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How To Make Mayonnaise
Ditch the store bought mayo and learn how to make mayonnaise at home in minutes. Simple to make with 4 ingredients, this homemade mayo is a must have condiment.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 124 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 egg at room temperature
- 1 – 1.25 cups light olive oil not extra virgin, divided
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice at room temperature
Instructions
- Place ¼ cup light olive oil in the food processor, add the egg, Dijon mustard and salt.
- Process thoroughly until combined and pale yellow in color.
- With the food processor running, very slowly drizzle in the remaining oil until the mixture is emulsified and thick. It should take you about 60 - 90 seconds to pour the whole cup.
- With the food processor still running, add the lemon juice and mix until incorporated, only for 5 - 10 seconds.
- The mayonnaise is ready to be used. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Notes
- Make sure that all of your ingredients are at room temperature, otherwise, they may not combine well. I like to get everything at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before making a batch.
- Add the oil slowly and in increments so that it blends well. Adding the oil slowly is really important. If you add it too quickly it can separate. When too much oil is added too fast, it doesn't emulsify with the egg yolks and it looks curdled and broken.
- Don't over-blend the ingredients as this can cause the mayo to split.
- You could also use an immersion blender or a standard blender to make mayonnaise.
- This homemade mayonnaise recipe is easy to customize. Add in some cayenne, chipotle, or sriracha for a spicy condiment, or try mixing in some fresh herbs or a little minced garlic.
- If the mayo is too thin, curdled, or separated, you can add another egg yolk OR a couple of teaspoons of boiling water to a bowl and slowly bit by bit add in and whisk the mayonnaise into it until it emulsifies, and until the mayo is smooth and creamy again.
Nutrition Information
Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
51mg
(2%)
Potassium
6mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
16IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 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.