Name: Chipotle Mayo
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American

March 4, 2026

Chipotle Mayo is a fast and easy, 5-minute, delightful condiment that has a plethora of uses. It’s slightly spicy, with loads of flavor and pairs well with just about anything! This spicy mayonnaise goes well with burgers and sandwiches, appetizers, is great as a dipping sauce and more!

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Chipotle Mayo

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Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and mix until well combined.

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Balance Smoke and Heat 🌶️
Start with one chipotle pepper in adobo sauce and taste before adding more—the smokiness intensifies as it sits, so you can always increase heat but can't reduce it.
Room Temperature Mayo Base 🧈
Use mayo that's been at room temperature for 10 minutes before mixing to ensure all ingredients emulsify smoothly and create a perfectly creamy texture.
Fresh Lime Juice Essential 🍋
Always use freshly squeezed lime juice rather than bottled—it brightens the smoky flavors and prevents the mayo from tasting flat or metallic.
Flavor Development Over Time ⏱️
Prepare your chipotle mayo 2-3 hours ahead and refrigerate it; the flavors meld and deepen significantly, creating a more complex and refined condiment.
Adjust Consistency Strategically 💧
If the mayo becomes too thick after mixing in adobo sauce, thin it with a few drops of lime juice or water rather than additional mayo to maintain flavor intensity.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.