Name: Garlic Aioli
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American

March 4, 2026

Garlic Aioli is a deceptively simple topping that elevates any dish. This four-ingredient recipe comes together in no time at all, and goes great with a burger, chicken strips, French fries, roasted potatoes, and more. This creamy aioli is made with fresh garlic and lemon, a half cup mayonnaise, and seasoning. Making aioli at home is super easy, and you can even use homemade mayo if you want.

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Garlic Aioli

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Instructions

Place all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk.

This can be made 1-2 days ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Roast Garlic for Mellow Depth 🔥
Roast your garlic cloves at 400°F for 15-20 minutes before mincing to create a sweet, caramelized flavor that's less harsh than raw garlic, making your aioli more sophisticated and balanced.
Room Temperature Ingredients are Essential 🌡️
Allow your mayonnaise and all ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing—this prevents the emulsion from breaking and ensures a silky, stable texture rather than a grainy result.
Microplane Your Garlic for Smoothness 🧄
Use a microplane grater instead of a knife to mince garlic into an ultra-fine paste that distributes evenly throughout the mayo, eliminating chunky bits and creating a luxuriously smooth aioli.
Balance Acidity with Restraint 🍋
Add lemon juice gradually (start with half a teaspoon), tasting as you go, since excess acidity can break the emulsion and overpower the delicate garlic flavor.
Make it Ahead and Let it Marry 🎯
Prepare your aioli at least 2 hours before serving and refrigerate—the flavors will meld and deepen, resulting in a more complex, professional-tasting condiment than freshly made versions.

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