Spicy Aioli Sauce (Printable)
Creamy aioli with garlic, lemon, and heat to elevate dips, sandwiches, and grilled dishes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 until smooth and well blended.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning or spice level as needed.
04 - Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld, if time allows.
05 - Serve as a dip or spread as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Takes literally ten minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
- The smoked paprika adds this incredible depth that regular spicy mayo just doesn't have
02 -
- Garlic gets stronger as it sits, so don't go overboard at first
- The sauce thickens in the fridge, so you can thin it with a teaspoon of water if needed
03 -
- Let your minced garlic sit for 10 minutes before mixing to develop more flavor
- Room temperature ingredients blend together more easily than cold ones