Sweet Potato Fries with Basil Salt and Garlic Mayonnaise

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons basil leaves fresh chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt 
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon 
• 0.8 cup mayonnaise 
• 3 tablespoons olive oil 
• 5  sweet potatoes cut into 1 by 5-inch "fries"

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven
• aluminum foil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Place the sweet potato "fries" on a foil-lined baking sheet and toss with the olive oil.
3. Bake until golden, about 45 minutes.
4. 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.
5. When the sweet potato fries come out of the oven, sprinkle with the basil salt.
6. Serve with the garlic mayonnaise alongside for dipping.