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Spicy Aioli Recipe

June 15, 2022 by Tayler 4 Comments

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Aioli can mean a lot of things to a lot of people, but in reality? It’s just fancy mayonnaise. This Spicy Aioli is one of my favorites.

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No matter who makes it, or how they make it, the emulsion of egg, oil, and spices ends with the same result: a creamy dip perfect for any protein. Make it a little lighter? It’s delicious to drizzle. 

The bottom line is that aioli is really just an upscale moniker for a mayo-style sauce that can be considered fancy, but is really just regular fare. The best takeaway, though, is that you, too, can look fancy if you can throw together this aioli for your next get-together.

chip dipping into spicy aioli

Table of Contents

  • What is Spicy Aioli?
  • Ingredients
  • How To Use Spicy Aioli
  • Variations
  • Storage
  • More Dipping Sauce Recipes
  • Spicy Aioli Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Nutrition

What is Spicy Aioli?

Spicy aioli is literally just a punched up mayo. When you see aioli at your local restaurant don’t think they’re fancy – this is just amped up mayonnaise. 

It is so easy to make and it’s just the quickest way to get a killer condiment on the table without any fuss. Take some mayo, throw some great spices in, mix together… and? Voila! You have a serious sauce that seems like it took forever, but it’s really just a fast fix so you can make the best meal. 

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Ingredients

  • Mayonnaise– grab your favorite brand and use it for this recipe!
  • Chile sauce– you can use sriracha or your own favorite sauce. 
  • Lime juice– squeeze your own or just get it from the store.
  • Kosher salt– just use a pinch! The hot sauce and mayo will do their jobs bringing the saltiness to the table.
spicy aioli ingredients in a bowl

How To Use Spicy Aioli

What would you not use this on? It’s absolutely incredible on everything from meats to fish and even veggies. A few ideas:

  • Dip fried pickles into it
  • Spread it on burgers
  • Use it with fried chicken
  • Dip fried fish into it
  • Use it as a dip for steamed or fried shrimp
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Variations

Spice– toss some extra cayenne or crushed red pepper or even Old Bay for some extra spiciness.

Pickle juice– spill a little pickle juice into this sauce to give it some tang. 

Lemon– squeeze some lemon, or pour a little in, to give this a citrusy tang.

chip dipped into spicy aioli

Storage

Store this homemade aioli in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Spicy Aioli Recipe

With only 4 simple ingredients, this homemade Spicy Aioli recipe will make you rethink mayonnaise. An EASY way to upgrade any sandwich!
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spicy aioli
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 1566kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chile sauce such as Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Pinch Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until combined.
  • Allow to sit for 30 minutes before serving.
  • If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition

Calories: 1566kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 168g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 100g | Monounsaturated Fat: 38g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 3093mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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Comments

  1. Dana

    July 14, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    5 stars
    I love this aioli so much! We use it on sandwiches, fish tacos, and kebabs! It’s so versatile.

    Reply
  2. L

    July 14, 2022 at 6:07 pm

    5 stars
    “it’s just fancy mayonnaise” lol the truth! great recipe and so easy to make!

    Reply
  3. Nathan

    July 14, 2022 at 6:45 pm

    5 stars
    I’m loving this spicy aoili! I’ve been eating it with carrots and it makes such a perfect snack. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  4. Sara Welch

    July 14, 2022 at 7:36 pm

    5 stars
    This was such a quick and easy sauce and great to have on hand! Enjoyed this on a burger and it was the perfect touch of flavor!

    Reply

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