Sweet Potato For Holiday Not Mashed

1&1/4 c. fresh cranberries,
1 tsp. ea. chili powder, smoked paprika, allspice, cinnamon and salt,
9-10 oz. onion,
3 T. butter,
1 tsp. fresh thyme,
1&1/2 tsp. fresh rosemary,
1/4 tsp. pepper, 3 oz. bacon,
2 lb. 11 oz. unpeeled potato,
drizzle pure maple syrup.,
1 & 1/2 pt. oil for frying.( not olive oil unless you have extra light olive oil )