Keto "Potato Chips" - Dehydrated, Crispy, Delicious Jicama Chips

[@SeriousKeto]

There are a few things I discovered while making this recipe: 1. Cut your slices VERY thin and use a mandoline to do this. If they are not thin enough, they will either be leathery or hard -- but not crispy. 2. Slice the jicama perpendicular to the root end. I don't know why this is, but the chips turn out crispier this way. 3. The "brining" step helps the chips become crispy in the dehydrator. I'm assuming it has to do with the salt drawing out moisture. 4. A temp setting of 110F - 115F is important. I found that higher temperatures just didn't crisp up properly.

[@aissalanetterivas7609]

Got it! 👍It's time to dust off my mandolin and use our dehydrator for something else besides beef & pork jerky. Loved the idea of the popcorn flavor. My husband and 2 sons use it on pork rinds. Quite a game changer. Love your videos!!!

[@FUKuViacom]

I was so excited initially to see the chip episode I’ve been anticipating since your original potato alternative video. Alas without making these myself just from the process it seems that this would be very much a Vinegar & Salt as opposed to traditional or “regular“ potato chip which is quite disappointing. Also I’m not entirely sure but I’m fairly confident that the dehydrator I already own does not go as low as 110° and that it’s not a controllable temperature setting at all… without getting out the manual I can’t be 100% certain but I believe the static temperature default is 165° maybe? Bummer.

[@aissalanetterivas7609]

@Maiden Minnesota our flavored pork rinds down here contain sugar. I'd rather flavor them on my own.

[@robertliguori8327]

Looks good I ordered the mandolin slicer and gloves so i dont lose my knuckles

[@robertliguori8327]

Love your channel I want to join your program,just need to decide which level im comfortable at

[@SimonJessey]

I'm always impressed by how much effort you invest in bringing us these videos, Steve. Thank you!

[@SeriousKeto]

Sometimes, I get a little obsessed about getting a recipe to work. 😲

[@lisaclark7306]

Obsess away Steve! And thanks for sharing!

[@hollyhopalong7405]

Hint on desiccant packs... you can throw them in the corner of the dehydrator next time it’s running to “recharge” them. Reuse them multiple times Thanks for all your hard work!

[@SeriousKeto]

Great tip. I believe you can also microwave them briefly to "recharge" them.

[@TheKrispyfort]

Thanks 👍

[@nrgltwrkr2225]

I just tried air frying these and they were marvelous! Thanks for the tip on vinegar powder. New Kitchen staple!!!

[@manofsan]

Do these Jicama chips taste like Potato Chips? If not, what's the difference in taste, texture, etc?

[@nrgltwrkr2225]

@@manofsan Jicama has a slightly sweet taste compared to Potato chips, to my taste buds. But they really take on herbs and spices well! I use smoked paprika, cumin, and Tajin (which is a lime spicy salt combo). They don't get as light and airy as a potato chip, so a little more dense, but they still give good crunch. If you have ever had Terra chips, or thin plantain chips, they are kind of similar in texture to those. ☺

[@manofsan]

@@nrgltwrkr2225 - thanks! Can you make hashbrowns or mashed potatoes out of them?

[@nrgltwrkr2225]

@@manofsan Here is my best no- potato Hashbrowns recipe: 100g grated cauliflower 100g grated radishes 1 egg 1/4 cup grated parmesan 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Grate cauliflower and radishes. Microwave for 3 minutes, then squeeze out moisture using a cheesecloth or towel. Mix drained veggies with egg, parmesan, salt and pepper. Form into patties and pan fry for 5 minutes per side in oil until crispy. Use a non-stick skillet and generous oil to get them crispy Let them cool 5 minutes after cooking to set Can add bacon, onions or other mix-ins. Here is my favorite Mashed No-Tatoes: 6 egg whites 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup cream cheese 2 tbsp beef gelatin powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp white pepper Toast the beef gelatin powder lightly in a dry skillet until fragrant. In a bowl, whisk together the egg whites and toasted gelatin until fully dissolved and frothy. Microwave the egg white mixture for 2 minutes, whisk vigorously, then microwave for 1 more minute. Add in the parmesan, cheddar, cream cheese, salt, garlic powder and white pepper. Use a hand mixer to whip everything together until thick, fluffy and smooth

[@JoePina0]

Just did this recipe in my oven on its lowest setting. About 5 hours. Came out great!

