5.0 from 15 votes
Chipotle Aioli Recipe
This creamy chipotle aioli recipe is easy to make with just the right amount of spice, the perfect dipping sauce, sandwich spread and so much more.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 48 teaspoons
Calories: 22 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce or more to taste - or use 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
- 1 clove garlic grated, optional
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil use a great quality oil
- 1/4 cup avocado oil or use any neutral oil, like grapeseed oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra spiciness
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
WHISKING METHOD
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, chipotle and grated garlic.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and avocado oil a tablespoon at a time while whisking vigorously. It helps to keep the bowl set firmly in place (SEE RECIPE NOTES). You may need to add the oil a bit at a time, then whisk.
- Whisk until the the aioli is thick and creamy (emulsified). This will take several minutes.
- Stir in the cayenne, salt to taste and lime juice. Taste and adjust (more chipotle, more salt, etc).
- Serve.
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BLENDER METHOD
- To a food processor or blender, add the egg yolk, chipotle and grated garlic. Process until smooth, about 15 seconds.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and avocado oil in a thin stream a tablespoon at a time while processing. You may need to add the oil a bit at a time, then process.
- Process until the the aioli is thick and creamy (emulsified). This should take about 2 minutes, though may take longer. Take your time.
- Stir in the cayenne, salt to taste and lime juice. Process to incorporate. Taste and adjust (more chipotle, more salt, etc).
- Serve.
Notes
- Makes about 1 cup.
Nutrition Information
Calories
22kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
2mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
21IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48teaspoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 22kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.