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Garlic Parmesan Sauce

This is our favorite Garlic Parmesan Sauce. We use it endlessly and always have some in the fridge, and when you try it, I assure you it will be your favorite too! Creamy and flavorful garlic parmesan sauce recipe that you can toss on chicken wings or pizza, or use it as a dip. No cooking needed, just a bowl and a spoon!

Prep Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 178 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise We use Avocado Oil Mayo.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 4 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1 tablespoon thyme leaves fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes optional

Notes

  • If you want a super creamy texture, add the ingredients into a food processor instead of mixing by hand. It's worth noting however, that the authentic garlic parmesan sauce is not that smooth, so that's why we prefer making it without. 
  • If Mayo is too heavy for you, swap half of it with sour cream, like this Blue Cheese Dressing.
  • Vinegar and lemon juice are both used to add some tang and cut down the mayo taste. You can use any type of vinegar, we prefer apple cider. 
  • You can make the sauce a touch extra spicy by using hot sauce instead of apple cider vinegar, or adding Sriracha. 
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese is key for this sauce, as it is one of the STAR ingredients. 
  • Try using Roasted Garlic with How to Roast Garlic tutorial for a sweeter garlic taste. 
  • The sauce will absorb so much flavor as it sits down, so you may want to make it ahead. One day ahead is great, but even 1 hour ahead is great. 
  • The sauce will thicken slightly in the fridge. If you're brushing it over hot Grilled Chicken Wings or Air Fryer Chicken Wings, it won't matter. If you're using it as a dip however, you may want to have it out at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. 
  • Use a dip for Air Fryer Frozen French Fries, Chicken Fingers or Halloumi Fries. Load it over Carne Asada Fries, Nacho Fries.
  • Slather it over Air Fryer Chicken Wings or Grilled Chicken Wings as how it's classically used.
  • Any type of chicken works however with this sauce. Use it over Air Fryer Chicken Breast or Air Fryer Chicken Legs.
  • Turn it into a salad dressing like this Blue Cheese Dressing by adding some milk to thin it out.
  • Spread it over sandwiches like our Caprese Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich
  • Try it with burgers instead of the burger sauce, like our popular Mushroom Swiss Burger.  Try it with Cheese Stuffed Burgers With Onions And Mushrooms and Philly Cheesesteak Sliders.
  • Spread it over our Cacio e Pepe Pizza or Mushroom Pizza. Or use it as a dip with Margherita Pizza, Air Fryer Pizza, Air Fryer Pizza Rolls. 
  • Use them as a topping for Potato Pancakes or Mashed Potato Pancakes, or Spicy Corn Fritters and Cornbread Recipe
  • This sauce can be made and stored in the fridge for up to 20 days. It will taste better as it ages, so don't feel like it's too old after a week or so! It's not a great condiment to freeze as the texture of the mayo will change and won't be as creamy.