The aioli is not only a great dip with your garlic bread, on bruschetta bread, but it's also a perfect garnish for several types of meat or for dipping with fried seafood.
This is packed with fresh garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, a little Dijon mustard, and super easy to whip up in no time flat it's so quick and you really need nothing but a bowl and whisk to get it mixed up.
We mix and match fresh herbs to compliment the meats we top or add some freshly chopped vegetables for our dip platter, and it's a perfect appetizer for entertaining family and friends when hosting a party.
Aioli can be served so many ways so make sure you don't pass by our tips and suggestions to make the best out of the aioli you're serving to your guests.
If you love appetizer recipes like this one, you may also like our Italian Tuscan White Bean Dip or our delicious 30 Appetizers and More recipes.
Scroll down to my printable instruction card to make this easy appetizer recipe and all the fantastic ways to use our easy aioli recipe.
Easiest Aioli on the Planet Right Here!
This tasty appetizer dip is very addicting so I will warn you, to make sure you have plenty of your favorite dipping ingredients on hand.
It's great anytime while watching a movie to spread on crackers, for dinner on chicken or salmon and this appetizer can be served with healthy raw vegetables for dipping to keep the calories down!
If you're a garlic lover and a mayonnaise fan, this will be a favorite go-to dip for every party you host.
Aioli is traditionally made with garlic, olive oil, and sometimes eggs (which is already in the mayonnaise right!!?)
Now with our modern everyday easiest version right here adding lemon juice, garlic, delicious herbs, and spices, it's done in no time flat easily, and delicious.
Optional Ingredients To Add
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro using lime juice instead of lemon in the recipe
- add 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- add 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- add 2 tablespoons avocado pureed with lime juice instead of lemon
- add 1 teaspoon of chipotle seasoning
- add 2 tablespoons pureed roasted peppers or jalapeno peppers
- add 3 tablespoons truffle oil to the recipe
- add roasted garlic instead of freshly minced garlic
- Note: One or more ingredients above can be combined in your aioli just add to your taste
Ingredients You Will Need
- mayonnaise
- lemon juice
- minced garlic
- olive oil
- salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
- Dijon mustard
- Optional: chopped basil, dill, parsley, rosemary, mint
- see notes for other options
Dipping Suggestions
- tortilla chips
- pita bread cut in points or toasted
- garlic toast
- air fried potato slices sweet or white
- cucumber slices
- assorted crackers
- sliced radishes
- celery sticks or carrots
- zucchini slices
- large olives black or green
- tomato wedges
Aioli Favorite Ways To Serve It
- spread on sandwiches IE: Italian hoagies, Turkey clubs, etc.
- a dip for crabcakes, salmon, or other fish you serve (adding dill to the aioli)
- lamb burgers (adding mint to the aioli)
- on steamed vegetables IE: broccoli, cauliflower
- a dip for white pizza or tomato sauce pizza
- drizzle on top of roasted vegetables or grilled vegetables or our grilled artichokes
- add the dip to a cheese board served with an assortment
- serve aioli with shrimp, scallops, fried clams, or on lobster rolls
- aioli is greatly used as a salad dressing on fancy greens
- serve alongside as a topping for burritos, or fish tacos as a dip
- dip your french fries, potato wedges, or use as a topping for baked potatoes
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Our Aioli is the Easiest Recipe
Choose the ingredients you love and this easy aioli can be made in several flavors it's really a game-changer when it comes to dips and spread with its versatility!
Just by adding a few suggestive ingredients, you can make the flavors enhance any sandwich, meats your prepare for that weeknight plan, or make a quick dip for that unexpected company.
Again, you can add more or less of whatever you like, this aioli will be a basic recipe and can change in an instant.
Remember to taste it as you add the extra ingredients you may want to add more or less to your taste.
Either way, this basic aioli dip will be a great addition to your recipe collection it is certainly known in the Mediterranean, including France, Italy, Spain, and Malta so you will see different versions all over the worldwide net.
Easy Garlic Aioli
Yield: 20
Prep time: 15 MinInactive time: 5 MinTotal time: 20 Min
This is a delicious Easy Garlic Aioli recipe we use as a dip, for our crab cakes, or as a fabulous sandwich spread.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 cloves of finely minced fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Optional: 1 tablespoon of any of these: chopped fresh dill for fish, chopped fresh basil for topping Italian sandwiches or dipping pizza in, chopped fresh mint for lamb kabobs or lamb burgers
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise, with all ingredients in a bowl.
- Note: you can mix this by hand or if you want it whipped place everything in a blender just until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Store in a mason jar covered for up to 1 week.
Notes
Aioli Favorite Ways To Serve It
- spread on sandwiches IE: Italian hoagies, Turkey clubs, etc.
- a dip for crabcakes, salmon, or other fish you serve (adding dill to the aioli)
- lamb burgers (adding mint to the aioli)
- on steamed vegetables IE: broccoli, cauliflower
- a dip for white pizza or tomato sauce pizza
- drizzle on top of roasted vegetables or grilled vegetables IE artichokes
- add the dip to a cheese board served with an assortment
- serve aioli with shrimp, scallops, fried clams, or on lobster rolls
- aioli is greatly used as a salad dressing on fancy greens
- serve alongside as a topping for burritos, or fish tacos as a dip
- dip your potato wedges or a topping for baked potatoes
Suggestions
- tortilla chips
- pita bread cut in points or toasted
- garlic toast
- air fried potato slices sweet or white
- cucumber slices
- assorted crackers
- sliced radishes
- celery sticks or carrots
- zucchini slices
- large olives black or green
- tomato wedges
Optional Ingredients To Add
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro using lime juice instead of lemon in the recipe
- add 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- add 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- add 2 tablespoons avocado pureed with lime juice instead of lemon
- add 1 teaspoon of chipotle seasoning
- add 2 tablespoons pureed roasted peppers
- add 3 tablespoons truffle oil to the recipe
- add roasted garlic instead of freshly minced garlic
- Note: One or more ingredients above can be combined in your aioli just add to your taste
Nutrition Facts
Calories
58.22Fat (grams)
6.28Sat. Fat (grams)
0.98Carbs (grams)
0.31Fiber (grams)
0.02Net carbs
0.29Sugar (grams)
0.09Protein (grams)
0.13Sodium (milligrams)
142.04Cholesterol (grams)
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