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You may think aioli is nothing more than a glorified mayo, and you’d be kinda<\/em> right. But there’s a bit more to it than that. Aioli is a rich and creamy sauce with both Mediterranean and French roots. And, needless to say, we are here for the creamy, tangy decadence.<\/p>\n We love using a garlic aioli recipe as a savory dip for fresh or roasted vegetables (french fries<\/a> totally count!) or as a tasty condiment on sandwiches<\/a> or burgers<\/a>. You can even use it as a flavorful substitute for mayo in your favorite chicken, tuna, pasta or potato salad recipes<\/a>!<\/p>\n The traditional method used for making aioli (pronounced AH-yo-lee) is to emulsify oil into mashed garlic. But this method is often replaced with easier, semi-homemade methods. One method simply infuses store-bought mayonnaise<\/a> with all kinds of fun and interesting flavors, like Sriracha, paprika or black garlic. Another method, which is described here, emulsifies oil into an egg yolk and<\/em> mashed garlic.<\/p>\n The process of making aioli is like making mayonnaise, and because of that, the result is similar to that of homemade mayo<\/a>. The big difference? In order for aioli recipes to be, well<\/em>, aioli, they need to contain garlic. (So, yes, when the menu says “garlic aioli,” it’s being redundant.) Both mayonnaise and aioli contain oil, egg yolk and some kind of acid, such as lemon juice or vinegar.<\/p>\n Using grated garlic will result in a slightly chunky aioli, so we recommend grating the garlic and then mashing it into a paste. To do this, sprinkle salt over the grated garlic and mash it using the side of a chef’s knife<\/a>.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Press and scrape the flat side of the blade across the garlic to mash it properly.<\/p>\n Place the garlic, egg yolk and lemon juice in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip: <\/em>If you’d like to be extra food safe, you can whisk your ingredients in a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water just until the mixture reaches 160\u00b0F. This should take 30 to 40 seconds. Gently cooking the eggs this way makes them 100% safe to eat without compromising the texture of the aioli.<\/p>\n Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the oil, drop by drop, then eventually add it in a thin stream until the egg and oil are completely emulsified. If the mixture starts to separate, stop adding the oil and whisk until the mixture comes together before adding more. Season with additional salt to taste.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em>\u00a0If the aioli is too thin, slowly whisk in a bit more oil. If it’s too thick, slowly whisk in a bit of lemon juice, drop by drop.<\/p>\n Transfer any leftover aioli to a small glass container with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate.<\/p>\n Aioli lasts up to five days when stored properly in the fridge. Shake, whisk or stir again before serving.<\/p>\n You can use a mortar and pestle to mash the garlic with salt. Alternatively, you could use a small food processor or personal blender to make a garlic paste.<\/p>\n You can definitely make aioli in a blender or food processor. However, there are two caveats. First, if you have only a large-capacity blender or food processor, you should double the recipe. Second, use regular olive oil rather than extra virgin olive oil because the high speed of the blender can bring out the bitter flavor in extra virgin olive oil by dispersing its polyphenols.<\/p>\n To use a blender to make aioli, combine the egg, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, salt and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Then, with the motor running, drizzle in the remaining oil very slowly (this should take at least one minute). Season to taste with additional salt if needed.<\/p>\n If the aioli has separated, all is not lost! In a separate bowl, add a new egg yolk and whisk in a little water. Slowly add the broken aioli to the egg yolk mixture and whisk to combine.<\/p>\n Once you master this homemade condiment recipe<\/a>, why stop there? Try your hand at honey mustard<\/a>, ketchup<\/a> and more.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Aioli is a rich and creamy sauce with both Mediterranean and French roots. 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What’s the difference between aioli and mayonnaise?<\/h2>\n
Aioli Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Mash the garlic<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Add the egg yolk and lemon juice<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Gradually whisk in the oil<\/h3>\n
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How to Use Aioli<\/h2>\n
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Aioli Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Aioli<\/h2>\n
How long does aioli last?<\/h3>\n
Aioli Tips<\/h2>\n
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What’s another way to mash the garlic for aioli?<\/h3>\n
Can you make aioli in a blender?<\/h3>\n
How do you fix a broken aioli?<\/h3>\n