Spicy Garlic Mayonnaise Sauce (Print)
A creamy, garlicky mayonnaise with a spicy kick that enhances any dish from fries to sandwiches.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup mayonnaise, store-bought or homemade
→ Aromatics
02 - 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
→ Heat
03 - 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha or hot sauce, adjust to taste
→ Acidity
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Seasoning
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, add mayonnaise, minced garlic, Sriracha (begin with 1 tablespoon), lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and several grinds of black pepper.
02 - Whisk vigorously until completely smooth and all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
03 - Taste the aioli and modify seasoning or spice level according to personal preference.
04 - Cover bowl and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes to allow flavors to marry, if schedule permits.
05 - Serve chilled as dipping sauce or spread as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally ten minutes with ingredients you probably have in your fridge right now
- The heat builds slowly so you can customize exactly how much kick you want
- Makes everything taste better from grilled chicken to roasted vegetables to plain old fries
02 -
- The garlic flavor gets stronger as the sauce sits, so do not go overboard at first
- Room temperature sauce tastes more vibrant than cold straight from the fridge
- Homemade mayonnaise transforms this into something spectacular if you have the time
03 -
- Make this at least an hour before you need it. The rest period is not optional, it is essential.
- Use a microplane to grate the garlic instead of mincing it for the smoothest texture possible.