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    April 26, 2022 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

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    Spicy Aioli

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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!

    spicy aioli in a jar with a spoon.

    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!
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    Step-By-Step Instructions

    1. In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix untill well combined.
    2. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!
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    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.
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    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

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    Course: kitchen tips
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 3 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 131kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    This creamy spicy aioli is mayo, garlic, cayenne pepper, lemon, and horseradish, all mixed together. Hands down, the ultimate condiment or dipping sauce!

    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

    Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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