Spicy Garlic Mayonnaise Sauce (Printable)
Creamy garlic-infused mayonnaise with spicy kick, ideal for enhancing various dishes with Mediterranean flavors.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup mayonnaise (store-bought or homemade)
→ Aromatics
02 - 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
→ Heat
03 - 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha or other hot sauce
→ 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, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, Sriracha (start with 1 tablespoon and add more to reach your desired spice level), lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
02 - Whisk until smooth and well blended, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning or spice level as needed by adding more Sriracha, salt, or lemon juice.
04 - Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld, if time allows.
05 - Serve as a dip for fries, drizzle over grilled meats, or spread on sandwiches.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Takes literally ten minutes but makes people think you labored for hours
- The heat is completely customizable, so you can please everyone from spice wimps to fire breathers
- Keeps in the fridge for a week, meaning spontaneous snacks are always an option
02 -
- The garlic flavor gets stronger as it sits, so do not go overboard initially
- Room temperature aioli tastes more vibrant than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
- Let your minced garlic sit for ten minutes before mixing—it develops more flavor compounds
- Double or triple the batch because it disappears faster than you expect