With so many amazing keto-friendly specialty foods available that people might not get to enjoy outside of a low-carb diet, it's still the old favorites we're told we CAN'T eat that tempt us the most! And for some keto people, the humble French fry is among the most-missed tempting foods – maybe right after a tasty low-carb pizza crust. But the puzzle to solve with fries is twofold: potatoes have a TON of starch and that means loads of net carbs, but the typical French fry oil is also bad!

So how close can we come to a French fry recipe that's as good as the ‘real thing'? More importantly, is there even a way to make low-carb fries that taste great (never mind being a perfect replacement)? Well, the answer is a qualified “yes!” As you'll see in the video below, Alvina Rayne has a delicious recipe for fries that substitute jicama with some careful prep. They're definitely low-carb and won't bump you out of keto by themselves, BUT a cup of them do have 5 grams of Net carbs, so this makes a delicious side dish; not a treat to pig out on 🙂