If you’re a fan of sweet potato fries, you know that finding the perfect dip can be a real challenge. Ketchup can be too tangy, and mayo too bland. Our sweet potato dipping sauce recipe is a game-changer! It’s the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors, and adds a burst of deliciousness to every bite. Whether you’re snacking on sweet potato fries while binge-watching your favorite show or hosting a party, our dipping sauce will be perfect.
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We love sweet potato fries, baked sweet potato, sweet potato cubes, and sweet potato wedges; as you can see, we’re a little obsessed.
There’s nothing better than dunking crispy sweet potatoes in delicious dipping sauces, and nothing can beat homemade dipping sauces!
Why you’ll love this dip for sweet potato fries
- You can control the level of spices and create the perfect balance for your taste.
- Cost-effective and tastier than any store-bought dipping sauce.
- It’s easy to make in just 5 minutes, and you can make it ahead of time.
- Perfect for summer BBQs, family gatherings, and potlucks.
- All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.
Ingredients you’ll need for sweet potato fries dipping sauce
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
Sweet potato fries + our Dipping Sauce recipe = a match made in foodie heaven! Seriously, this smoky, creamy dip is so good you’ll want to put it on everything!
How to make the best dipping sauce for sweet potato fries
A complete printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
Add mayonnaise, minced garlic (we used fresh, but you can use garlic powder), fresh lime juice (or lemon juice), chipotle powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to a small bowl and stir to combine.
Store in the fridge until you are ready to dunk your baked sweet potato fries, and enjoy!
Recipe notes and expert tips
- Watching your waistline?
Use light mayo, sour cream, or plain Greek yogurt for a light dipping sauce. - Spice it up
Like a hot sauce? Add Sriracha sauce (or your favorite hot sauce), chili powder, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper, for a spicy dip. - Storage
Store in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge for up to a week.
How to store leftover dipping sauce
Store in a mason jar or an airtight container for up to one week.
What can I use sweet potato dipping sauce with?
Dunk sweet potato cubes, sweet potato fritters, or the best sweet potato fries in it, or slather fry sauce on baked sweet potato.
This sweet fries dipping sauce pretty much goes with any sweet potatoes.
But you don’t have to save it just for sweet potatoes; use it as a delicious salad dressing, dunk French fries, potato wedges, or your favorite side dish in it – you’ll soon find that this is your new favorite dipping sauce!
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Dipping Sauce for Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
For the Dip
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- ½ Lime juiced
- 1 tsp Chipotle powder
- ½ tsp Chili powder
- ¼ tsp Smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp Ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the dip
- Add mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, chipotle powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper to a bowl and stir to combine. Store in the fridge until you are ready to use it.¼ cup Mayonnaise, 1 clove Garlic, ½ Lime, 1 tsp Chipotle powder, ½ tsp Chili powder, ¼ tsp Smoked paprika, ¼ tsp Ground cumin, Salt and pepper
Notes
- Watching your waistline?
Use light mayo, sour cream, or plain Greek yogurt for a light dipping sauce. - Spice it up
Like a hot sauce? Add Sriracha sauce (or your favorite hot sauce), chili powder, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper, for a spicy dip. - Storage
Store in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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