Spicy Garlic Mayonnaise Sauce (Print version)

Creamy, garlicky mayonnaise with a spicy kick for dipping and drizzling over various dishes.

# What you need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup mayonnaise, store-bought or homemade

→ Aromatics

02 - 2 garlic cloves, finely minced

→ Heat

03 - 1–2 tablespoons Sriracha or other hot sauce, to taste

→ Acidity

04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Seasoning

05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, Sriracha (start with 1 tablespoon and add more to reach your desired spice level), lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
02 - Whisk the mixture vigorously until completely smooth and well blended, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
03 - Taste the aioli and adjust seasoning or spice level as needed by adding more salt, pepper, or hot sauce to suit your preference.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together, if time permits before serving.
05 - Serve chilled as a dip for fries, drizzle over grilled meats, or spread on sandwiches and burgers.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Takes literally ten minutes from start to finish and transforms everything it touches
  • The heat is completely customizable so you can please everyone from spice wimps to fire eaters
  • Keeps in the fridge for a week meaning impromptu gourmet snacks are always possible
02 -
  • The garlic flavor intensifies over time so the sauce tastes even better the next day
  • If you go too heavy on the hot sauce, stir in a tiny bit more mayo to balance it out
  • Room temperature aioli spreads more easily than cold from the fridge
03 -
  • Let the minced garlic sit for 5 minutes before mixing to develop its flavor
  • Make a double batch because it disappears faster than you expect

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