Archie Johnson
– ½ tsp Smoked paprika – 1 Raw jicama – ½ tsp Garlic powder – 2 tbsp Olive oil – ¼ tsp Black pepper freshly ground – ½ tsp Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt or any other salt
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a ceramic or glass baking dish, or use a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 2. Peel the jicama and cut it into ¼-inch-thick fries.
3. Alternatively, you can use pre-sliced jicama strips found at stores like Whole Foods and Kroger. 4. Place the jicama strips in a microwave-safe bowl with ¼ cup of water. Cover and microwave for 8 minutes, stirring gently halfway through.
5. If using a large jicama, you might need up to 10 minutes, but 8 minutes is usually sufficient. 6. Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave using oven mitts, as it will be hot and steam will escape when uncovering.
7. Transfer the jicama strips to paper towels to dry. 8. In a large bowl, toss the partially cooked jicama fries with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. 9. Ensure they are evenly coated.
10. Arrange the seasoned jicama fries in a single layer on the prepared baking dish. 11. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until they are browned and tender-crisp.