Easy Garlic Aioli

Name: Easy Garlic Aioli
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 garlic cloves, finely grated; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

A quick garlic aioli made with mayonnaise, fresh garlic and lemon. Ready in 10 minutes and perfect for fries, burgers and roasted vegetables.

By The Vehama Kitchen Published October 16, 2026

Prep: 10 mins
Total: 40 mins
Makes: About 1 cup

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Easy Garlic Aioli — A quick garlic aioli made with mayonnaise, fresh garlic and lemon

This shortcut aioli starts with good mayonnaise, so there are no raw eggs to whisk and no risk of the sauce splitting. Fresh garlic, lemon juice and a little olive oil give it the bold, rounded flavor of a classic aioli.

Grate the garlic on a microplane instead of chopping it: it melts into the sauce and spreads its flavor evenly. A short rest in the fridge softens the raw garlic bite.

Ingredient substitutions

Lemon juice → white wine vinegar
Fresh garlic → 1/2 tsp garlic powder (milder, less punchy)
Half the mayonnaise → plain Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version

Flavor variations

Chipotle aioli: stir in 1 tsp minced chipotle in adobo.
Herb aioli: add 2 tbsp chopped parsley, dill or basil.
Roasted garlic aioli: replace raw garlic with 4–5 cloves of roasted garlic.

Tips and troubleshooting

Start with 1 garlic clove if you prefer a milder sauce; you can always add more.
Use a mayonnaise you enjoy on its own, since it is the base of the flavor.

Storage and food safety

Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Do not leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

What to serve it with

Fries and potato wedges
Burgers and sandwiches
Roasted vegetables and grilled fish

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