🧄 Aioli Sauce Recipe – The Ultimate Creamy Garlic Dip
This homemade aioli sauce recipe is a game-changer! Smooth, garlicky, and insanely delicious, it’s the perfect dip for fries, seafood, grilled veggies, or sandwiches. Learn how to make aioli sauce at home in just 10 minutes with simple ingredients and restaurant-level flavor.
🍽️ Recipe Details
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Nutritional value (per 1 tbsp): ~90 kcal
Difficulty level: 2/5
🧂 Ingredients
🥚 1 large egg (room temperature)
🧄 3–4 garlic cloves, finely minced
🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice (15 ml)
🥄 1 tsp Dijon mustard (5 g)
🫒 200 ml extra virgin olive oil (¾ cup + 1 tbsp)
🧂 Salt to taste
👩🍳 How to Make Aioli Sauce
1️⃣ In a medium bowl, combine the egg, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt.
2️⃣ Using a hand mixer or immersion blender, start blending until everything combines.
3️⃣ Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending continuously until the mixture emulsifies and becomes thick and creamy.
4️⃣ Taste and adjust with more lemon juice or salt if needed.
5️⃣ Transfer your aioli to a glass jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
💡 Pro Tips for the Best Aioli Sauce
✨ Always use a room-temperature egg – it’s essential for perfect emulsification.
✨ If your aioli separates, add 1 tsp of water and blend again to fix it instantly.
✨ For a milder garlic flavor, use roasted or blanched garlic.
✨ Add honey or herbs like basil, dill, or rosemary for a unique twist.
🍟 Best Ways to Use Aioli Sauce
🌮 As a creamy dip for fries, chips, or sweet potato wedges.
🐟 A flavorful sauce for fish, shrimp, or calamari.
🥦 Perfect with grilled vegetables or as a salad dressing.
🍞 Spread on sandwiches, burgers, or crusty bread for extra richness.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make aioli without a blender?
A: Yes! You can whisk it by hand, but it requires patience and steady oil addition.
Q: Can I use sunflower or avocado oil instead of olive oil?
A: Absolutely – they’ll give your aioli a lighter, more neutral taste.
Q: How long does homemade aioli last in the fridge?
A: Up to 4 days when stored in an airtight container.
Q: Is aioli the same as mayonnaise?
A: Not quite — aioli traditionally uses garlic and olive oil, while mayo uses neutral oil and vinegar or lemon juice.
You can also try our homemade tzatziki sauce made also in 10 minutes.