How to Make a Homemade Aioli Dip from Scratch
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Aioli Dipping Sauce Recipe Overview
Aioli dipping sauce is a mayo based dressing that goes great on roasted salmon, halibut or as a dipping sauce with celery sticks.
Kitchen Tools Needed to Make this Aioli Dipping Sauce Recipe
Fork or Whisk
Plate or bowl
Measuring cups
Jar or storage container
Homemade Aioli Sauce Recipe Ingredients
2 egg yolks or 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup olive oil
Homemade Aioli Sauce Recipe Video Instructions
Homemade Aioli Sauce Recipe Written Step by Step Preparation Instructions
In a small bowl ideally, whisk together the egg yolks, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and emulsifies into a smooth, creamy texture. This can take several minutes, so be patient and keep whisking.
Once the aioli has reached the desired consistency, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
If you enjoyed making basic aioli you can also experiment with adding other herbs or spices to customize the flavor of your aioli sauce recipe.
Armed with determination and passion Chef Dan enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park New York during the 1990s. Upon graduation he was the Saucier at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. He later was the executive chef at Harvey's Resort Hotel Steakhouse in Stateline, Nevada.