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jicama fries in parchment paper lined basket with ketchup

Keto Fries (Low Carb Jicama French Fries)

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 92
Author: Lisa MarcAurele
Keto fries. Is there really such a thing as low-carb french fries? The good news is there are great options like jicama fries that are a great alternative to the real thing!
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups jicama sliced (about 1 small)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt divided
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Peel jicama and slice into french fry pieces.
  • Sprinkle ½ teaspoon sea salt into medium pot of water. Bring to a boil.
  • Boil jicama fries in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain in colander.
  • Place drained jicama pieces into a large mixing bowl. Coat with avocado oil, then sprinkle on ¼ teaspoon sea salt, garlic powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Blend in spices.
  • Spread fries onto oiled baking pan. Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes, turning halfway through baking time, until fries are crisp.

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Notes

For crispier french fries, remove the jicama from the oven after about 10 minutes and then fry in hot oil until browned.
Radish or turnip can be used in place of the jicama and may not require boiling first.
(From Paula's Comment) These freeze really well. Just boil them for 5 minutes, cool them in an ice bath, then lay them out on clean towels until dry. Freeze on a cookie sheet then transfer to bags. You can then spritz them with oil and cook in the air fryer (or oven).

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 92 | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.7mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 2 g | % Carbs: 10.7 % | % Protein: 5.3 % | % Fat: 84 % | SmartPoints: 3
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