Dipping Sauces for Sweet Potato Fries
These 3 quick dipping sauces for sweet potato fries are full of bold flavor. No mayo, no fuss, and done in just a few minutes.
Best Sweet Potato Fries Dipping Sauce
John is the sweet potato fry lover in our house. Whenever I make him a batch, they’re lightly seasoned with a bit of sea salt. Sometimes I’ll add some black pepper, smoked paprika, or garlic powder, but there’s always a dipping sauce!
He loves big flavor but nothing too spicy, and I prefer a sweeter dipping sauce. That’s why we have three options.
There’s a smoky chipotle dip, a sweet and spicy mustard sauce, and a sweet and creamy cinnamon dip.
These three sauces are quick, no-cook, and great for every flavor mood. You don’t need fancy ingredients, just stuff you probably already have.
Tips for Sweet Potato Fries Sauce
- Soften your cream cheese: Cold cream cheese will make the cinnamon dip lumpy. Make sure it is really soft before mixing.
- Adjust the heat: All three dips are on the mild side when prepared as written. If you like more spice, add extra sriracha, adobo sauce, or a pinch of cayenne.
- Thin if needed: Want a thinner sauce? Just stir in a little more milk, some lemon juice, or even olive oil depending on the dip.
- Use what you have: Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt, or use mayonnaise in the chipotle version if that’s what you have available.
- Taste and tweak: All of these are super customizable. Add more maple for sweetness, extra mustard for tanginess, or cinnamon for warmth. They’re easy to adjust based your tastes.
What’s the best dipping sauce for sweet potato fries?
That depends on your mood. Want something sweet? Go with the cinnamon dip. Savory? Chipotle or spicy maple. These all pair well with air fryer fries, baked fries, or even fried sweet potato fries.
Is there a dipping sauce without mayo?
Yep. All three of these are mayo-free. We used cream cheese, sour cream, or mustard instead.
Can I use yogurt instead of sour cream?
You sure can. Plain Greek yogurt works well in the chipotle dip. It makes it a little tangier with a stronger flavor. You may need to use an extra chipotle pepper or more adobo sauce.
What else goes with sweet potato fries?
Try seasoning your fries with chili powder, paprika, or garlic powder before baking. Or serve them with grilled chicken, turkey burgers, or as a side with sliders. They’re also great topped with a little crumbled bacon or feta.
How to Store Sweet Potato Fry Dipping Sauce
Each of these dipping sauces can be made ahead of time. Just store them in airtight containers in the fridge.
- Cinnamon Dip: Stores for up to 5 days. Make sure to stir before serving.
- Maple Mustard: Good for up to 1 week.
- Chipotle Dip: Stores well for about 3 to 4 days. The flavors get even better after a few hours.
None of these dips freeze well, so just make sure to eat them within a few days.
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Ingredients
For the Sweet Cinnamon Dip:
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk, or more to thin it out
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Spicy Maple Mustard:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
For the Creamy Chipotle Dip:
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
To Make the Sweet Cinnamon Dip:
- Use a hand mixer to beat everything together until smooth. Add more milk to thin if needed. Serve chilled or slightly softened.½ cup cream cheese3 tablespoons powdered sugar1 tablespoon milk½ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon vanilla extract
To Make the Spicy Maple Mustard:
- Whisk until smooth, and serve!2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon maple syrup1 teaspoon sriracha
To Make the Creamy Chipotle Dip:
- Mix until combined. Chill in the fridge to allow the flavors to meld.½ cup sour cream1 chipotle pepper in adobo1 teaspoon adobo sauce½ teaspoon garlic powderPinch of salt
Suggested Equipment
Notes
- The serving size and total yield per dip varies. The calories listed above are calculated for the cinnamon dip. Here are the serving sizes/yields for all the sauces:
- Yield: About ½ cup
- Servings: 4
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (about 57 calories)
- Yield: About 3 tablespoons
- Servings: 2
- Serving Size: 1 to 1½ tablespoons (about 36 calories)
- Yield: About ½ cup
- Servings: 4
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (about 64 calories)
- Cinnamon Dip: Stores for up to 5 days.
- Maple Mustard: Good for up to 1 week.
- Chipotle Dip: Stores well for about 3 to 4 days.
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Meet Kim
Hi, I’m Kim Vargo! I love making scratch-made desserts and classic dinners that bring back a little nostalgia. Whether it’s a stovetop meal or a simple bake, I’m all about good food made without the extra fuss.
