Chipotle Aioli Recipe

This chipotle mayo recipe has minimal ingredients but maximum impact. There’s no need to make your mayo from scratch, so it’s a bit of a “cheater” aioli… but just as delicious!

Customize the heat to your preference and enjoy!

What is Aioli?

Aioli is basically synonymous with mayo… or at least most people view it that way. It’s simply a mayo that is flavored with delicious additions.

When made from scratch, aioli and mayo are very similar, and they’re both emulsions. Nowadays, aioli simply tends to reference a kicked-up, flavorful version of mayo with a much fancier name!

Chipotle aioli tastes a little like combining the creamy flavor of mayo with your favorite salsa. It’s zesty, a touch spicy, and velvety smooth!

Why You’ll Love this Chipotle Mayo

• So fast to make- you’ll be done in under five minutes.
• Just four ingredients, five if you add the cilantro.
• It seriously adds flavor to everything… burgers, sandwiches, wraps, chicken, fish, steak… and don’t forget to dip! Pretty much anything can be dipped in this chipotle mayo and your life will be better for it.

What’s in this Chipotle Aioli Recipe

• Mayonnaise – I tend to use an olive oil mayo because that’s our favorite, but you can use whatever you have on hand – light mayo or vegan mayo will work, too. You can also make your own mayonnaise, as outlined below.
• Pepper – Ground black pepper works best here because you want a smooth, creamy aioli.
• Lime Juice – Fresh squeezed is always best for flavor but you can substitute with store bought lime juice as well.
• Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce – Finely minced. You can also substitute with chipotle chili powder or chipotle hot sauce.
• Cilantro – chopped, optional!

Variations

• Sub sriracha for your chipotle chiles in adobo.
• You can also sub for jalapeño for an even spicier kick!

Tips

• Marinate – Make this chipotle aioli recipe a day in advance and keep covered in the fridge so flavors can marinate.

How to Make Mayo

If you want to make Chipotle Mayo from scratch simply add the following items to this recipe in lieu of store-bought mayo.

• 2 egg yolks
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup vegetable oil

1. Pulse to combine above ingredients along with ingredients listed in the printable recipe below.
2. Turn processor on and slowly pour olive oil and vegetable oil. Process until aioli forms, about a minute. Turn processor off, scrap sides, process again until well combined.

Shortcuts

• Use store-bought mayonnaise.
• Use store bought lime juice.

How to Store

• Refrigerate – Store Chipotle Aioli refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.