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Jicama Fries

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by Vered DeLeeuwUpdated Apr 18, 2025
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5 from 35 votes

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These flavorful jicama fries make a great alternative to French fries. Making them is easy! Simply microwave them briefly and then bake them in a hot oven. They will satisfy the need for a salty, savory snack.

Jicama fries are served on a white plate wrapped in parchment paper.

These delicious fries are one of my favorite side dishes. While they are not exactly like French fries, they are delightful when served with ketchup or any other dip. To make sure they bake evenly, I first microwave them briefly to soften them. This helps prevent them from remaining crunchy after they've been baked.

Ingredients

The ingredients needed to make jicama fries.

Here's an overview of the ingredients needed for this recipe. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below.

Raw jicama: When I started making this recipe in 2014, I had to peel and slice a whole jicama. As I update this recipe in 2025, we have the option to buy pre-sliced jicama sticks. As you can see in the photo below, the packaged sticks are sometimes fairly wide, so it's best to cut them thinner to better resemble the shape of French fries.

Packaged jicama sticks.

Olive oil: I love the flavor this delicious oil adds to the fries.

To season: Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

Variations

  1. Use melted butter instead of olive oil. It's delicious!
  2. You can vary your spices. Seasonings that work well in this recipe are ½ teaspoon of onion powder and ¼ teaspoon of ground cumin.
  3. Make them spicy by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning.

Instructions

The detailed instructions for making this recipe are listed in the recipe card below. Here are the basic steps:

You start by peeling the jicama and cutting it into strips. As mentioned above, you can also find it pre-cut in many grocery stores. Microwave the strips to make them somewhat tender, then dry them with paper towels and toss them with olive oil and spices.

Coating jicama fries with olive oil and spices.

Arrange them in a baking dish and bake for about 40 minutes in a 400°F oven, until they are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and golden brown.

Jicama fries are ready in the pan.

Serve them immediately with your dip of choice. Here, they are shown dipped in unsweetened ketchup:

Jicama fries served with ketchup.

5 stars rating. 2nd time making this and it's delicious! thank you for a fabulous substitute for fries!
Madeline
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Recipe Tips

  • Microwaving the fries before baking them is optional. But if you don't microwave them first, the fries retain some of their crunch even when baked for a long time. I tried both versions, and my family preferred the microwaved version.
  • Sometimes, I bake the fries with other sturdy veggies like cauliflower, as shown in the photo below.
Jicama and cauliflower on the same baking sheet.

Recipe FAQs

Can I eat the jicama raw, or do I have to cook it?

You can eat it raw. Its taste is similar to an apple or an unripe pear, but not as sweet. When cooked, it becomes creamier, but it's still very mild, so it takes on the flavor of the seasonings you use.

Do these fries taste like French fries?

No. They are a good substitute, but in terms of flavor and texture, it's not exactly the same. These fries are delicious, but they lack the texture that only starchy potatoes can offer - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Can you make jicama fries crispy?

The challenge is not so much to get them crispy as to make them tender on the inside. They tend to remain crunchy on the inside even after being cooked for a long time. The method described here, of microwaving them first and then baking, is the best way I have found to make them relatively tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.

Can I keep the leftovers?

You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the microwave, covered, at 50% power. Better yet, re-crisp them in a 350°F oven for about ten minutes or until heated through.

Serving Suggestions

Suggested Main Courses

Jicama fries are very versatile! Just think of them as regular fries, and serve them with whatever dish you would serve with those. However, since I bake them in a 400°F oven, I like to serve them with a main course that I can bake in the same oven, such as:

  • Boneless chicken thighs
  • Crispy baked chicken thighs
  • Baked chicken drumsticks
  • Baked chicken wings
  • Baked hamburgers
  • Baked pork chops
  • Baked shrimp

They are also a natural choice to serve with steak (think steak frites!), including New York strip steak, ribeye steak, and flat iron steak.

Dipping Sauce

I usually serve these fries with unsweetened ketchup. My Dutch dad likes to dip them in mayonnaise. They are also delicious with guacamole or salsa, as shown in the photos below.

