Sweet Potato Fries Onion Dip (Printable)

Golden sweet potato fries paired with a creamy, tangy onion dip for flavorful snacking 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

# How To:

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, working 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, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, sautéed onion, onion powder, garlic powder, chives, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
06 - Serve the hot sweet potato fries immediately with the onion dip on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Your kitchen won't smell like a deep fryer, and you'll actually want to eat these guilt-free.
  • The onion dip is silky and tangy without requiring any fancy techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
  • Crispy on the outside, creamy inside, ready in thirty-five minutes from start to finish.
02 -
  • Soaking cut sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before air frying removes surface starch and creates an almost impossibly crispy exterior that rivals any deep fryer.
  • The dip is best served cool or room temperature, which means you can make it an hour ahead and let the flavors meld while you handle other things.
03 -
  • Don't skip the halfway shake—it sounds minor but prevents one side from browning unevenly and ensures every fry has its moment against the heat.
  • Make the dip while the fries cook so everything comes together at peak temperature, and the fries are still steaming when people take their first bite.
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