[@SeriousKeto]

Fantastic. The recipe takes some time and work, but I think it’s worth it. 🙂

[@sarahstrong7174]

Did you use any oil or just put thin slices in dry?

[@kaakrepwhatever]

Since I bought an air fryer, I've been making beet and rutabaga fries often. Cut into fry shapes, brush with oil, and cook at 250 until they are cooked, then turn the temp up to 400 for 10 minutes.

[@LeahStorm]

I was gonna make a video about this, but you covered everything I would have said (and likely better than I). You are clear, concise, friendly and informative. You also don't YELL in an open space and have that crappy echo i hate listening to. Your voice and volume is calming yet engaging. Your editing is perfect, too. Not too long, not too short. You don't say "um" constantly or.... ever. This video encompasses pretty much my entire checklist of "watchable". So of course, I subscribed. Thank you. Oh, and I'm gonna try your recipe. YUM!!

[@SeriousKeto]

Thank you for the kind words. 😊

[@weebellsbells5194]

Oh my god, you are my hero. I have the same dehydrator that has been sitting in my cupboard for a couple of years. Now I have something to use it for , I'm so happy and can't wait to try this. Thank you for all your time that you spend creating all these amazing recipes.

[@awildagarcia9673]

I love how down to earth you are… great idea with the jicama and dehydrator

[@lisseduvic4899]

Sounds like a perfect recipe to satisfy that crunch craving common to all keto diet followers. Thanks for developing it; can't wait to try it.

[@SeriousKeto]

It's a bit of work, but nice for the occasional treat.

[@scrogginssnapshots8916]

I know you've been trying to hone in on the perfect recipe for these. Congrats on finding it and as always thank you for sharing it after all the experimentation of creating the best version..... just as a side note, I will be working on that project Sunday

[@markphillips7538]

Jicama also makes a great tortilla if you happen to have a meat slicer (I bought a cheap one off Amazon for $45). I would slice them thin and then lightly toast them in a pan to soften them up so they were pliable. Jicama also makes a good Korean radish substitute for Radish kimchi, if you don't have it around. When I was living in Mexico I had zero Korean radish but heaps of jicama. :) Drizzled with a little lime juice, it also can mimic apple in some summery salad dishes.

[@SeriousKeto]

I never thought to use my meat slicer on jicama. Cool idea!

[@bigmort6916]

You can use lard to deep fry! It’s tasty and keto friendly too! And very cheap 👍🏻

[@bw7057]

The only way I like to do it 👍🏻

[@elviaaguilar3809]

Thank you very much, I am a potato chip junkie! This recipe allows me to stay on track! Thanks for all The experimenting you do to offer us substitutes to foods we crave! Thanks for sharing your love of food with us. 💜🙏🏻💜

[@krxgal52]

I tried it and my jicama shrunk down to nothing. 9 hrs later, over 95% shinkage..

[@marthaholtquist6331]

I had exactly the same problem and they were totally soft 😒 and the taste it’s just like sugar 🤢 yuck

[@dizziechef9502]

I just made a cowboy casserole out of jicama. I pressure cook my slices of potato size slices of jicama. Then I salt them. Let them set in fridge until I needed them. I browned my hamburger, diced onion, seasonings. Put in casserole dish put meat in casserole cream of soup. Then jicama slices. Thin slices of carrots, Pepper , salt to taste. Stirred well. Put in oven after putting a couple pats of butter on top. Baked 20 min at 350. Exactly like my cowboy casserole with pots. Cheese melted on top if you like.