Jicama fries are served with salsa.
Jicama fries are served with guacamole.

Recipe Card

Jicama fries are served on a white plate wrapped in parchment paper.
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Baked Jicama Fries

These flavorful jicama fries make a great alternative to French fries. Making them is easy!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 165kcal
Author: Vered DeLeeuw
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Ingredients

  • 1 raw jicama - about 1 pound
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt - or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper - freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a ceramic or glass baking dish (such as a 9 X 13-inch baking dish). Alternatively, use a rimmed baking sheet and line it with parchment paper.
    Oven set to 400°F.
  • Peel the jicama and cut it into ¼-inch-thick fries, or use pre-sliced jicama strips.
    Packaged jicama sticks.
  • Place the jicama strips in a microwave-safe bowl. Add ¼ cup of water. Cover and microwave for 8 minutes, stopping once to gently stir. If I use a large jicama, I sometimes microwave it for up to 10 minutes, but 8 minutes is usually enough.
    Jicama strips in a bowl.
  • Using oven mittens, remove the bowl from the microwave. Be careful when removing the cover - hot steam will escape. Remove the jicama strips to paper towels to dry. 
    Drying jicama with paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, toss the partially cooked jicama fries with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
    Seasoned jicama sticks are arranged in a baking dish.
  • Bake until browned and tender-crisp, about 40 minutes. Serve immediately.
    Jicama fries are ready.

Notes

  • The packaged jicama sticks are sometimes fairly wide, so it's best to cut them thinner to better resemble the shape of French fries.
  • You can use melted butter as an alternative to olive oil. 
  • Microwaving the jicama fries before baking them is optional. But if you don't microwave them first, the fries retain some of their crunch even when baked for a long time. I tried both versions, and my family preferred the microwaved version.
  • I usually serve these fries with unsweetened ketchup. My Dutch dad likes to dip them in mayonnaise. They are also delicious with guacamole or salsa. 
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the microwave, covered, at 50% power. Better yet, re-crisp them uncovered in a 350°F oven for about ten minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition per Serving

Serving: 0.5 recipe | Calories: 165 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 285 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 2 g

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  1. Madeline says

    January 23, 2025 at 7:47 pm

    5 stars
    2nd time making this and it's delicious! thank you for a fabulous substitute for fries!

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      January 23, 2025 at 7:52 pm

      You're very welcome, Madeline! 🙂

  2. Jan says

    September 18, 2024 at 12:08 pm

    Hi - lovin' your [recently-found] website so far! Wondering if you can tell me if TURNIPS could be used in lieu of jicamas [since the structure of them seems so similar to the jicamas, tho' turnips a bit more specific in flavor than jicamas]? IF so, would you have suggestions more specific to using turnips in above recipe? TKS!

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      September 18, 2024 at 1:07 pm

      Hey Jan,
      Nice to meet you! This is a great question. Both are root vegetables with similar texture, but I only tested this recipe with jicama, so I'm not sure if it would work with turnips.

  3. Karen Reynolds says

    June 06, 2024 at 9:59 am

    Looking forward to trying this recipe! Can I par cook the fries hours in advance or is it better to cook them directly after the microwave?

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      June 06, 2024 at 11:32 am

      Hi Karen,
      Great question! Yes, you can par-cook them a few hours in advance and refrigerate them until ready to use. Place them on paper towels to absorb extra moisture.

    • Karen Reynolds says

      June 06, 2024 at 12:39 pm

      Perfect - thank you!

  4. Linda Cubitt says

    April 08, 2024 at 12:04 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!
    I made it in the air fryer. It took about 15 minutes. Paired it with a mayo/ butter chicken spice dip.
    Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      April 08, 2024 at 2:21 pm

      I'm so glad you enjoyed these fries, Linda! Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

  5. Lisa says

    August 10, 2023 at 12:30 pm

    Would this work in an air fryer?

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      August 10, 2023 at 12:59 pm

      Hi Lisa, I only tested this recipe in an oven.

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