Air Fryer Jicama Fries (Low-Carb!)
Air fryer jicama fries are crispy, easy to make, and the perfect side dish. These jicama fries are a healthy alternative to traditional french fries, but are super flavorful thanks to aromatic spices like fresh rosemary, garlic powder, and fresh thyme. Cut out the splattering oil by using the air fryer instead!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 115kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 large jicama, peeled
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh thyme to taste, as a garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390F/200C.
- Slice the peeled jicama into ¼ inch sticks.
- Bring a pot of water to the boil and par boil the jicama for 10 minutes. Remove and drain.
- In a small mixing bowl mix together the salt, pepper, rosemary and garlic powder, stir to combine.
- Mix together in a medium mixing bowl half of the par boiled jicama sticks, oil and seasonings. Stir to coat.
- Add the seasoned jicama fries to the air fryer basket. Lower the heat to 356F/180C and cook for 15-20 minutes. Checking the fries half way and shaking to ensure even cooking.
- When cooked through and golden in color remove and repeat with remaining fries.
- Season with salt and fresh thyme.
Notes
- Make sure to shake or flip these low-carb fries halfway through the cooking time. This allows the fries to get crispy all over.
- Use simple ingredients and seasonings to make the best fries. There’s no need to use many different seasonings, since jicama fries absorb other flavors really well.
- To keep the texture of these jicama fries crispy, you can also bake them in the oven on a parchment paper prepared baking sheet.
- Drain and dry the jicama after boiling to remove any excess water so the oil will stick and they’ll get nice and crispy.
- Cooking times will vary depending on appliances used.
- Boiling the jicama before air frying ensures even cooking - don't skip this step!
Nutrition
Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg