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Sweet Potato “Steak Fries” with Cranberry Ketchup

Sweet Potato “Steak Fries” with Cranberry Ketchup


  • Author: OliviaBennett
  • Total Time: 45 mins

Description

Golden, smoky-sweet potato wedges meet a jewel-toned cranberry ketchup that’s tangy, sweet, and irresistibly seasonal. Perfect as a holiday appetizer, a colorful side dish, or a party platter centerpiece, this recipe transforms humble ingredients into a show-stopping bite that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.


Ingredients

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For the Fries:

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed (skin optional)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Cranberry Ketchup:

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

  • ½ cup ketchup

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

  • ¼ cup water (or apple cider/orange juice)

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar


Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep – Heat oven to 425°F (220°C) with baking sheet inside. Slice sweet potatoes into thick wedges; pat completely dry.

  2. Season & Arrange – Toss wedges with oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on hot baking sheet in a single layer.

  3. Roast – Bake 15 mins, flip, then roast 10–15 more mins until crisp-edged and tender inside.

  4. Make Ketchup – While fries roast, simmer cranberries, ketchup, sugar, water, and vinegar over medium heat until berries burst and sauce thickens (10–12 mins).

  5. Blend & Adjust – Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness or tang. Cool slightly—it thickens as it rests.

  6. Serve – Pile fries on a platter, sprinkle with flaky salt, and serve with cranberry ketchup for dunking.

Notes

  • Herb Lovers: Swap paprika for rosemary + onion powder.

  • Spicy Kick: Add cayenne to fries or red pepper flakes to ketchup.

  • Maple Finish: Toss hot fries with maple syrup & butter.

  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 30 mins

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210 cal Per Serving
  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 3g