[@carolnain9042]

My goodness but you make it look so easy with your honed skills. I floundered a bit with the mandolin (user error) however they turned out very nice (even if they don't look quite like yours). I really liked this recipe.

[@dr.evelynsharp2351]

LOVE this! Actual cooking (what a foodie you are!), links, new ideas, full equipment explanation, taste options including WHY, metric and stupid (ooops, non-metric), friendly (I would so love to meet and discuss food!!). This may be my favorite of yours so far ---- and I'm not a chip eater, particularly. Well done!! Seriously!!

[@SeriousKeto]

Glad you liked it!! I try to balance out my videos between quick & easy and more complicated. I wouldn't call this complicated, but it is a bit more involved than making a chaffle. 🙂

[@dr.evelynsharp2351]

@@SeriousKeto Balance is good. But I'm a detail, know the science and reasons, learn new ingredients, weigh into 1 bowl-type person. This met my requirements (haha) as do many of yours. Just had to comment and give you kudos.

[@SeriousKeto]

I'm the same way when I'm cooking not on video. There are a number of ingredients, tools, and techniques I'm excited to introduce to the SeriousKeto community, but I feel that I need to ease them in...

[@dr.evelynsharp2351]

@@SeriousKeto agreed. And I'm not saying I don't like those. Yes, fangirl here. Just that I loved this one. Have a great day!

[@1XenosagaLover]

I haven't heard of jicama here in Canada...but it looks like daikon (lo bok) radish which I use to make a gratin cause they taste ans feel like potatoes when cooked...so I'm going to try using that for these chips...plus they Daikin are already in that circular potato shape. Thanks for all your hard work , love your videos.

[@deannam3391]

Chips were always my fav before going keto......appreciate all the hard work you put into your recipes....will definitely have to try this!

[@SeriousKeto]

Hope you enjoy

[@healthhollow7218]

I have GOT to try this method for cooking jicama. I’ve tried the air fried, the oven method, and they’re so-so but I’m looking for a more crispy version. My boys aren’t thrilled with my methods thus far and they need their veggies so I’ll try this! Thank you so much Steve! 🎉😊

[@SeriousKeto]

Just do you know, it’s a fair bit of work for just a little payoff.

[@chuck154]

Another old vid popping up in my feed. Just FYI. Thanks for all the great content!

[@tamarajans]

I just love your videos! Love them! So thorough and useful and keto life-expanding. I’m just very grateful for you and your channel. 💖

[@ScenicSitesandBites]

We finally got some jicama and made this recipe. Since we didn't have a newer fancy dehydrator, we were forced to use our old K-Tel dehydrator (no fan or temp control) so it took more like 15 hours but we were impressed with the taste, sadly the portions are small compared to what most people are used to when they think of chips. This gave us another snack for good variety to have ready to eat. Thanks for what you do.

[@SeriousKeto]

They definitely shrink up vs what you start out with.

[@zebra3stripes]

Jicama chips and a double shot of Aerosmith coming up right after this short commercial break. What a voice!

[@SeriousKeto]

Thank you.

[@donnabeach1250]

Steve when you are ready to start selling these chips, I'm in!! I am a potato chip junky and would be worth the cost of shipping!

[@pobrien864]

My sister gave me a dehydrator for Christmas a year or two ago so I am going to have to give this a try! I am thinking I’ll use some Old Bay seasoning on mine! Thanks Steve!

[@SeriousKeto]

Something I repeat from time to time - this recipe is more of a "can" it be done, rather than a "should" it be done. It's a fair bit of work for a little payoff. 😉

[@LoveWinsMovement]

Keep your dehydrator on the Dining Room table, a side buffet or a spare desk! Also thank you for the tip on the little desiccate pouch to keep things crispy. Genius!

[@SeriousKeto]

I have a little table for it in my basement now.

