Sweet Potato Chips with Caramelized Onion Dip

By sarah_carroll

Ingredients

• 31/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 11/2 cups sour cream
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 sweet potatoes

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 5 minutes more; let cool.

2.In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk and vinegar. Stir in the onion mixture and chives; season to taste with salt and pepper and refrigerate.

3.Heat the remaining oil in a medium, deep skillet fitted with a deep-frying thermometer until the oil registers 350°. Meanwhile, peel the sweet potatoes and thinly slice them crosswise into thin rounds with a vegetable peeler. Rinse under cold running water and pat dry.

4.Fry the sweet potatoes in 5 or 6 batches, turning frequently with tongs, until crisp, about 3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.