FRIED JICAMA RECIPES FOR WEIGHT LOSS

That moment when you do not want to boil or bake fried jicama recipes could be your saving grace. It is quite an easy and less stressful process. All you need to do, is heat your wok, add oil and add your Jicama. When it is soft but slightly crispy, you take it off and add toppings. It is weight loss friendly, healthy, filled with a lot of nutrients, tasty and filling. These recipes could be served as a main dish or side dish, depending on your preference. In fried jicama recipes, there is an opportunity to explore flavours and make dipping and sauce. For varieties of these fried jicama recipes, check the recipes below.

Fried Jicama Recipes

1.    Crispy Garlic Parmesan Jicama Fries

Parmesan, garlic and Jicama is a beautiful combination for a tasty meal.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 17 minutes

Total time: 27 minutes

Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of unflavored protein powder
• 1/3 cup of grated parmesan cheese
• 1 medium jicama
• 2 tablespoon of chopped parsley
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
• Avocado oil
• 2 teaspoons of onion powder

Preparation

1. First of all, preheat avocado oil īn a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Then, peel your Jicama, cut off the root, peel the skin.
3. Now, cut your Jicama into shoestring French fries sizes using a knife
4. Add protein powder and seasonings into a bowl, put Jicama in the same bowl and mix well to coat.
5. Make sure your oil is hot enough; you can throw in a small piece of Jicama. If it sizzles immediately, then it is hot. Pour your jicama fries (don’t overcrowd it)
6. Fry jicama for about 12 minutes or until your fries become golden.
7. Then remove it and place it on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
8. Lastly, top with parmesan, garlic and parsley.

Nutritional facts

Fat 5.7g; Carbohydrate 3.2g; Protein 16.3g; calories 193g.

2.    Jicama Fries

Jicama is from the bean family. It is a great way to enjoy your low calories vegetables.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 25minutes

Total time: 35minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
• ¾ cup of water
• ¼ teaspoon of dried chives
• ½ teaspoon of onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon of dried chives
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon of dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of cashew
• ¼ teaspoon of dried dill

Preparation

1. First of all, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F
2. Then, peel the Jicama and cut it into spears, then into ¼ inch matchsticks.
3. Next, boil your water in a small pot over medium heat
4. Now, add the Jicama and cook it for about 10 minutes.
5. Use a colander to drain water and transfer the jicama slices into a large bowl. Then, add paprika, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and sea salt.
6. Next, arrange the air fryer tray or basket in an even layer. There should be enough space between the fries.
7. Fry it for about 15 minutes until it becomes crispy, then you can shake the basket.
8. Lastly, serve with guacamole or vegan ranch dip

For ranch dip

Add all your ingredients into a high-speed blender without dill and parsley. Then puree it till it gets smooth and creamy. Transfer it from the blender into a medium bowl and add parsley and dill. Store in the refrigerator

Nutritional facts

Fat 2g; Carbohydrate 7.2g; Protein 1g; calories 47g.

3.    Cilantro Lime Jicama Fries

These crispy jicama fries are satisfying and tasty. It is served with zesty chipotle mayonnaise.

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon of chipotle chilli powder
• 2 medium jicama
• 1 handful of cilantro
• Juice from 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• A dash of salt
• 1 tablespoon of agave nectar Chipotle mayonnaise
• 2 dried chilli chipotle pepper
• 1 piece of garlic
• ½ cup of pine nuts
• A dash of salt
• Water
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Preparation

1. First of all, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
2. Then, wash and peel your Jicama, slice them into spears
3. Combine your seasoning n a bowl, add jicama fries in the bowl and toss it together
4. Place a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. When it is hot, add Jicama and let it fry for about 7 minutes.
5. Remove the fries and sprinkle cilantro over them.
6. To make chipotle mayonnaise, soak your pine nuts and chipotle pepper for at least 30 minutes.
7. Then add all the ingredients into a blender, blend until it is very smooth

Nutritional facts

Fat 5g; Carbohydrate 6g; Protein 1g; calories 64g.

4.    Jicama Fries with Romesco Dipping Sauce

This recipe is served as a side dish, appetizer or snack.

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Total time: 40 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredient

• 2/3 cup of blanched unsalted almonds
• ¼ cup of olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon of chile powder, dried thyme, ground cumin, dried oregano each
• 1 large Jicama
• 1 15 oz jar of roasted red bell peppers
• 2 large cloves of garlic
• Pinch each of sea salt and ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon of paprika
• 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 2 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh flat parsley leaves.

Preparation

1. First of all, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F. Then put Jicama inside a spiral slicer and turn the crank to make it into noodles.
2. Next, use a sharp knife to cut Jicama noodles into 3-inch pieces.
3. Then, toss your jicama noodles with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle cumin, thyme, oregano, chile powder, garlic powder.
4. Now, toss it to coat and mix well. Arrange your jicama pieces evenly on a lined baking sheet.
5. Bake your Jicama for about 30 minutes, turn halfway through. It should be golden and crispy.
6. While baking, combine 3 tablespoons of oil, garlic cloves, vinegar, black pepper, paprika and salt in a food processor. Blend it until it is smooth.
7. Then transfer your fries into a serving platter. Lastly, sprinkle parsley over the fries and serve with pepper sauce.

Nutritional facts

Fat 15; Carbohydrate 23g; Protein 12g; calories 240.

5.    Jicama Fries with Poblano Tahini Sauce

Jicama fries with poblano Tahini sauce has a higher fibre and low carb than taking French fries. You can serve the fleshy jicama fries with creamy tahini sauce.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20minutes

Total time:  30 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 ½ pound of peeled Jicama
• ¾ teaspoon of kosher salt
• 1 small seeded poblano chile
• 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons of tahini
• ½ teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1 garlic clove
• ½ teaspoon of paprika
• ½ cup of fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons of water

Preparation

1. First of all, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.
2. Then place your Jicama in a large bowl with two tablespoons of oil, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, paprika.
3. Mix your ingredients thoroughly to coat evenly. Next, spread them in a single layer.
4. Next, fry them for about 20minutes. As it fries, tosses them occasionally until it becomes tender or golden brown.
5. While frying, mix your poblano chile, tahini, oil, salt, cilantro, water, garlic, cumin, lime juice in a blender and blend till it is smooth.
6. Lastly, serve them with sauce.

Nutritional facts

Fat 10g; Carbohydrate 12g; Protein 2g; calories 142g.

6.    Stir-Fried Jicama with Black Mushroom

A combination of mushroom and Jicama alongside other flavorful ingredient is quite interesting.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 10minutes

Total time: 25minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• ¼ cup of chicken broth
• 3 celery stalks
• ¼ teaspoons of sugar
• 4 shallots
• 8 medium dried black mushroom
• 8 ounces of Jicama
• 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• ¼ teaspoon of salt

Preparation

1. First of all, soak your mushroom for 20 minutes in hot water. When it is soft, drain, add warm water and drain again.
2. Make sure you squeeze out all excess liquid from it. Then, cut off and discard the stem. Cut your mushroom into ¼ inch slices, cut shallot into fourths, celery into ¼ inch slices (diagonally), Jicama into ¼ inch pieces.
3. Next, heat the wok until it is very hot. Then, add 3 tablespoons of oil, mushroom, celery, dealt, shallots.
4. Cook and stir continuously for a minute, then add your Jicama and stir for a minute more.

Nutritional facts

Fat 5g; Carbohydrate 6g; Protein 1g; calories 93.

With these fried jicama recipes, you do not have an excuse for making one recipe all the time.do not hesitate to share your experience after trying them out.