[@sundoesshine8800]

A dehydrator tip, you can dry lemon etc to use in ice water. Takes a few min to rehydrate but So darn convenient.

[@SeriousKeto]

Thanks for the tip. I'm really glad I bought mine as my herb garden is already going crazy with oregano, basil and chives (so far). I got some drying as I type this.

[@cherylmeredith2248]

I don't have a dehydrator, but I sure do appreciate the lesson on how to peal the jicama!

[@jacquiemoppett2391]

What is a jicama?

[@InLawsAttic]

FYI- I found already sliced raw jicama at HEB/Market already sliced very thin- and it said “jicama tortillas” but looks like your photos. Trying this. Thanks so much!

[@SeriousKeto]

I've been told some Trader Joe's carries jicama "tortillas" as well.

[@ScenicSitesandBites]

I have never tried Jicama before, actually I don't even know where to find it but I love chips so now I have a mission to seek these out and try this recipe and do my own experiments with this new to me food item. Thanks for sharing your potato chip replacement, you have made my day. -Zack

[@SeriousKeto]

They are typically found in the produce department of your grocery store near the root vegetables (parsnips, turnips, etc.).

[@ScenicSitesandBites]

Serious Keto Thanks

[@Peraccm]

You can find them at any Mexican grocery store too

[@marjake3147]

My aunt was a legendary baker locally and she used to melt lard to cook her doughnuts in. It's cheap and has a very high smoke point-

[@SeriousKeto]

It’s a great fat to cook in/with.

[@imcal01]

Just brought a dehydrator , i already have a biltong maker, but wanted a dehydrator to try new recipes. So Thanks for this.

[@SeriousKeto]

I expect I’ll be doing some more dehydrator recipes in the coming months.

[@jpp8767]

Dessicant packs...brilliant!

[@pgood33605]

As Kevin would say from "The Office",.... "that was AWESOME".... I'm buying everything as we speak! Nicely done!

[@jackieperez9922]

I just started dehydrating and storing. I’m always looking for foods that are keto friendly. Thank you so much for all the work you put into all your videos. I hope you work on a cookbook because I’ll definitely get it.

[@katieirish5765]

...hamina hamina hamina.....I'm crazy for salt & vinegar chips! I'm definitely making theses! Thank you so much!

[@FineAndHappySight]

Hoping you’ll be coming out with a cookbook soon. It’d be nice to support you and have all your great recipes handy.

[@scottmiller2591]

There are several sites suggesting that you can reuse desiccant packets by running them through the oven. I would think the dehydrator would work as well, although maybe it needs to be hotter than that. One suggestion is to use a vacuum pump; this might work, but most high quality vacuum pumps don't won't water vapor running through them - they get water in the vacuum oil, and it limits the maximum vacuum drawn in the future. Not a problem in Colorado, though.

[@SeriousKeto]

You can also microwave them.

[@6862211]

Thank you so much for all your hard work! I hate to experiment ......you have done it all for me! Need to get out my dehydrator...love your seasoning for these chips! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@SeriousKeto]

I like to experiment when it works out the first or second time. This one had me right on the edge of giving up around experiment number ten. I hope you enjoy it. 🙂

[@belizeguy]

Jicama is very popular here and really delicious. One of the trendy Restaurants in Merida gets very fresh, very young jicama, slices it really thin like you did, and then rolls a filling inside, like a local Fresh Spring Roll. Really good. Here too, we get them fresh from the ground and they do not have that thick tough skin on the outside. Frequently served cut in sticks with carrots cut in sticks as well marinated in a good vinegar at least overnight. Finger food heaven. Thanks for this. I love my Excalibur Dehydrator. Brought it with me. We use it to make Keto Candied Ginger too! Yummy good treat. Thanks again!

[@SeriousKeto]

I think they work quite nicely as crudites with some dip.

[@belizeguy]

@@SeriousKeto Yes, indeed!

