Garlic Aioli with a Side of Sweet Potato Fries

I have a few things in my life that are problems. My love for fried food, mayonnaise and butter. Add garlic to any of these three and you might as well just slap ten pounds onto me. When ever I go out I am a sucker for anything that says it comes with a side of aioli. For those who don’t know, aioli is a mayonnaise dip infused with some type of flavoring. Garlic, red pepper, lemon, herbs, you get my point.

Well, here lately, I cannot resist sweet potato fries or chips. And if there is aioli, forget it, I am done. So, I figured it was time to start making my own at home.

So, for those who are tempted already, here it is.

Start with a few tablespoons of mayonnaise. And let’s be clear, this is not miracle whip.
Then take two cloves are garlic and press them over top of the mayo. I have a garlic press from pampered chef that I use. I recommend pressing over chopping to get more juice action.
Then you add a splash of lemon juice. I use the juice from concentrate when I don’t have fresh lemons.
You don’t need much, just enough to make it a bit runnier than regular mayo.
Now, this particular night, I used paprika. If you like some heat, use cayenne pepper. Add a few dashes. I don’t measure, if you want an exact amount, go to food network and look at Giada’s recipe.
 Mix it all together. Try not to eat by the spoonful:)

Fry up your sweet taters or buy some sweet potato fries. You can bake the fries as well if you aren’t addicted to fried food like I am!

I know, you are going to run to the kitchen and make it now!


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Comments

  1. Heather @ 3 kids and lots of pigs says:

    I don't even like sweet potatoes or mayo, but this looks pretty yummy.

  2. GOODe Ole Boy says:

    I think I just gained a couple pounds reading your post!!!

  3. Ok, you crack me up!! I love your sense of humor! and the food looks good too. I hope you can follow me back at http://mylifeadventurebyme.blogspot.com/2010/08/it-is-tuesday-and-it-is-time-for.html.
    God Bless,
    Shelley

  4. You're making my mouth water!! That sounds so yummy!

  5. Cris Goode says:

    Bad woman, bad!

  6. One word…YUMMY! If I cooked, I'd so whip me up some and fry me some taters.

  7. Hubby likes sweet potatoes, but me not so much. Maybe I need to give them another try after seeing what you do to them!

  8. I have never heard of aioli, but if it involves garlic and hot pepper, I'm game!

    Have a great day!

  9. Love aioli! Your recipe sounds delicious.

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  11. I have those same exact problems in life–i love fried food, real butter and sugar, none of the fake stuff! This looks awesome :)

  12. That plate looks DELISH!!!

  13. I can think of so much to do with this dipping sauce, and nope, none of it is non-fattening. I can't wait to try. Thanks.

  14. the country cook says:

    ooooh, that sounds good. I might have to try that next time I make sweet potato fries. – http://www.delightfulcountrycookin.com

  15. I have GOT to make this!
    As far as I'm concerned: Most food is merely a transport medium for garlic!!!
    And sweet potato oven fries are one of my favorites!
    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  17. That sounds great.
    Have a happy Wednesday

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