Why we make it
Sweet potato fries need a dip, and this is ours. It’s creamy and garlicky, with a little smoke from the paprika. The tang from the lemon juice balances out the sweetness of the sweet potato fries perfectly.
What readers are saying
Made this today for dinner this evening the dip is a success, add more garlic we love garlic, my husband doesn’t like sweet potato fries, but he sure did eat them with this dip.
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Ingredient notes from testing
- Mayonnaise: Store-bought mayo works well. If you’d rather make it from scratch, try out our homemade mayo recipe.
- Garlic: Use fresh minced garlic for the best flavor, it really makes a difference.
- Sea salt: Add it at the end. Most store-bought mayo and mustard already have salt in them, so taste the sauce first and you may not need any.
Recipe tips and testing notes
- Make it ahead: Stir it together before you start the fries. It tastes best with at least 30 minutes in the fridge so the flavors can set.
- More garlic: Add a third clove if your family loves garlic. We usually do this.
- Scale it: Change the servings in the recipe card and the amounts update for you, so you can make a half batch or a double batch.
- Storage: Keep it in an airtight container or jar in the fridge.
What we serve it with
We have several sweet potato fry recipes in our archive. Our air fryer frozen sweet potato fries are the quickest to make. They go straight from the freezer to the air fryer and are done in about 25 minutes. If you’re starting with whole sweet potatoes, our simple sweet potato fries are cut into wedges and baked. In the summer, our grilled sweet potato fries are another good option.
It’s good on more than fries, too. Spread it on a burger or a wrap, drizzle it over roasted veggies, serve it as a dip for our baked chicken tenders or crackers, or use it as a salad dressing. Keep a batch in the fridge and it’s an easy sweet potato dipping sauce you’ll use all week.
More dipping sauce options
We love homemade sauces, so here are a couple more to try if you like this one. If you only try one, go with our chipotle aioli. It’s made from scratch with avocado oil in an immersion blender and has chipotle powder and lime for a smoky, spicy flavor. It’s a family favorite.
For a burgers, our homemade Big Mac sauce also starts with mayo and takes only 5 minutes to make. Tomato paste, vinegar and diced dill pickle give it that classic burger sauce taste.
5-Minute Garlicky Sweet Potato Fries Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp sea salt, (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients (except the salt) in a bowl or jar and mix well. Taste and add any salt as desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.1 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 tsp ground pepper, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp sea salt
Notes
- The sauce can be stored for at least one week in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Nutrition estimates are per serving and an estimate provided for reader benefit. See our full nutrition information disclosure here. Â
Made this today for dinner this evening the dip is a success, add more garlic we love garlic, my husband doesn’t like sweet potato fries, but he sure did eat them with this dip.
Glad you both enjoyed the recipe!
Absolutely amazing!
Glad you enjoyed it!