Ridiculously Easy Roasted Garlic Aioli Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
144 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
French
Ridiculously Easy Roasted Garlic Aioli Sauce
Description
The sauce begins by roasting a whole garlic bulb until the cloves are tender and caramelized, which softens the garlic’s flavor and texture. After cooling, the cloves are squeezed out and mashed with mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until fully integrated. This results in a smooth, garlicky aioli that balances mellow roasted garlic with bright lemon acidity and creamy mayonnaise. The sauce stores well refrigerated and can be made ahead.
Serving suggestions include using the aioli as a sandwich spread, a dip for vegetables or fries, or a sauce accompanying seafood dishes. Its mild garlic flavor is more subtle than raw garlic preparations, providing a richer texture without overwhelming pungency.
Additional flavor variation is possible with fresh or dried herbs such as chives or rosemary, and adjustments in garlic quantity allow customizing the pungency level.
Ingredients
- 1 garlic whole bulb
- Drizzle olive oil
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the top off of the garlic bulb approximately 1/2 inch down, so that the top of each clove is exposed. Place the bulb in a piece of aluminum foil and drizzle olive oil on top. Wrap the foil around the bulb and bake for 25-35 minutes, until cloves are tender and caramelized (this will depend on the size of your bulb).
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Let the garlic bulb cool slightly until you can handle it. Turn the bulb upside down and squeeze out the garlic cloves. Chop and smash the cloves, or add them directly to the mayo mixture and smash with a fork while mixing. Stir the garlic and mayonnaise mixture until completely incorporated, being sure to taste test for salt levels.
- Serve as a dip, on a sandwich, or with seafood dinner. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 3/4 cup of aioli; store in an airtight container refrigerated for up to one week.
- For milder garlic flavor, use roasted garlic cloves as directed; raw garlic can be substituted but use only 1-2 cloves due to its stronger taste.
- Fresh or dried herbs like chives and rosemary can be added to personalize the flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2TBSP | |
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 133mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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