Janette's Oven-Baked French Fries with Homemade Ket

Name: Janette's Oven-Baked French Fries with Homemade Ketchup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 russet potatoes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Nonstick cooking spray; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced; 1/4 cup finely minced red onion, chopped, soaked in cold water for 30 minutes, drained and squeezed dry; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar; Pinch ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 russet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
Nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon salt
6 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
1/4 cup finely minced red onion, chopped, soaked in cold water for 30 minutes, drained and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
Pinch ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
To make the fries: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Peel the potatoes and cut into desired French-fry size.
3
Place in a plastic bag along with the oil and shake until potatoes are evenly coated.
4
Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
5
Put the potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer and sprinkle with cayenne and black pepper.
6
Bake, turning potatoes once, until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, to make the ketchup: Stir all ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
8
If you like it chunky serve as is.
9
If you don't want the ketchup chunky, put ingredients into a food processor to puree.
10
When the fries are done, sprinkle with salt and serve immediately with the ketchup.

155

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 russet potatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, Nonstick cooking spray, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Janette's Oven-Baked French Fries with Homemade Ketchup falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Janette's Oven-Baked French Fries with Homemade Ketchup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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