Air Fryer Jicama Fries

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here I explain the best ingredients for my air fried jicama recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.

• Jicama – Look for jicama that feels firm when you give it a light squeeze. A few small blemishes on the brown skin are fine, but skip any jicama with large blemishes.
• Olive oil – Or avocado oil.
• Spices – Garlic powder, cumin, sea salt, & black pepper. Paprika or onion powder would also make nice additions that complement these seasonings.

Seasoning Variations

You can use similar seasonings for jicama fries that you would for potatoes. But, you need more salt and it’s not recommended to skip seasonings, due to the natural sweet taste of jicama. If you don’t like the spices above, try lemon pepper seasoning, ranch seasoning, or Cajun seasoning.

How To Prepare Jicama Fries

1. Cut. Peel the jicama first, then slice into jicama fries (french-fry-shaped sticks) with a sharp knife. A good size is 3 to 4 inches long and about 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick.
2. Boil. Place the fries into boiling water and boil until very soft, like a cooked potato. The color and texture will change.
3. Dry. Once the jicama fries are soft, drain the water and pat dry with a paper towel. Now you can air fry or bake them to get them browned and crispy!

How To Make Jicama Fries In The Air Fryer

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.

1. Season. In a large bowl, drizzle jicama with olive oil and season with garlic powder, cumin, and sea salt until evenly coated. (If using any of the seasoning variations above, you can add them here.)
2. Air fry. Place jicama fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer, spread out so they aren’t touching each other. (You will need to cook them in batches.) Air fry until golden.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Jicama? Jicama is a root veggie from Mexico, sometimes called a Mexican yam bean or potato. It’s similar to a potato but sweeter—kind of like a mix of potato, water chestnut, and apple—plus it has way fewer carbs! The skin isn’t edible, but it’s great for fries, jicama tortillas, and more. I’ve got plenty of low-carb jicama recipes in my Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook!
• What Are Jicama Fries? Jicama fries are simply low carb French fries made with jicama instead of potatoes.
• Can You Make Bake them? Yes, after the boiling step, you can bake low carb jicama fries in the oven for about 30-40 minutes at 425 degrees F.
• Do they taste like potatoes? Jicama fries can taste a lot like regular fries if you make them right, but there are a couple of things to know. Since jicama stays too firm when baked or air fried raw, it’s best to boil it first for a softer, more potato-like texture—then you can crisp it up in the oven or air fryer. It also has a slightly sweet flavor, so don’t skimp on the salt and seasonings to balance it out!

Serving Ideas

Serve these air fried jicama fries with both a sauce and a main dish for a healthy low carb dinner:

• Sauces – Dip your fries into sugar-free ketchup, garlic aioli, spicy mayo, or ranch for delicious flavor.
• Burgers – Serve the fries with my keto turkey burgers, juicy burgers, or keto sloppy joes.
• Steak – For a healthy steak and frites, serve with a sirloin steak, New York strip steak, or air fryer filet mignon.
• Chicken – Chicken and jicama fries are a great and healthy combination. Try air fryer chicken breast or air fryer chicken legs for a full meal cooked in your air fryer! If you prefer to cook your chicken at the same time as the fries using a different method, make chicken leg quarters in the oven, cilantro lime chicken on the stovetop, or keto fried chicken.

Serving Variation: Chili Cheese Fries

To make keto chili cheese fries, you’ll just need to add some chili topping, cheese, and green onions to your jicama fries:

1. Make keto chili. You can follow the same recipe at the link, but drain it a bit at the end if there’s a lot of liquid.
2. Make jicama fries. Follow the instructions on the recipe card below to cook the fries.
3. Combine. Place the fries in a baking dish that will fit into your air fryer (or your oven). Top with chili and shredded cheddar cheese.
4. Air fry. Cook in the air fryer (or the oven) for a couple of minutes to melt the cheese.

More Low Carb Comfort Food Recipes

If you like these keto jicama fries, try these other low carb comfort foods:

Fathead Pizza

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Cauliflower Tots

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole