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Easy Chipotle Mayonnaise Sauce

Published: Mar 4, 2017 · Modified: Sep 23, 2024 by Christina Koncker · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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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.

Easy Chipotle Mayonnaise in a jar, freshly made.

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
  • Ingredients
  • How To Make Chipotle Mayonnaise Sauce - Directions
  • Top Tips for the BEST Easy Chipotle Mayo
  • Recipe FAQs
  • What can I use Chipotle Mayo Sauce for?
  • Easy Chipotle Mayo Sauce

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!

Easy Chipotle Mayo Sauce in a jar with a rubber scraper.

How To Make Chipotle Mayonnaise Sauce - Directions

Follow these simple steps to make easy chipotle mayo.

  1. 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.
  2. Step 2. Squeeze a lemon.
  3. Step 3. Open a can of chipotle in adobo peppers.
  4. Step 4. Add all ingredients to a food processor, and process until combined.
  5. 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

Can I use homemade mayo instead of store-bought mayo for this chipotle mayonnaise?

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.

How long does chipotle mayo last?

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.

Easy Chipotle Mayo spread in a glass jar.

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.

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  • creamy salsa dressing.
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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!

chipotle and roasted garlic mayonnaise

Easy Chipotle Mayo Sauce

Christina Koncker
Mayo gets the flavor overhaul it so desperately needs thanks to the bold flavors of chipotle en adobo peppers, roasted garlic, and fresh-squeezed lemon.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican-American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 208 kcal

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

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.
  • Slather it on corn on the cob.
  • Mix it with some sour cream or cream cheese and use it as a veggie dip.
*Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using an online nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.3mg
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