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Easy Creamy Garlic Aioli Sauce (Mayo-Based)

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Make restaurant-style creamy garlic aioli at home in minutes. This easy, mayonnaise-based sauce is perfect for dipping fries, spreading on burgers, or serving with seafood.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup good quality mayonnaise
  • 3 large cloves fresh garlic, minced very fine or pressed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for richness)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the garlic: Mince the fresh garlic cloves very finely or use a garlic press to extract the pulp. You want the garlic flavor strong but no large pieces remaining.
  2. Combine base ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
  3. Whisk until smooth: Whisk the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  4. Season: Add the salt and black pepper. Whisk again. Taste the aioli and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed for your preference.
  5. Add oil (optional): If you desire a richer texture, slowly whisk in the olive oil until fully emulsified into the sauce.
  6. Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the garlic aioli for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the garlic flavor to meld into the sauce.
  7. Serve: Use this best garlic aioli dipping sauce for fries, sandwiches, or as a versatile sauce for burgers.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the fresh garlic with 1 teaspoon of roasted garlic puree.
  • If you want a lemon garlic aioli, increase the lemon juice to 1.5 tablespoons.
  • Store leftover aioli in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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