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Aioli - Homemade Garlic Mayonnaise Recipe
5 from 18 votes

Aioli - Homemade Garlic Mayonnaise Recipe

This aioli recipe combines smashed garlic, egg yolk, lemon juice, and a slow stream of olive oil to create a creamy, garlicky mayonnaise-style sauce. It has a smooth, thick texture ideal for spreading or dipping. The oil must be added slowly to emulsify properly and yield the characteristic richness of aioli. This homemade condiment adds fresh garlic flavor to dishes like French fries, crab cakes, broiled fish, or crusty French bread.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 65 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 pinch kosher salt (paleo diet: sea salt)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp lemon fresh squeezed juice
Important tip: Be sure all the ingredients are at room temperature.

Instructions

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  1. Remove peel from garlic and smash with a fork on a cutting board.
  2. In a bowl, beat egg yolk and add salt, lemon juice and smashed garlic.
  3. In a slow stream add the olive oil while whisking.
  4. Continue doing this until all the olive oil has been added.
  5. The resulting mixture should be slightly thick. It is very important to add the oil in a very slow stream. Enjoy with French Fries, crab-cakes, broiled fish or French bread!

Notes

  • All ingredients should be at room temperature to ensure proper emulsification.
  • Add the olive oil in a very slow, steady stream while whisking continuously to achieve the right thickness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 65kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 12mg (1%) Vitamin A 65IU (1%) Vitamin C 2.4mg (3%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 65

% Daily Value*

Calories 65kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Vitamin A 65IU 1%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 3%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.