Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Sauce

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Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients:

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 T. chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 T. chopped fresh cilantro
2 T. lime juice
1 t. minced garlic
1/2 t. coarse salt
6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch strips
Vegetable oil for frying
1 t. coarse salt

Preparation:

In container of blender, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and salt; process until mixture is smooth.

Pat potatoes dry with paper towels. In large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2 1/2 inches. heat to 325.

Fry potatoes in batches until they float to the top, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from oil. Drain on paper towels.

Increase heat to 375. Return potatoes to Dutch oven. Fry until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt.

Serve fries immediately with sauce. Makes about 1 1/4 cups sauce and serves 6 to 8