Sweet Potato Fries with Basil Salt and Garlic Mayo

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Sweet Potato Fries with Basil Salt and Garlic Mayo

courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday Italian

Episode: Potluck Party

 

5 sweet potatoes, cut into about 1 by 5-inch " fries "

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1 or 2 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon lemon juice

 

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Place the sweet potato " fries " on a foil-lined baking sheet and toss

with the olive oil. Bake until golden, about 45 minutes.

 

Meanwhile combine the basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. In

another small bowl combine the mayonnaise, garlic, and lemon juice,

and stir to combine.

 

When the sweet potato fries come out of the oven, sprinkle with the

basil salt. Serve with the garlic mayonnaise alongside for dipping.