And potential just make curly fries?

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        April 12, 2018 at 7:47 am

        It's worth a try if the blade can cut it.

        Reply
      • Jules

        July 25, 2019 at 7:54 pm

        Hi everyone! @Gabby I know your post is over a year old and you may not see this reply. I have had great success using my spiralizer to make jicama curly fries. (And unless the jicama is really tough, you can skip the blanching.)

        Reply
    36. Angela

      February 22, 2018 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      First time enjoying jicama. The seasonings were perfect. Thank you.

      Reply
    37. Ryan

      February 14, 2018 at 8:49 pm

      1 star
      This SUCKS! It took forever to prep these and they are NOTHING like fries. Don’t blow things out of proportion when you’re describing food in your recipes. Ridiculous.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        February 15, 2018 at 4:55 am

        Some stores do sell the jicama already peeled and in strips. It does make it easier. And, the jicama can vary. Mine were like soft baked fries.

        Reply
    38. Sherry Thrift

      January 26, 2018 at 8:28 am

      Hi, when I google nutrition information on jicama it shows that they are high in carbs. Your nutrition information above shows 2 net carbs for a .5 cup. So I’m confused, are these ok on a keto diet?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Lisa

        January 26, 2018 at 9:07 am

        The Google info is wrong. Jicama actually has fewer carbs after it's cooked. There's only about 11g total per cup or 4g net. See this article.

        Reply
      • Jojo

        June 28, 2018 at 12:03 pm

        4 stars
        The fiber content is substrated from the carbs for net carbs.

        Reply
    39. Miranda Cunningham

      December 18, 2017 at 12:13 pm

      going to try this today. We are not low carb though probably lower carb since I have celiacs. We have noticed a issue with some nightshades though. Potato is a bad one for us. I have slight swelling and discomfort but hubby gets angry on potatoes. So we are experimenting with other alternatives. Ill be looking for your other experiment in fries posts too. thank you for the research.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        December 18, 2017 at 12:32 pm

        Hope it works out. I have a food sensitivity to both white and sweet potatoes but no issue with jicama!

        Reply
    40. Zeus

      November 14, 2017 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      Why do you boil? Can you just wash and put in oven? Wouldn't they be more crunchy?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 14, 2017 at 4:41 pm

        They are really hard if you don't boil them first. Mine actually came out pretty soft, but others said the jicama still had a crunch even after boiling.

        Reply
    41. Shawna

      October 31, 2017 at 5:25 pm

      How do you ever get the jicama soft? I have boiled for minutes, or even literally hours and NO success. Even tried cooking in my pressure cooker. Tried baking. Tried sauteeing, frying in oil, etc. Have tried 3 different times with different jicama. The seasonings are good, so the flavor is good, but they are crunchy like a raw potato or radish. I had better luck texture-wise with turnips, but they have a horrid bitter obnoxious overpowering taste that just doesn't work.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 31, 2017 at 6:57 pm

        Boiling and then baking typically gets them softened for me.

        Reply
      • Eliane

        November 15, 2017 at 11:13 pm

        Hi Shawna. I wanna know that too, No matter how long I cooked them, they were still "raw" inside, but soft outside. Couldn't eat them

        Reply
        • Iz

          January 25, 2018 at 6:58 am

          Chop it up before you boil

        • S Beals

          March 27, 2018 at 3:49 pm

          Yes, I did cut them into the french fry pieces before boiling, pressure cooking, etc. Wonder if it's just the region where I live. Maybe it's the jicama itself. It always ends up like a kinda mushy apple or undercooked potato. But I LOVE the flavor and if I could get the texture right it would be divine. BTW butternut squash makes killer sweet potato french fries. My kids can't tell the difference. But they are not low carb, BUT, they ARE less than half the carbs of sweet potatoes so easily could work in a moderate carb diet (35-40 carbs) on occasion. But the jicama is so much lower in carbs. Rutabaga is pretty dang good too. It lacks the pungent taste of turnip but softens up to a great textures. It's slightly sweeter than regular potato and a light orangish yellow tint to it. But it has more carbs than jicama, so I'd really love to figure out how to soften the jicama!