[@tasst2674]

I bought the biggest organic jicama yesterday I could find yesterday. Watching the video one more time then to the kitchen. Wish me luck! Love my dehydrator. I dehydrate cauliflower as I just can’t eat 7-10 cups of raw veggies daily.

[@SeriousKeto]

Good luck. This recipe is a fair amount of work, but it's a nice treat once in a while.

[@tasst2674]

In the dehydrator now. Not afraid of work for healthy options that really taste right. Thanks again!

[@SeriousKeto]

Let me know how they turn out for you.

[@tasst2674]

Sadly turns out I don’t like the vinegar flavor and it took over 48 hours on my dehydrator so next time I am going to increase the temperature. I bought another jicama and will try again without the vinegar. 🤞🏻

[@SeriousKeto]

@@tasst2674 good luck!

[@The_Keto_Klingon]

Your videos are some of the highlights of my days. On one of your kitchen hack videos how about a knife selection care tutorial? LOVE the Baby Yoda shirt.

[@SeriousKeto]

I'll add that to my list. My next kitchen hack video (in my opinion) is going to be one that EVERYONE can use. At least, I hope so...

[@SewWhittle]

My favorite chip for the past 45 years....salt & vinegar 😍♥️. BTW, that’s a LOT of work for some chips 🙈🤣

[@SeriousKeto]

Lots of things are lots of work. 😉

[@idyllicacrylicsjulieb4328]

@@SeriousKeto yep. Regular chips are just as much work 😊

[@SeriousKeto]

@@idyllicacrylicsjulieb4328 I would argue that regular chips are more work, in that you have to be actively working the fry oil. For this, the work is essentially over once you've laid the slices on the dehydrator trays.

[@compoundcooking7113]

Salt & vinegar sounds awesome

[@Jaham771]

I wonder how jalapenos jima chips would taste?

[@darlas9250]

Sounds fantastic! Will definitely give a try! Thanks for all your experimenting to 'get it right'! You're the best!

[@annweitoish8856]

Yes and Thank you Steve so much 😉

[@Ketometo2025]

Hi Steve, I was wondering if you could show us the dehydrator bit more. Why would I buy it over using the oven to dry the chips. I would appreciate if you make a special segment of all your kitchen appliances and tools and why we should get any of them. Thus far, I find your tools to be practical and won’t break the bank. Just elaborate more on the appliances. Thank you.

[@SeriousKeto]

Noted for a future video.

[@janwells2199]

Vinegar Powders are mostly Maltodextrin. This Jansal Valley also lists modified food starch.

[@SeriousKeto]

there is no ingredients list on my container. I guess if you're super-clean keto, you'd want to use some other spice.

[@janwells2199]

It's in the Amazon listing.

[@SeriousKeto]

They sure don't make it very obvious having you scroll down 3 screens and tucking it in next to the legal disclaimer.

[@enkiofsumer8374]

A good substitute for chips (fries) is to use swede, I think in the U.S. it's arugula. Just peel, cut into the size you want, par boil for a few minutes until tender. Then strain them and dry them off. Toss them in a bowl with some olive or avocado oil (even melted lard/tallow) with salt, pepper and any herbs or spices you like until evenly coated. Then simply lay out in an air fryer and cook at 200°C (around 400°F) for 15 minutes, checking after 10 minutes and turning them. The cooking time will depend on the size you've cut them. You can also do them in a normal oven, but an air fryer gives better results. Hope this is useful to anyone reading the comments.

[@SeriousKeto]

Actually, in the US it's called rutabaga.

[@lpmoron6258]

@@SeriousKeto thank you! I was confused

[@dreamof_me]

My mom uses a potato peeler and fries them in tallow or avocado oil to get a “kettle” chip flavor

[@SeriousKeto]

I’ll have to give that a try.

[@rbmiller3346]

Tajin Mexican spice works well as it is a spicy lime flavor that works well with jicama.

[@SeriousKeto]

Tajin is great. Thanks for the reminder. I’ll use it in my next batch.

