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Easy Homemade Creamy Garlic Aioli Sauce

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Make restaurant-style creamy garlic aioli at home using simple ingredients. This versatile sauce is perfect as a rich dipping sauce for fries or a spread for sandwiches and burgers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup good quality mayonnaise
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced very finely
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, for richness)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the garlic: Mince the 4 cloves of fresh garlic until they form a fine paste. You can crush them with the side of a knife and a pinch of salt to help break them down.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until fully combined.
  3. Season: Stir in the salt and black pepper. Taste the mixture.
  4. Add oil (optional): If you desire a richer, more traditional texture, slowly whisk in the olive oil until the aioli is smooth and emulsified.
  5. Adjust flavor: Taste again and add more salt or lemon juice if needed to reach your preferred balance of flavor.
  6. Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the garlic aioli for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the garlic flavor to meld into the sauce.

Notes

  • For a roasted garlic aioli flavor, roast 1 whole head of garlic until soft, squeeze out the cloves, and mix them into the aioli base instead of using raw garlic.
  • This homemade aioli is excellent as a burger sauce idea or as an appetizer dipping sauce.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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