Best Baked French Fries recipe- Photos

Best Baked French Fries + Ancho Ketchup

For the fries:
5 large Russet potatoes
1 tsp. sea salt, finely ground
1 tsp. garlic, ground
1 tbsp. peanut oil (I like the flavor of peanut oil here but you can substitute just about any light oil, even olive oil.)

For the ketchup:
24 oz. tomato paste
4 c. water
2 tbsp. garlic, ground
1 1/2 tbsp. ancho chile, ground
1 1/2 tbsp. onion powder
1 tbsp. cumin, ground
1 tsp. New Mexico chile, ground (These New Mexican chiles were red and hot. You can substitute cayenne or simply omit if you prefer a milder ketchup.)
2 tsp. sea salt, finely ground
3/4 c. white vinegar
1/4 c. brown sugar, tightly packed
1 1/2 tsp. canela, ground (Ground cinnamon may be substituted here.)