Sweet Potato Fries Onion Dip (Printable)

Golden sweet potato fries air-fried to crispness, complemented by a creamy, tangy homemade onion dip.

# What Goes In:

→ 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 Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine sweet potato fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Set air fryer to 400°F and allow to preheat for 3-5 minutes.
03 - Arrange fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
04 - While fries cook, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
05 - In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, sautéed onion, onion powder, garlic powder, chives, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
06 - Transfer hot sweet potato fries to a serving platter and serve immediately with onion dip alongside.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely crispy without any of that heavy deep-fried feeling, and your kitchen stays cool and smell-free.
  • The homemade onion dip tastes so much better than anything from a packet, and it takes maybe five minutes to throw together while the fries cook.
  • It's the kind of snack that works for casual weeknight cravings or when you need something to bring to a gathering that people will actually finish.
02 -
  • If your fries come out limp instead of crispy, your air fryer basket was too crowded—air needs space to circulate, so don't rush and pack them in all at once.
  • Soaking your cut sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking actually removes excess starch and makes them exponentially crispier, though I skip this when I'm in a hurry and they still turn out great.
03 -
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, arrange your fries in the air fryer, start cooking, and prep your dip while they cook—everything finishes at almost the same time with no stress.
  • Don't bother peeling sweet potatoes until you're actually ready to cut them, since they oxidize quickly and turn gray, which looks unappetizing even though it doesn't affect the taste.
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