diff --git a/libraries/ingredient_config_provider.rb b/libraries/ingredient_config_provider.rb
index a29a242..ca124f5 100644
--- a/libraries/ingredient_config_provider.rb
+++ b/libraries/ingredient_config_provider.rb
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ def whyrun_supported?
           owner 'root'
           group 'root'
           mode '0755'
+          not_if { ::File.exist?(::File.dirname(target_config)) }
           recursive true
           action :create
         end