Lemon Garlic Aioli
Take your sandwiches, burgers, and fries up a notch with this creamy lemon garlic aioli recipe. It’s so easy to make in just minutes with only a few ingredients, yet adds tremendous flavor to your dishes.
All you need are six simple ingredients to make a batch of garlic aioli (plus some salt and pepper). It’s a flexible recipe that you can also adjust and alter to make it to your own tastes.
I love dipping fries into this tasty garlic aioli! For parties, I love to serve it up with bacon ranch dip and easy dill dip along with a variety of chip and veggie dippers to give my guests different options to try out.
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Homemade Garlic Aioli
- It’s quick and easy. Taking only a few minutes to prepare!
- Versatile sauce. It goes with a variety of dishes and can be used as a sauce, dip, or sandwich spread.
- Great flavor. The combination of garlic and lemon is divine!
- Only 6 simple ingredients! You might already even have them all!
Ingredients
- Mayonnaise: My favorite mayonnaise has always been Hellmann’s but you can use your favorite. I do recommend using a high-quality brand of mayonnaise since it’s the main ingredient in garlic aioli.
- Onion powder and garlic powder: Simple pantry seasonings you likely already have on hand.
- Fresh garlic: The second most important ingredient in this recipe! Using a combination of fresh and powdered gives it a more intense garlic flavor that’s not too overpowering.
- Lemon juice: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Cayenne pepper: Just a touch to add some zing.
- Salt and pepper: Brings all the flavors together.
Kitchen Tools
All you need for this quick garlic aioli is a mixing bowl, some measuring spoons and for easy storage a mason jar or container.
How To Make Garlic Aioli
- Combine. The mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
- Season. With salt and black pepper.
- Mix. Together until fully combined.
- Refrigerate. The sauce for at least thirty minutes before serving.
Variations
- Spicy: You can make it spicier by adding more cayenne pepper, a few dashes of hot pepper sauce, or Sriracha, or add in some chopped jalapeno or chilies.
- Avocado: Mash up an avocado and add it to the mayonnaise mixture. Alternatively, you can make this a healthier option by swapping half the mayo for a half cup of mashed avocado.
- Pesto: Add a tablespoon or two of pesto to the mayonnaise mixture and mix it in.
Expert Tips
- Fresh ingredients matter. Fresh garlic and freshly squeezed lemon juice make this sauce taste the BEST so don’t swap them or leave them out.
- Give it time. Let it sit for at least thirty minutes (even better overnight) to let all the flavors meld together.
- Use high-quality mayonnaise. The brand doesn’t matter — it can be your favorite but this isn’t the best dish for using a budget brand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sure thing! You can roast your own or buy a jar of roasted garlic and add it to the mayo. It will have a slightly sweeter, softer flavor than the fresh garlic.
Aioli is a fancy name given to flavored mayonnaise. So basically they’re the same thing.
What Is Aioli Sauce Good With
- Fries! Frozen french fries in the air fryer, sweet potato fries, and potato wedges.
- Sandwiches and burgers. Swap plain old mayo on these Hawaiian roll sliders or your favorite burger!
- Salads and bowls! Top your favorite salad with it or swap the mayo in your potato salad or macaroni salad to add an interesting flavor.
- A dip. For your favorite appetizers like these zucchini fries or tater tots.
Storing
- Store. In an airtight container or jar for up to one week in the fridge. Do not freeze garlic aioli.
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Garlic Aioli Mayo
Ingredients
- ¾ cup mayo
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (3 Tablespoons)
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt, to taste
- Pinch of cayenne, to taste
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, and cayenne in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Fresh ingredients matter. Fresh garlic and freshly squeezed lemon juice make this sauce taste the BEST so don’t swap them or leave them out.
- Give it time. Let it sit for at least thirty minutes (even better overnight) to let all the flavors meld together.
- Use high-quality mayonnaise. The brand doesn’t matter — it can be your favorite but this isn’t the best dish for using a budget brand.
- Store. In an airtight container or jar for up to one week in the fridge. Do not freeze garlic aioli.
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