      • Cheri

        July 17, 2018 at 3:11 pm

        Try parsnip fries with the same seasonings above. No boiling and very tasty!!!

        Reply
        • Tina

          November 09, 2019 at 7:03 pm

          I made parsnip fries and agree that they are much more tasty than jicama fries. However, they are about as high in carbs as a sweet potato.

    42. Sophie

      October 22, 2017 at 1:21 pm

      Do you have the nutritional info by weight? This can vary a lot by how the fries are cut and then measured.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 22, 2017 at 7:48 pm

        I just kind of eye-ball it. But, 1 cup of jicama is about 120 grams.

        Reply
    43. Tina

      October 18, 2017 at 11:39 pm

      5 stars
      I've used turnips in the past. I spoke them in milk with a tiny bit of sweetener to take away any bitter taste and I don't prefer boil. The only problem is they get kinda soft if you don't eat them all right away.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 19, 2017 at 8:00 am

        I love using turnips but haven't tried them as fries.

        Reply
    44. Nancy Jones

      August 18, 2017 at 11:12 pm

      4 stars
      Someone gave me jicama to just try it and now I just love it. I've been eating it plain cut into sticks without anything on it. I love the crunchy, almost sweet, crisp taste. I will try the fries because I just can't eat French fries. Jicama is Si bland it will take any kind if seasonings. I will try the fries but will have to wait until I get another one from the marker as the one I had us nearly gone!!! Thanks for the recipe and I'm glad I stumbled upon your site Lisa.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 19, 2017 at 6:21 am

        Hope you enjoy the fries! I like jicama cooked better, but it is a nice add to a salad when raw.

        Reply
        • Sue

          October 03, 2018 at 10:07 pm

          Shredded jicama soaked in sal water then drained makes fantastic breakfast hash browns. Sauté in bacon fat and onions/peppers for an O’Brien option.

        • Lisa

          October 04, 2018 at 5:03 am

          Sounds great! Thanks for sharing.

    45. Diana

      July 14, 2017 at 12:49 pm

      How did you get 5 grams of carbs when a raw jicama has 58 grams of carbs? I'm really trying to understand. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 14, 2017 at 1:49 pm

        There are fewer carbs in cooked jicama and the serving size is only 1/2 cup. The data when you Google isn't completely accurate. See this post which states "... when jicama is cooked, it contains only 3.9 milligrams of vitamin C, and only trace amounts of carbs, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, manganese, and selenium."

        Reply
        • S Beals

          March 27, 2018 at 4:58 pm

          Even so, raw jicama only has 3.9 net carbs per 100 grams. That's not very high. About the same net carbs as broccoli and less than several other vegetables.

          http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2727/2

        • S Beals

          March 27, 2018 at 5:05 pm

          and of that 32.2 g carbs quoted (which is for a whole small jicama), 17.9 grams of it are fiber. I wouldn't think an average person would eat the whole thing in one setting. Comparatively, raw broccoli has 4 net carbs per 100g serving while raw jicama has 3.9 net carbs per 100g serving. When you consider that the 32.2 g quoted is for a serving of 365 grams, and compare it to the same amount of other vegetables, jicama is still a low carb vegetable whether raw or cooked.

      • Lisa

        July 14, 2017 at 1:57 pm

        There are only trace amounts of carbs after cooking jicama per the article at http://www.doctorshealthpress.com/food-and-nutrition-articles/jicama-nutrition-benefits-recipes/.

        Reply
    46. Joao

      July 04, 2017 at 8:29 pm

      Can you fry them after boiling them, bypass the baking?

      Thanks,

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 05, 2017 at 5:08 am

        Yes! You can fry them if you wish.

        Reply
    47. Melissa

      June 30, 2017 at 9:01 pm

      5 stars
      Have you (or anyone) tried airfrying these?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 01, 2017 at 5:57 am

        I haven't, but when I get an airfryer, I'll give it a try. I'm sure they would be crisper than baking.

