Description
This homemade garlic aioli is a creamy, flavorful sauce made with fresh garlic, egg yolk, lemon juice, and oil. It’s perfect as a dip, sandwich spread, or accompaniment to fries and grilled meats.
Ingredients
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or light olive oil)
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed and minced to a paste
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, add the egg yolk, lemon juice, water, Dijon mustard, and kosher salt.
- Blend for a few seconds until combined.
- With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the oil very gradually to allow the emulsion to form.
- Once the oil is fully incorporated and the mixture is thick and creamy, add the garlic paste and pulse to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, and mash it into a paste to avoid chunks.
- If the aioli breaks (separates), you can fix it by starting a new yolk in a clean bowl and slowly whisking in the broken mixture.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
