Spiced Oven-Baked Jicama Fries
Crispy jicama sticks coated in smoky spices, baked until golden without frying. This quick recipe (vegetarian, gluten-free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs jicama, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium (24 oz) jicama
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lime
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, toss 24 oz peeled and cut jicama sticks with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Spread the jicama sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy around the edges.
