Spiced Sweet Potato Fries with Maple Ketchup Recipe
Crispy spiced sweet potato fries baked to golden perfection and served with a unique homemade maple-spiced ketchup, blending warmth and sweetness for a delightful snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Fries
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2–3/4” sticks
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Maple Ketchup
- 3/4 cup ketchup (your favorite kind)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) and prepare a baking rack by spraying it with cooking spray, placing it on a baking sheet. If you prefer baking directly on the sheet, this step can be omitted.
- Prepare the Spice Oil Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, cinnamon, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a fragrant spice coating for the fries.
- Coat Sweet Potato Fries: In a large bowl, toss the peeled and cut sweet potato sticks with the olive oil and spice mixture until all fries are evenly coated with the flavorful blend.
- Arrange and Bake: Spread the fries out in a single layer on the prepared baking rack or baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart to allow crisping. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Flip and Continue Baking: After the initial bake, carefully flip the fries to promote even cooking and crisp edges. Return them to the oven and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes until edges turn golden and crispy.
- Prepare the Maple Ketchup: While the fries bake, combine ketchup, maple syrup, allspice, clove, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir well until the ingredients are fully blended into a smooth, flavorful dipping sauce.
- Serve: Once fries are baked to perfection, serve them hot alongside the maple-spiced ketchup for dipping and enjoy this delicious, spiced snack.
Notes
- For crispier fries, use a baking rack to allow air circulation around the fries while baking.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to your heat preference; omit if you prefer no spice.
- Sweet potato fries can be made ahead and reheated for a quick snack.
- Maple ketchup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- To ensure even cooking, try to cut sweet potatoes into uniform sticks.
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