Garlic Aioli
This garlic aioli recipe is pure magic. Creamy, garlicky, and ready in 5 minutes. Perfect for fries, grilled meats, or literally anything.
Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4-5 fresh garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add the mayo to a mixing bowl. (Fancy ceramic or a beat-up glass bowl — doesn't matter.)
- Mince your garlic fine. Really fine. You don't want chunks. You want it distributed throughout like it's part of the mayo itself.
- Add the garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
- Mix well with a whisk or spoon until everything's evenly combined. Takes about a minute.
- Taste it. Adjust the garlic or salt if needed. This is your sauce — own it.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. The flavors deepen when they sit.
Notes
Roasted garlic version: If raw garlic feels too intense, roast your cloves first. Roasted garlic makes it sweeter and more mellow. Storage: This keeps for a solid week in the fridge.