Magic Aioli Sauce
Easy Aioli Sauce Recipe – Make homemade aioli magic with this quick and easy lemon-herb sauce recipe that is perfect for pairing with your favorite dishes!
Why We Love This Garlic Aioli Recipe
Creamy, dreamy, bright, and tangy goes-on-everything goodness. That is exactly how I describe my garlic lemon-herb aioli sauce every time I recommend it to friends and family… Which is often. And they always agree! I thought it was high time I brought this easy aioli recipe (that’s almost too simple to be considered a recipe) to the masses. You’re welcome!
Although made-from-scratch aioli is a wonderful complement to many dishes, our easy aioli hack uses simple store-bought mayonnaise to make the most tantalizing dipping sauce, without having to work with raw eggs and oil. Using jarred mayonnaise as the base, this foolproof aioli recipe lets you quickly create a robust lemon-herb flavor that pairs well with just about anything!
So, What is Aioli?
One of the most popular questions when it comes to aioli is: What is the difference between mayonnaise and aioli?
Mayonnaise is a common condiment made by combining oil, egg yolks, and lemon juice or vinegar.
Aioli is essentially an elevated mayo that is dressed up with additional flavor. In fact, mayonnaise is the base of aioli. Bursting with bold lemon zest, minced garlic, and fresh herbs, our (Magic) Aioli Sauce Recipe elevates your favorite basic mayo up several notches on the deliciousness scale.
Ingredients You Need
You won’t believe how much jaw-dropping flavor this lemon-herb aioli sauce offers with just a handful of simple ingredients. You don’t even need a blender of food processor, just a whisk or a spoon!
- Mayonnaise – use your favorite store-bought brand or homemade mayo
- Fresh lemon zest – brings a little zing to the recipe
- Fresh chopped chive – adds freshness as well as a crisp green
- Anchovy fillets – provides depth and richness
- Garlic – the flavor of all flavors
- Dijon mustard – adds some tang to connect all flavors
- Salt and pepper – always season your recipes to taste
Anchovies are the secret ingredient that provides depth and richness. Don’t skip it if you don’t have to. A hint of Dijon mustard adds just the right touch of tanginess that really helps all of the other ingredients pop and work together.
How to Make Lemon-Herb Garlic Aioli Sauce
It takes only 10 minutes and one bowl to whip up this magical aioli sauce. Seriously!
- Set out a medium bowl. Measure the mayo, lemon zest, chopped chives, diced anchovies, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard into the bowl.
- Stir well with a whisk. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate the aioli until ready to use.
When ready to serve as a condiment, I like to sprinkle it lightly with additional freshly chopped chives.
Get the Complete (Printable) Magic Easy Aioli Sauce Recipe + Video Below. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
Aioli is the perfect companion to a variety of dishes, offering a creamy and garlicky punch of flavor. It’s fantastic as a dip for roasted or fresh vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or asparagus, and even more so when paired with grilled artichokes, adding richness to their smoky flavor. Elevate your salads by drizzling aioli over crisp greens or using it as a creamy dressing for potato salad or pasta salad. Spread it on burgers or sandwiches to take your meal to the next level. For seafood lovers, aioli enhances the flavors of salmon, calamari, shrimp, or crab cakes. Crispy french fries, roasted potatoes, and grilled meats like steak or chicken are all delicious when served with a generous dollop of aioli.
Frequently Asked Questions
To easily make this a vegan aioli recipe, start with your preferred store-bought vegan mayonnaise as the base. You can swap the anchovies with diced capers or kalamata olives, which will provide some of the same salty/savory flavor.
This recipe can last in the fridge for up to a week stored in an airtight container.
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Get the Complete (Printable) Magic Easy Aioli Sauce Recipe + Video Below. Enjoy!
Magic Aioli Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise pick a brand you love
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest from 1 large lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chive
- 1-2 anchovy fillets minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Set out a medium bowl. Measure all the ingredients into the bowl.
- Mix well. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Terrific flavors. It reminded me of the aioli sauce I love to have at my favorite restaurant – this was so so good.
This aioli was delicious with our steamed artichokes! A wonderful pairing!!
when they call this the magic sauce, it really is a main sauce! It works well with so many recipes and tastes amazing!
Delicious! My husband had been a professional chef and even he raves about this. I used anchovy paste, which makes this go together even quicker.
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This condiment truly is magic! So tasty!
Long before I found your blog and all your great recipes I tried to make some myself. So I tried and failed the taste test for about an hour, didn’t like the other recipes I found…there was just something missing. Then it dawned on me……fish sauce….bingo it worked! I cook a lot of Thai and Asian food because my husband and love it so. Had some in the fridge. Now I know why the difference….you used anchovies which are very similar to fish sauce…..so yes anchovies are a must to get that flavor right. Thank you for all your great recipes which I have often used
Oh my gosh! I just love aioli and I can’t wait to make it for myself. I have some anchovies in the fridge so this perfect!!