[@podunkpretties]

Oh my goodness! Chips! I need a bigger dehydrator! You're the man!

[@niccidee782]

I've never thought of "supreming" a jicama before. Great idea Steve :)

[@coraramage9100]

This is the first time I've ever heard of this vegetable. They're not available here in Scotland. We learn something new every day 😀 You put a lot of work, effort and dedication into your recipes and explain everything. You should have your own t.v show.

[@SeriousKeto]

Thank you. 😊

[@jsnneill]

you do mate. its what we call turnips :)

[@caitlin6151]

I have experimented a lot with jicama (keto since 1997) I never once thought of the dehydrators. Off to the store for jicama. I'll let you know what I think😀

[@carollizc]

Try using Tajin seasoning on the chips. I enjoy simple sliced jicama with Tajin. They're crunchy, slightly spicy, and tend to disappear all too quickly.

[@SeriousKeto]

Honestly this recipe was more “proof of concept” than anything else. It’s a lot of work for a little payoff.

[@jackiepowell3591]

I have a very old dehydrator with no temp control. Probably too hot for this but I can sacrifice one jicama to find out.

[@imfirehawk72]

I have that same dehydrator and love it. Can't wait to make these!

[@SeriousKeto]

I was reluctant to purchase it based on the price, but I'm getting a ton of use out of it. I'm sure as gardening season progresses, I'll be dehydrating lots of veggies and herbs.

[@InLawsAttic]

Wow, need chips AND beef jerky! We have a dehydrator and I use to make herb spices- like celery powder etc.

[@Menditha]

I’m so excited you did salt and vinegar chips! My FAVORITE! Can’t wait to try this.

[@MartyRaaymakers]

I have a dehydrator on my instapot. Thinking it may work. And jicama out of the field is everywhere

[@SunniDae333]

Wow, you have an AMAZING voice.

[@SeriousKeto]

Thank you. I use it in all of my videos. 😉

[@SunniDae333]

@@SeriousKeto lol!

[@Banannna228]

Man, these looks so satisfying. Chips are my downfall in life. I can probably eat the whole batch of these. Too bad I don't have a dehydrator. Someday! Thank you for working so hard to bring such great recipes.

[@larrycanepa]

You might be able to do them in an oven on the lowest bake setting (170 F?). I use an oven to make beef jerky and it comes out perfect. For the jerky I use 180 F. The trick is opening the door periodically to let the steam out.

[@Banannna228]

@@larrycanepa worth a try. Thank you!

[@larrycanepa]

@@Banannna228 Absolutely! We all have to help each other out with tricks and ideas. =)

[@dianaaviles260]

Nice tip about the packets, thank you.

[@SeriousKeto]

I find I'm putting them in a lot of things that I want to keep dry and crisp (my candied nuts, my pork rind "bread crumbs", etc.).

[@jennyparrish7239]

My air fryer has a dehydrator setting I’ll have to see how that works. Although it will be much smaller batches

[@stevegregory1075]

How did the air fryer work? I have one also and may try it this weekend if yours worked.

[@enkiofsumer8374]

The air fryer makes excellent fries/chips, from swede.

[@jennyparrish7239]

Steve Gregory have not had a chance to try it yet. Seems like I’m working non stop lol

[@zoftig65]

@Maiden Minnesota LOL Thank you for that. I thought he had a Swedish friend. ha

[@Kitties4321]

YUM!!! You have me wanting to dehydrate jicima. I just purchased a dehydrator and will also try making ham jerky

[@lighthousefan5538]

I have a square Chefman air fryer that I ordered extra trays so I can a try in each slot. I for and use the dehydrating function all the time or jerky, dog treats and to crisp up crackers. The chips have alluded me until now. I look forward to trying your method!

[@spnkrr]

Baking egg wraps with olive oil and seasonings kinda works for fries

[@InLawsAttic]

Thank you so much for this; hope to do it soon. And no nuts! Yea!

