Jicama Fries
Crispy and nutritious, Jicama Fries offer a delightful twist on traditional fries. Lightly seasoned and baked to perfection, these crunchy treats make a guilt-free and flavorful snack or side dish.
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a ceramic or glass baking dish, or use a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Peel the jicama and cut it into ¼-inch-thick fries.
- Alternatively, you can use pre-sliced jicama strips found at stores like Whole Foods and Kroger.
- Place the jicama strips in a microwave-safe bowl with ¼ cup of water. Cover and microwave for 8 minutes, stirring gently halfway through.
- If using a large jicama, you might need up to 10 minutes, but 8 minutes is usually sufficient.
- Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave using oven mitts, as it will be hot and steam will escape when uncovering.
- Transfer the jicama strips to paper towels to dry.
- In a large bowl, toss the partially cooked jicama fries with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Ensure they are evenly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned jicama fries in a single layer on the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, or until they are browned and tender-crisp.