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This creamy spicy aioli is mayo, garlic, cayenne pepper, lemon, and horseradish, all mixed together. Hands down, the ultimate condiment or dipping sauce!
You can serve this delicious spicy aioli with French fries, French fried onions, vegetables, or bread! The possibilities are endless.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- You only need 5 ingredients.
- No blender required.
- Comes together in under 5 minutes.
- It’s creamy, spicy, garlicky, and tangy.
- Super easy to make.
Ingredient Notes
- Mayo – Use the best quality mayo you can find.
- Cayenne Pepper – I recommend you to start with 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper and work your way up. Taste as you go and continue adding more if you like it extra spicy!
- Lemon – Adds flavor!
- Horseradish – If you don’t have horseradish on hand feel free to use any type of mustard.
- Garlic – I find that grating the garlic makes it spicier!
Step-By-Step Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix untill well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!
Top Tips For The Ultimate Spicy Aioli
- Use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Allow the mayo to sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes. If the ingredients are too cold, you may have trouble tasting the flavors.
Storage
This spicy aioli will keep well in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 8 days. Make sure to give it a stir before serving.
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Spicy Aioli
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayo
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper , start with 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 lemon
- 2 tbsp horseradish
- 2 garlic cloves , grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix untill well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Allow the mayo to sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes. If the ingredients are too cold, you may have trouble tasting the flavors.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.