Air Fryer Jicama Fries

5 from 14 votes

These air fryer jicama fries turn out crisp and full of flavor, and they are very easy to make. I enjoy serving them as a healthy alternative to traditional French fries, and the rosemary, garlic powder, and fresh thyme add a nice savory touch. I also like that it is ready in about 35 minutes, which makes it easy to add to any meal when I want healthy side on the table.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 115kcal

Author: Anjali Shah

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.

Video

https://youtu.be/V3IuRch2zNM

Notes

My #1 Secret Tip for this recipe is to shake or flip the jicama fries halfway through cooking. I take a moment to open the air fryer, give the basket a good shake, and make sure the fries move around a bit. This helps every side cook evenly so the fries turn crisp instead of soft in certain spots.
Dry the Jicama: I always drain and dry the jicama well after boiling so the oil sticks properly. This helps the fries turn crisp instead of soggy.
Check Cooking Times: I look at my air fryer manual because every appliance cooks a little differently. This helps me avoid overcooking or undercooking the fries.
Boil First: I always boil the jicama before air frying to help it cook evenly. Air frying it raw does not work well, so I never skip this step.
In the Oven: After boiling the jicama, I spread the fries on a baking sheet and bake them at 425 degrees F. I toss them halfway through so they cook evenly and do not stick.

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