Aioli Recipe ( Easy 5-Minute Homemade Garlic Aioli)
Rich, creamy, and intensely garlicky, this easy homemade aioli recipe is far better than anything store-bought. Made in a blender with five simple ingredients, it’s quick, foolproof, and endlessly versatile.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 251kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 4 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- ½ cup canola oil, or other light, neutral oil
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: chopped fresh herbs (such as tarragon)—2 Tbsp
Instructions
- Aioli (food processor): Blend 1 egg, 1 chopped garlic clove, 4 tsp lemon juice. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in and ½ cup canola oil and process until thick, about 2 minutes.
- Aioli (personal blender): Blend 1 egg, garlic, lemon juice, and ½ cup canola oil until thick (about 2 minutes).
- Aioli (immersion blender): Place 1 egg, garlic, and lemon juice in a jar. Add ½ cup canola oil. Blend from the bottom up until emulsified.
- Finish (all versions): Transfer to a bowl and slowly whisk in ½ cup extra virgin olive oil. Season with 2 Tbsp fresh herbs (optional), ½ tsp Kosher salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Serve or refrigerate.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: Aioli can be made up to 4 days in advance.
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days, then discard — the raw egg gives aioli a shorter shelf life than mayonnaise. Give it a quick stir before serving to loosen it up.
- Freezing: Not recommended. Aioli is an emulsion and will break as it thaws.
- Flavor Variations:
- Spicy Sriracha aioli: Add 1-2 teaspoons sriracha or hot sauce.
- Herb aioli: Blend in fresh basil, parsley, or dill.
- Truffle aioli: Stir in a drizzle of truffle oil.
- Smoky chipotle aioli: Mix in ½ teaspoon smoked paprika and a teaspoon of adobo sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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