Sweet Potato Fries Onion Dip (Print Version)

Golden crispy sweet potato fries served with creamy tangy onion dip, perfect for snacks or sides.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sweet Potato Fries

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.3 lbs), peeled and cut into fries
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Onion Dip

07 - 1 cup sour cream
08 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
09 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Arrange fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary.
03 - Air fry for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until fries are crisp and golden.
04 - While the fries cook, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
05 - In a medium bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, sautéed onion, onion powder, garlic powder, chives, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
06 - Serve the hot sweet potato fries immediately with the onion dip on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Achieve a perfect golden crunch with much less oil than traditional frying.
  • The homemade dip uses real sautéed onions for a deeper, more authentic flavor than store-bought versions.
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, making it a versatile crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
02 -
  • Avoid overcrowding the basket; cook in batches if necessary to ensure the air can circulate freely for even browning.
  • Cut your sweet potatoes into uniform sticks so they all finish cooking at the same time.
  • Let the sautéed onions cool slightly before mixing them into the sour cream base to maintain the dip's creamy consistency.
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