Sweet Potato Fries Onion Dip (Printable)

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

# 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 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until fries are crisp and golden.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 5-7 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 -
  • The air fryer does all the heavy lifting, giving you crispy fries without the oil splatters that used to cover your stovetop.
  • Homemade onion dip tastes nothing like the packet version, and once you taste it, you'll wonder why you waited so long to make it from scratch.
  • It's ready in under 40 minutes total, so it works for both last-minute cravings and planned entertaining.
02 -
  • If your fries come out soggy, it's usually because you didn't dry them well enough after cutting or you overcrowded the air fryer basket—give them room to breathe.
  • Sautéing the onion instead of using it raw transforms the dip from sharp and crunchy to mellow and complex, and it's absolutely worth the extra five minutes.
03 -
  • Cut your sweet potatoes into uniform thickness so they cook at exactly the same speed and nothing burns while other pieces are still soft.
  • Make the dip while the fries are cooking so everything comes together hot and fresh, creating that moment where flavors collide exactly right.
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