[@JensGraikowski]

If you have a convection oven, you can use it as a dehydrator. Granted, it is not as energy efficient, but the advantage is that it's usually pretty big, which helps with big batches. 😉

[@SeriousKeto]

I also did a video on oven thermostat calibration, which could be used to "hack" your oven into going down to a lower (more dehydrator like) temperature than it may otherwise be capable of.

[@JensGraikowski]

Oh, brilliant, @@SeriousKeto! I already use my oven quite successfully as a dehydrator, but I'm always interested in perfecting my methods. I'll check out that video. Cheers, mate! 👍🏽😉

[@finallycarnivore]

This was great Steve, but I'd like to have heard more about the flavor of the Jicama chip. Keep up those awesome recipes!

[@SeriousKeto]

The flavor was like a salt and vinegar potato chip, but a bit sweeter.

[@MsMe99999999]

Oh boy this looks good! I love my s&v chips.

[@ladyfritz8r]

Nice crunch!

[@shelleycarefoot2]

Canada = chips as in fish and chips but then we also have chips like potato chips and french fries thanks to our neighbors to the south. Yes, we add a u in neighbour :)

[@enkiofsumer8374]

As a Brit, fish and chips is a MUST for me. It's hard on keto, but I've just posted my swede chips recipe above. For a batter to coat the fish, use whey protein isolate instead of flour, a teaspoon of baking powder or soda and mix with sparkling water or diet lemonade to the consistency you like. Then fry in a couple of inches of lard/tallow in a deep pan. It's the nearest you'll get to British fish and chips on keto. Hope you try it.

[@robertliguori8327]

Really want to try this recipe I got the gloves and special slicer and a dehydrator Cant find a jicama in any of my local stores

[@lukaspriest]

Your videos are just fantastic. Thank you!!!!

[@johnbiswanger4292]

I tried frying in beef tallow and they were great, better than the dehydrator ones.

[@SeriousKeto]

Good info. Thanks.

[@marlolarsen8027]

Thank you. I miss my chips. Love your videos so much information

[@SeriousKeto]

These are some work. It's right on the edge of what I call "Can it be done?" rather than "Should it be done?".

[@eighties73]

Can't wait to try this one!!! Thanks Steve.

[@janp7660]

I really like jicama but raw, I can eat the entire thing because it's so nice and crunchy. I'm going to try these and then try to practice some restraint and not eat them all in one sitting!

[@SeriousKeto]

Just to warn you, there is a disproportionate ratio of work to payoff for this recipe. It was more of a "proof of concept". 😉

[@martijobarrett4527]

That was rad. Gonna order D., all of the above.😉👍 THANKS, STEEEVE! 💃🏻💞

[@MarydToKeto]

This is awesome! I've never tried jicama but this looks amazing!

[@dizziechef9502]

I want to use bbq powder on mine too. Along with the vin powder.

[@markwaters5578]

This sounds great, but I have 2 problems . Living in Hawaii (Big Island) finding fresh Hicama and power ( 40 cents a kwh) makes it prohibitive.

[@SeriousKeto]

I’d rather live in Hawaii than make jicama chips. 😄

[@rjrnj1]

Me, too.

[@SunyJim]

You sir are a GENIUS!!

[@SeriousKeto]

Thank you. It's really more persistence than genius, but I'll accept the compliment. 😉

[@Holli_Sassafras]

In Texas, we have a store called HEB that sells thin sliced jicama that I've used raw as a substitute for a tortilla. Obviously, it's wet-ish, but it has such a fresh taste that brightens up a "taco."

