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Spicy Garlic Aioli

Spicy Garlic Aioli

Spicy Garlic Aioli is a creamy, bold dipping sauce made with mayonnaise, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and a touch of heat. It’s quick to mix and perfect for burgers, fries, chicken, or roasted vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 tablespoons
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic finely grated or chopped
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon Bold & Spicy mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Method
 

Start with the base.
  1. Add the mayonnaise to a small bowl.
Grate the garlic.
  1. Use a microplane to finely grate the garlic straight into the bowl. This helps the garlic flavor spread evenly through the spicy garlic aioli sauce.
Add the flavor builders.
  1. Stir in lemon juice and Dijon mustard.
Add heat and seasoning.
  1. Sprinkle in cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
Mix until smooth.
  1. Stir well until fully combined and creamy.
Let it rest.
  1. I like to let it sit in the fridge for 20–30 minutes. The flavor deepens and tastes even better.
That’s it. Now you know how to make spicy garlic aioli in minutes.

    Notes

    • Adjust cayenne to control heat level.
    • Fresh garlic gives the strongest flavor.
    • Let it rest before serving for better taste.
    • Add a pinch of sugar if the garlic tastes sharp.
    • This spicy garlic aioli recipe doubles easily for parties.