Spicy Garlic Mayonnaise Sauce (Printable)
Creamy garlic-infused mayonnaise with spicy Sriracha and lemon. Smooth, flavorful condiment for various dishes.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup mayonnaise, store-bought or homemade
→ Aromatics
02 - 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
→ Heat
03 - 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha or hot sauce, adjust 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), lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and several grinds of black pepper.
02 - Whisk vigorously until all ingredients are fully incorporated and mixture is smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste the aioli and adjust seasoning, salt, or spice level by adding more Sriracha as desired.
04 - Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop and meld together.
05 - Serve chilled as a dipping sauce for fries, spread for sandwiches and burgers, or drizzle over grilled meats and vegetables.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Takes ten minutes and transforms literally anything from boring restaurant takeout fries to a simple grilled cheese sandwich into something that feels like a treat
- The smoked paprika adds this subtle depth that makes people ask whats your secret when they taste it
02 -
- I learned the hard way that garlic can taste harsh and raw if you try to serve this immediately, so that resting period in the fridge is non negotiable
- The sauce will thicken up in the fridge, so if you want something more dippable, add a teaspoon of water or extra lemon juice before serving
03 -
- Double the batch and keep it in a glass jar because it lasts forever and you will want it on everything
- If youre serving this to a crowd with different spice tolerances, make the base mild and offer extra hot sauce on the side