[@myalenep1262]

That is my childhood snack! 😍 But we just eat it as it is but my favorite is dipping it in salt and vinegar. Yum! 😋

[@SeriousKeto]

I ate a lot of the vinegar/salt soaked slices as I loaded up the dehydrator trays. "Oops, that one broke -- I guess I'll just have to eat it." 😄

[@OldSchoolPrepper]

just an FYI for all you folks who don't have dehydrators, you can use your oven! check your manual and see how, my oven actually has a 'drying' setting...for gas ovens this is often just using the pilot light, for electric (like mine) you can dial them down very low. It doesn't cost too much to run an oven for several hours...my oven (Jenn-Air) costs about .35 (cents) an hour so it's worth it to me to run an oven to make jerkey or other items (Jicima chips!) for 6 or 8 hrs!

[@SeriousKeto]

Good tip. I also share how you can hack your oven's thermostat (if you don't have a "drying" setting) in the oven calibration video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWm2eJhsgpiYqJY

[@ToddDolce]

I would use Celery Root instead. MUCH less carbs and bakes or fries really well....and crispy!

[@KayDejaVu]

Ever made seaweed chips? A small batch is $5. Zucchini chips are wonderful too when dehydrated.

[@SeriousKeto]

I have not

[@Jean-vs6eq]

Enjoyed the video Steve...unfortunately, I won't be making these anytime soon. I am one of those who don't have room to store a dehydrator and probably wouldn't use it enough to get pay back for the cost of one! Although I am purchasing an outdoor "dehydrator" (screened one) to dry my herbs which I plant every year. Don't know how it will work or if it will do good, but for the price it's worth the try. After all....it was the way our ancestors did it...outdoors!

[@SeriousKeto]

I know that not every appliance I use is one that people have, want, need, or have room for. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, though. 🙂

[@christinethomas4146]

Is vinegar necessary for the brine if making chips that aren't salt and vinegar flavored? I do love salt and vinegar chips though.

[@SeriousKeto]

No

[@christinethomas4146]

@@SeriousKeto Thank you!

[@debbiesullivan7269]

That’s dedication, sounds crispy but I wouldn’t have the patience to make! Thanks for sharing!!

[@SeriousKeto]

Sometimes, I get a little obsessed with proving that something CAN be done (or keto-fied). This seems like a lot of work, but once you taste one and you get that crispy potato chip sensation, I think the payoff is worth it. Thanks for the comment. 🙂👍

[@tarinewton7296]

@@SeriousKeto I am so glad for your obsession! :D :D

[@coachdavanna7560]

Was the vinegar only about flavor or does it do something for the texture? What if I wanted to end up with a cheddar chip so skip the vinegar step or season over it

[@SeriousKeto]

Just there for flavor. Season however you'd like. :)

[@JudiChristopher]

EXCELLENT VIDEO.... Have you made Potato Chips this way too? I love this video... Thank you

[@SeriousKeto]

I've only done this with Jicama, and honestly, it's probably more work than it's worth.

[@MarnysCrochetandCrafts]

I have wanted an Excalibur 9 tray for years. I have just a plain Nesco dehyrdator that doesn't even have temp control on it. Unfortunately, it is in storage since I moved back in with my parents. But I used to use it all the time. This makes me want an Excalibur even more now. LOL! I would use onion powder.

[@SeriousKeto]

I've been getting A LOT of mileage out of my Excalibur. It will be used in my tortilla chip video when that comes out.

[@lizadunn937]

Wow. Thanks for your efforts!

[@krxgal52]

Bought the Jicama and will try this Sunday..

[@karenmarbach817]

Mine are soaking now. I may have to get a new mandolin - my thinnest setting is thicker than yours. I'm hoping they're not leathery or tough. Hoping for sturdy, like corn chips! I'm sure I'll have to dehydrate longer, too. At least if they're too thick and don't come out good, a wasted jicama wasn't too expensive!

[@SeriousKeto]

Good luck. I had to paper thin to get the results I wanted (neither leathery nor tough).

[@Lemoncholy7]

Try a baked fry recipe. You could call for finishing them off by pan frying with lard

[@SeriousKeto]

I'm here to tell you, I've tried every cooking combination I can think of to get a jicama fry. My best version was still nowhere near a recipe that I'd be proud of.