5 from 21 votes
Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe
Homemade Mayonnaise is a creamy, emulsified condiment made from egg yolk, oil, and a balance of vinegar or lemon juice and mustard. This recipe yields a smooth, thick mayo with a subtle tang and optional mild heat from cayenne. It is versatile for sandwiches, dressings, and sauces when a neutral-flavored oil is used.
Prep Time
7 mins
Servings:
16
tablespoons
Calories:
98 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 egg yolk separated, pasteurized
- ¾ teaspoon distilled vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon dry mustard or Dijon mustard
- 6 ounces neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice or distilled vinegar
- salt to taste
- cayenne pepper optional, to taste
- water optional
Instructions
- Mix together the egg yolk, vinegar, and mustard in a bowl or in a food processor on low speed until combined and slightly frothy.
- Next, add in about ½ to 1 teaspoon of oil slowly while continuing to mix until it has been mixed in.
- Then, slowly pour in the oil while continuing to vigorously whisk by hand or at low speed in a food processor until all of the oil has been added and the mayonnaise has been emulsified and is thick.
- Finish by adding in lemon juice, or vinegar, and salt, and optional cayenne pepper.
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Notes
- You can prepare this mayonnaise up to three days in advance and keep it refrigerated.
- Store the mayonnaise covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 to 10 days for best freshness.
- If the mixture breaks or is too thin, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of hot boiling water and continue whisking to stabilize the emulsion.
- Using a food processor or stand mixer at low speed helps achieve a consistent, thick mayonnaise with less effort.
Nutrition Information
Calories
98kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
2mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
16IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.