Creamy garlicky mayonnaise with fiery kick (Printable Version)

Creamy garlicky sauce with spicy kick for dipping and drizzling.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup mayonnaise, store-bought or homemade

→ Aromatics

02 - 2 garlic cloves, finely minced

→ Heat

03 - 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha or hot sauce, to taste

→ 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, add mayonnaise, minced garlic, Sriracha (begin with 1 tablespoon), lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
02 - Whisk vigorously until mixture is completely smooth and uniformly blended.
03 - Taste the aioli and modify seasoning or heat level according to preference.
04 - Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop fully.
05 - Serve chilled as a dipping sauce or spread as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This comes together in literally five minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your fridge
  • The smoked paprika adds this incredible depth that makes it taste like you slaved over it for hours
02 -
  • The garlic will get more potent as it sits, so don't go overboard initially
  • This sauce actually tastes better on day two, so make it ahead of time
03 -
  • Let the garlic sit in the lemon juice for 5 minutes before adding to the mayo
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly than cold ones

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