french fried jicama

Name: French Fried Jicama
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) jicama; 3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika; vegetable oil

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Lynette C

Gulf Breeze, FL

Updated on May 11, 2022

Started trying out jicama when I was doing an "Around the World" culinary quest. I found out I liked it!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

Jicama is a lower-carb substitution for potatoes. As long as you don't expect it to taste exactly like a potato though, we think you'll really enjoy these jicama fries. Once fried, they're nice and crisp. We found they held their crispness even after sitting for a little it. They're ever so slightly sweet and not starchy (like a potato). We made a little dipping sauce for serving and really enjoyed this jicama recipe.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Deep Fry

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds jicama
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
vegetable oil

How To Make french fried jicama

Test Kitchen Tips

For a shortcut, you can buy jicama already peeled and sliced in sticks in the produce area of many supermarkets.

Step 1

Peel the jicama. Cut it into 1/4 inch strips.

Step 2

Place it in a large bowl of ice water; let it stand for 10 minutes.
Step 3

Drain well. Pat it dry.
Step 4

Combine the flour, salt, and paprika in a shallow bowl.
Step 5

Dredge the jicama in the flour mixture.
Step 6

Pour the vegetable oil to a depth of 1 inch in a Dutch oven. Heat to 375 degrees. Fry the jicama, in batches, for 10 minutes or until browned.
Step 7

Drain well on paper towels. Sprinkle with additional salt.
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