If you haven't fallen in love with jicama yet, it's time.
Jicama is a fantastic root vegetable. It is low in calories, but contains a great amount of fiber (6.5 grams cup) along with vitamin C, folate, magnesium, and potassium. It is a bit sweet and super crunchy. Most commonly it is used in salads or salsas, like my Jicama Chopped Salad.
You can roast jicama as well! I have made this recipe in my oven before, but I now prefer the air-fryer method for ease. If you do not have an air fryer, the oven works just fine! The fries stay crisp on the inside yet being golden brown on the outside.
Jicama Fries
Serves 3
1 large jicama, peeled (I like to use a paring knife) and sliced into 1/4" sticks
1/2 tsp smoked sea salt flakes (regular sea salt is a fine substitute)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
Olive oil spray
Preheat air fryer (or oven) to 400 degrees. In a small bowl spray jicama with olive oil spray then toss with spices to coat evenly.
Cook for 15 minutes in the air fryer or 20 minutes in the oven, until lightly browned.
Serve with a side of guacamole or salsa for dipping.
Nutrition info per 1 cup: 49 calories, 0 g fat, 1 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate, 6.5 g fiber
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