This easy chipotle aioli is so versatile. It’s a great way to add a little heat to hamburgers, salads, sandwiches, or even as a dipping sauce!
Sometimes I find that I want to add a little extra spicy flavor to my food. This chipotle aioli recipe can be a delicious dressing on salads and also tastes amazing with polenta fries or even these baked potato wedges!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It pairs well with so many recipes! This delicious creamy sauce tastes amazing topped on a baked turkey burger, especially this crispy chicken burger, BLT (like the one in my cookbook), salad, tilapia fish, and so many more easy recipes! This recipe will become a staple if you like to add a little spice to your food.
- It’s homemade! Some store-bought chipotle mayo has tons of added sugar and processed ingredients. Making homemade mayo (or aioli recipes in general) allows you to control exactly what goes into your food which can help your overall health.
- This recipe uses pantry staples. There are no crazy or hard-to-find ingredients in this aioli recipe so it’s very easy to make.
Recipe Ingredients
In this chipotle mayo recipe you’re going to need a few basic ingredients such as…
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1-2 chipotles in adobo sauce, minced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Step by Step Directions
- Mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, chipotles, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until smooth. Set aside until ready to serve.
- Set aside in a small bowl until ready to serve.
Expert tips and FAQs
You can store your leftover chipotle aioli in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Since this chipotle mayo recipe does contain raw egg (some mayo has raw egg, some have pasteurized, so it’s better safe than sorry) it’s best not to leave it sitting at room temperature for more than 2-3 hours.
No this recipe is not vegan because traditional mayonnaise contains eggs. If you would like vegan chipotle aioli, you can substitute the traditional mayonnaise for vegan mayonnaise. Vegan mayonnaise can be found at most grocery stores. Then, top your favorite veggie burgers with it for a spicy kick!
Yes! Aioli is simply a fancier name for mayo. Chipotle mayo and chipotle aioli are both zesty sauces with a little kick, that are great for dunking french fries into or spreading on sandwiches.
What to serve with aioli sauces
There are so many different ways that this fabulous sauce would pair with other dishes but homemade aioli is my all-time favorite to have with these crispy polenta fries!! They’re a delicious and healthier version of french fries!
You may also love serving this with:
- onion rings
- tater tots
- fish tacos
- baked fish recipes
- street tacos
- your favorite Mexican dishes
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- Homemade teriyaki sauce is another easy and quick recipe. You’d be surprised by how easy it is to achieve that restaurant-style teriyaki sauce at home!
- If you think you’d like your baked hamburgers with a spicy sauce, you can top your next burger with this aioli sauce. There’s nothing better than a juicy burger with a kick!
📖 Recipe
Chipotle Aioli
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1-2 chipotles in adobo sauce minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, chipotles, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until smooth. Set aside until ready to serve.
- Set aside until ready to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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