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The Best 5-Minute Creamy Garlic Aioli

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Make this quick and creamy garlic aioli at home in under five minutes. This recipe delivers a restaurant-style condiment, perfect as a versatile homemade sauce for fries, sandwiches, or grilled meats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced very fine or grated
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1 cup neutral oil (like canola or grapeseed)

Instructions

  1. Place the egg yolk, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a medium bowl or the bottom of a food processor.
  2. Whisk these ingredients together until they are well combined and slightly pale.
  3. Begin adding the neutral oil very slowly, drop by drop, while whisking constantly and vigorously. This slow addition is key to emulsification.
  4. Once about 1/4 cup of oil is incorporated and the mixture thickens slightly, you can increase the oil stream to a thin, steady drizzle, continuing to whisk without stopping.
  5. Continue adding the oil until all of it is incorporated and the aioli is thick and creamy.
  6. Taste the garlic aioli and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed. Serve immediately or chill.

Notes

  • For a quicker, egg-free ‘cheater’ version, substitute 1 cup of good quality mayonnaise for the egg yolk and oil. Whisk the mayonnaise with the garlic, mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
  • If your aioli breaks (separates), whisk one teaspoon of warm water or lemon juice into the mixture, then slowly drizzle in a teaspoon of oil while whisking rapidly to re-emulsify.
  • This versatile homemade sauce works well as a condiment for fries or as a sandwich spread idea.

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