Easy 5-Minute Homemade Garlic Aioli (Restaurant Style)
Create a creamy, flavorful garlic aioli sauce in just five minutes using simple ingredients. This recipe delivers restaurant-style quality perfect for dipping fries or spreading on sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mayonnaise (full fat recommended)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced very fine
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the minced garlic in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavor to mellow slightly before mixing.
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk all ingredients together until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform.
- Taste the aioli. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if you desire a stronger flavor.
- Cover the bowl and chill the garlic aioli in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving. This step helps the flavors combine.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the mayonnaise with sour cream or plain Greek yogurt.
- If you prefer a milder garlic taste, use only 2 cloves of garlic. For a stronger taste, add one more clove.
- This homemade garlic sauce keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 16.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0.5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0.5
- Cholesterol: 10