Name: Crispy Baked Celery Root Fries with Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 0.5 celeriac, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sticks; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 0.25 cup tomato paste; 2 tablespoons tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons harissa; 2 teaspoons brown rice syrup; 0.25 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.125 teaspoon onion powder; 1 pinch fine sea salt; 1 teaspoon water

Transform humble celery root into a delightful snack or side with these oven-baked fries. Their subtly sweet, celery-like flavor is beautifully enhanced by a vibrant, homemade harissa ketchup. This recipe ensures perfectly crisp fries every time!

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (99 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and place in the oven to preheat. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Place celeriac in a bowl; drizzle olive oil over and season with salt and black pepper. Toss fries to coat evenly. (2 minutes)

03

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Remove baking sheet from the hot oven. Transfer fries to the baking sheet in a single layer with some space between them. (3 minutes)

04

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. (20 minutes)

05

Step

While fries bake, combine tomato paste, tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, harissa, brown rice syrup, coriander, garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt in a small bowl. Stir to combine until smooth. Add water, 1/4 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency. Set ketchup aside. (10 minutes)

06

Step

Remove fries from oven and increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Flip fries and return baking sheet to the hot oven. Bake until crispy, about 15 minutes more. (2 minutes)

07

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Serve celery root fries with harissa ketchup. (1 minute)

For extra crispy fries, ensure the celeriac sticks are uniformly cut.
Don't overcrowd the baking sheet; bake in batches if necessary.
Adjust the amount of harissa in the ketchup to suit your spice preference. A pinch of smoked paprika also adds a lovely depth of flavor.
The fries are best served immediately while they are still hot and crispy.