Sweet Potato Fries Onion Dip (Printable Version)

Crispy sweet potato fries with a creamy onion dip for a flavorful snack or side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sweet Potato Fries

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, 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

# Steps to Follow:

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 brown.
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.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They're genuinely crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, no deep fryer required or messy cleanup afterward.
  • The caramelized edges taste almost candied, and the smoked paprika adds depth that feels way fancier than it actually is.
  • Making the onion dip while the fries cook means everything comes together in one efficient, hungry-person-friendly timeline.
02 -
  • Soaking cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking pulls out starch and gives you noticeably crispier results—I learned this the hard way after my first batch turned out more tender than crunchy.
  • Don't skip the halfway basket shake; I forgot once and ended up with one side perfectly crispy and the other side almost soft, teaching me that even air fryers need a little attention.
03 -
  • If you're doubling this for a crowd, cook the fries in batches and keep the finished ones warm in a 100°C oven while you finish the rest—they stay crispy and nothing gets cold.
  • Make the dip up to a day ahead and let it sit in the fridge; the flavors actually deepen and marry together, making it taste even better than fresh.
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