        Reply
        • marguerite lindemann

          May 18, 2018 at 11:52 am

          5 stars
          they were the first thing I tried cooking when I got my air frier and it worked great. I did have to cook them longer as I get them already pealed and cut at Kroger. This saves a lot of time.

        • Lisa

          May 18, 2018 at 2:48 pm

          I still haven't tried these in the air fryer, but I will the next time I get a jicama.

        • Jennifer

          July 27, 2018 at 9:38 pm

          I tried them in the air fryer a couple days ago and it made the skin really tough. I got them from someone else and they were halfway cooked when I did it. Not sure if they had boiled them or not.

        • Lisa

          July 28, 2018 at 8:57 am

          You do need to boil before freezing I believe. I haven't tried them in the air fryer yet.

      • Leslie Gill

        May 11, 2018 at 5:16 pm

        5 stars
        I airfried mine on the french fry preset. I didn’t have avocado oil, so after boiling I tossed mine in coconut oil & seasoned them with garlic sriracha seasoning. They turned out fabulous.

        Reply
        • Lisa

          May 11, 2018 at 11:25 pm

          Awesome! I'll give them a try in the air fryer next time.

    48. Jes

      May 17, 2017 at 9:37 pm

      How many half cup servings for this recipe? It sounds great!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        May 18, 2017 at 5:26 am

        It's about 4.

        Reply
    49. Nicole

      May 16, 2017 at 9:40 pm

      These look great! What's the oven temperature for baking?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        May 17, 2017 at 5:14 am

        Added the oven temperature. It's 400°F.

        Reply
    50. Gloria L.

      May 16, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      The food item I miss most is corn tortillas. When I rarely "cheat" on my keto woe, it's at the Mexican café, where I order rolled shredded-beef or chicken taquitos that are deep-fried. I dip them in either tomatillo or avocado salsa.

      I saw this corn extract on Amazon.com but never ordered it. Several "keto tortilla" recipes exist online, and I wonder if an acceptable "keto corn tortilla" could be achieved by adding corn extract, preferably one that could be used deep fried, baked and for soft tacos. Whaddaya think, Lisa? https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00KS3LH9M/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3FLRS64EMAH39&coliid=IB94EULPAFNRD

      Reply
      • Lisa

        May 16, 2017 at 9:05 pm

        I think adding in that corn extract to the almond flour psyllium recipe might work. You can find that recipe at https://lowcarbyum.com/almond-flour-low-carb-tortillas-egg-free/

        Reply
      • Andrea Spoehrer

        February 21, 2018 at 10:28 pm

        I didn’t miss corn or flour tortillas after I discovered the fried cheese tortilla shell.
        Just drop a 1/2 cup of Mozzarella or Cheddar cheese into a Med frying pan and let it brown around the edges. Turn and brown the other side and then hang over a spoon handle or small rolling pin and let cool a minute. I lay mine on paper towel to drain and let the towel sit inside the shell to keep it from sagging.
        Then stuff with egg bacon avocado and salsa.
        It’s divine. Never miss taco shells again.

        Reply
    51. Wilma

      May 16, 2017 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      What temperature is the oven?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        May 17, 2017 at 7:40 am

        It's 400°F.

        Reply
    52. Low Carb with Jennifer

      May 15, 2017 at 12:40 pm

      Never thought of using Jicama...these sounds delicious! Especially with the spices

      Reply
      • Lisa

        May 15, 2017 at 4:43 pm

        They were really good. I'm going to try the spices with radishes and turnips to see how they compare.

        Reply
        • Kathy Engler

          October 02, 2017 at 6:36 pm

          Try root celery, yummy!

        • Lisa

          October 03, 2017 at 6:37 am

          I love celery root! Turnip is great too.

    53. Patti

      May 15, 2017 at 9:51 am

      how do you measure 1/2 cup of fries?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        May 15, 2017 at 10:38 am

        I estimate based on what it looks like.

        Reply
        • Tony C

          October 16, 2017 at 8:07 pm

          5 stars
          I suppose one could mush some into a half cup and then weigh it. Then use the mush with 'bubble-and-squeek'

          Great concept. I'm going to try the fry version. I'm keto so the fat.....yeah!

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