📋Garlic Mayo Dipping Sauce for Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

bowl of sweet potato fries and dip, with fry being dipped into white bowl of dip

📋Garlic Mayo Dipping Sauce for Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

This Garlic Mayo Dipping Sauce is ideal for sweet potato fries with a creamy texture and the perfect blend of spices and herbs. It makes a great snack and is quick and easy to prepare.

Course dip, Snack

Cuisine American, Canadian, North American

Keyword dip, dipping sauce, sweet potato fries dip

Special Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

refrigeration (optional) 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 55kcal

Author Terri Gilson

Ingredients

½ cup sour cream * I use low-fat
¼ cup mayonnaise * I use Hellman's low-fat
3 tbsps minced garlic fresh
½ cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoon fresh chives finely choppped
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 teaspoon white wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne
½ teaspoon white granulated sugar

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Instructions

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
Ideally, you'll want to refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the garlic to blend in, but this is optional. *Meanwhile, you can make the Sweet Potato Fries.

Notes

Expert Recipe Tips:

Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor. Pre-minced garlic in jars can taste sharper or slightly metallic, while freshly minced garlic blends more smoothly into the creamy base.
Finely chop the chives to ensure even distribution. Larger pieces can overpower bites of the dip, but a fine chop allows the herb flavor to mix throughout without dominating.
Whisk the dip thoroughly to create a smooth, cohesive texture. Mixing well prevents small pockets of unmixed spices or mustard that can throw off the flavor.
Taste and adjust the seasoning after chilling. The garlic intensifies as it rests, so make final tweaks—like adjusting lemon or salt—after the chilling period for the most accurate flavor.
Let the lemon juice sit on the garlic for a minute before mixing everything together. This lightly “cooks” the garlic, softening its raw bite and helping it integrate better into the dip.
Use low-fat products cautiously. Although they work well, some low-fat sour creams can be thinner, so you may need to add a spoonful more to maintain the ideal thickness.
Pair this dip with hot fries for the best contrast. The temperature difference between the chilled dip and hot fries enhances the flavor and mimics a restaurant-style experience.
Make a double batch for entertaining. This dip disappears quickly—especially when paired with multiple fry varieties—so preparing extra ensures you don’t run out.
Store it in a shallow container for faster chilling and better flavor blending. A wider container increases surface area, allowing the dip to chill more quickly and evenly.

Storage:

Store this dip in an airtight container for up to 4 days. However, if you're just storing it overnight, then you can simply cover it in plastic wrap. These ingredients do not stand up to freezing

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