Spicy Garlic Aioli Sauce (Print Version)
Creamy, garlicky sauce with a spicy kick, perfect for enhancing fries, meats, and sandwiches.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup mayonnaise
→ Aromatics
02 - 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
→ Heat
03 - 1–2 tablespoons Sriracha or 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
# Directions:
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.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning or spice level as needed.
04 - Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld, if time allows.
05 - Serve as a dip or spread as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It transforms ordinary fries into something people can't stop eating
- The recipe comes together in under ten minutes but tastes like you labored over it
- You can adjust the heat level from gentle warmth to full-on fire
02 -
- The garlic needs at least 30 minutes in the fridge to mellow out, or it'll taste harsh and raw
- This sauce actually gets better after a day in the fridge, so don't be afraid to make it ahead
03 -
- Double the batch because it keeps for a week and you'll find excuses to use it
- For a different flavor profile, swap the smoked paprika for cumin and add a teaspoon of adobo sauce