Crispy Air Fryer Jicama Fries
Crispy Air Fryer Jicama Fries are a lighter, gluten-free alternative to traditional French fries. Made from jicama, they turn golden and crisp outside while staying tender inside, with minimal oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 to 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 medium jicama, peeled and cut into fry shapes
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: 1/4 tsp paprika
- Optional: 1/4 tsp chili powder
- Optional: 1/4 tsp dried herbs (oregano, thyme, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cut the jicama into sticks resembling traditional French fries.
- Pat the jicama sticks dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
- Toss jicama in a bowl with oil, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings.
- Arrange fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 15–20 minutes, shaking the basket or flipping fries halfway through.
- Cook until fries are golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Remove from the air fryer, season with extra salt if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Drying the jicama thoroughly helps it crisp up better.
- Use minimal oil to avoid soggy fries.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer for even cooking.
- Experiment with seasonings for different flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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