Mayo gets the flavor overhaul it so desperately needs thanks to the bold flavors of chipotle en adobo peppers, roasted garlic, and fresh lemon juice in this Easy Chipotle Mayonnaise Sauce.
I DISLIKE MAYO.
There. I said it.
Which is weird, right? Minnesotans put mayo on and in everything (it seems). Preparing a salad is almost unfathomable without it....
It’s just that... I find the flavor and texture offensive. It’s unpleasantly gloopy and greasy, like cheap hair product.
And it’s what immediately comes to mind when I hear the word unctuous. Ick. It’s a gross word, I don’t care if it’s mandatory to a FoodNetwork chef’s lexicon.
End rant.
So, why post a recipe for mayo if I dislike it so much? Because I LIKE THIS MAYO.
I found a way to make something I dislike palatable, even - dare I say - enjoyable.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Only 4 ingredients required. This easy chipotle mayo recipe relies upon chipotles in adobo sauce to impart smokiness, heat, and body to regular old mayo. Add roasted garlic and fresh lemon add balance and complexity.
- It elevates everything from sandwiches to wraps. And can be used as a French fry dip! Or try it on these Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps.
Ingredients
It only takes 4 ingredients to transform boring old mayo into something truly worthy of eating - this smoky and creamy chipotle mayonnaise sauce. Get the following miracle-working ingredients in order and get ready to make the best chipotle mayonnaise.
- Store-purchased mayo (I used Kraft's Olive Oil Mayo) - Of course you could make your own homemade mayonnaise to use as a base, but in the interest of shortcuts nothing wrong with the store-bought stuff.
- Garlic - You'll need a whole head of garlic; it will get roasted and included which lends a butteriness and mellow garlic flavor. Don't have the time to roast a head of garlic? Toss in 1 fresh clove of garlic instead! The flavor will be more boldly garlic-forward.
- Chipotle in adobo peppers - Bring the bold flavor to make this mayonnaise more interesting. I always have a can of chipotle en adobo peppers in my pantry for when a dish needs smoke and heat and complexity.
- Lemon juice - Fresh-squeezed, please! Though you can add a few dashes of lemon juice from concentrate if that's what you have on hand. Lime works great too!
How To Make Chipotle Mayonnaise Sauce - Directions
Follow these simple steps to make easy chipotle mayo.
- Step 1. Roast some garlic. I don't include the steps to roast garlic here, so hit that recipe to learn how it's done.
- Step 2. Squeeze a lemon.
- Step 3. Open a can of chipotle in adobo peppers.
- Step 4. Add all ingredients to a food processor, and process until combined.
- Step 5. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
The combination of roasted garlic, chipotle in adobo peppers, and lemon juice adds the bold flavors that mayo just needs. Fair warning: this will ruin plain mayo forever. Sorry, not sorry mayo lovers. You're going to want to put this easy chipotle mayo sauce on everything.
This recipe is adapted from Saveur’s Roasted Garlic Chipotle Mayonnaise.
Top Tips for the BEST Easy Chipotle Mayo
Tip 1. Let the mayo rest an hour or two before serving. Time helps the bold flavors infuse into the mayo.
Tip 2. Use a blender or food processor to quickly combine all of the ingredients. Or you could also use an immersion blender.
Tip 3. Season to taste! Add a little salt and pepper until you are happy with the final resulting flavor. This is best done after the mayo has had time to chill for an hour or two.
Recipe FAQs
I don't see why not! For this recipe, I chose to use store-bought mayo but feel free to substitute for homemade. This chipotle mayo recipe is delicious completely homemade or semi-homemade.
I recommend using this chipotle mayo sauce within 7-10 days. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator. This is an educated guesstimate based on the fact that roasted garlic can be stored for two weeks in the refrigerator on its lonesome.
What can I use Chipotle Mayo Sauce for?
I insist you go make this easy chipotle mayo immediately, and:
- Spread it on a sandwich.
- Use it to make the greatest tuna salad sandwich. EVER.
- Use it to make the greatest chicken lettuce wraps, if you're low carb.
- Add it to salads, like this fantastic Not Your (Grand)Mother's Broccoli Salad.
- Slather it on corn on the cob.
- Mix it with some sour cream or cream cheese and use it as a veggie dip.
If you like this Chipotle Mayonnaise, try these other condiments:
If you tried this Chipotle Mayonnaise recipe (or any other recipe on Midwexican), please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it turned out in the 📝 comments below!
Easy Chipotle Mayo Sauce
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayo I used Kraft's Olive Oil Mayo
- 1 head roasted garlic
- 2 tablespoons sauce from chipotle en adobo peppers
- 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- salt and pepper (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor, and process until combined.
- Taste, and add a few dashes of salt and pepper (if you'd like).
Notes
- Spread it on a sandwich.
- Use it to make the greatest tuna salad sandwich. EVER.
- Use it to make the greatest chicken lettuce wraps, if you're low carb.
- Add it to salads.
- Slather it on corn on the cob.
- Mix it with some sour cream or cream cheese and use it as a veggie dip.
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