Crispy Sweet Potato Fries with Spicy Aioli
Golden-fried sweet potato fries with a quick garlic-chili aioli. Ready in 25 minutes with maximum crunch and minimal effort.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 2 whole sweet potatoes, medium
- 2 cups neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 whole garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1
Cut sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick sticks, about 3 inches long.
- 2
Pat fries completely dry with paper towels — moisture prevents crisping.
- 3
Stir mayonnaise, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- 4
Heat oil in a deep, heavy pot to 350°F. Use a thermometer — proper temp is critical.
- 5
Add half the fries. Do not stir. Let cook until golden and edges curl, ~6 minutes.
- 6
Remove fries with a slotted spoon onto paper towels. Season immediately with salt and pepper.
- 7
Repeat with remaining fries. Bring oil back to 350°F between batches.
- 8
Serve fries hot with spicy aioli for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large chef's knife
- cutting board
- paper towels
- deep heavy pot or Dutch oven (at least 5 quarts)
- instant-read thermometer
- slotted spoon or spider skimmer
- small mixing bowl
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