This creamy chipotle mayo is easy to make with pantry ingredients, the perfect condiment for sandwiches, tacos, crab cakes, french fries, tater tots, and so much more. Learn how to make it at home. You'll also love my Cajun Remoulade Sauce.
Chipotle Mayo Recipe
Today we are making one of our favorite condiments in the Chili Pepper Madness kitchen. It is super easy to make with only 4 primary ingredients, and it is perfect for the spicy food lover.
We're talking creamy, delicious Homemade Chipotle Mayo, and it goes on just about everything.
What You'll Love About This Recipe
- My recipe focuses more on the chipotle for more smoky, vibrant flavor you won't get with other chipotle mayo recipes.
- There are so many ways to serve this sauce - it's the most versatile condiment around.
You've likely enjoyed chipotle mayo in Mexican restaurants or sandwich shops, or even purchased a store bought version, like chipotle aioli. Homemade is so much better, as you can control exactly how much of each ingredient goes into the sauce.
Let's talk about how to make chipotle mayo, shall we?
Featured Reader Comment
From Jean: "Thank you for your awesome recipe for chipotle mayonnaise! I don’t usually comment on recipes, but had to on this one. It’s so good want to use this in/on anything possible. I’ll probably start with deviled eggs. And there’s a cake recipe that uses mayonnaise, so I’m doing it!"
Chipotle Mayo Ingredients
- Mayonnaise. You can use your favorite brand.
- Sour Cream or Crema. I love Mexican crema for this recipe, as it has less of a sour, tangy flavor than sour cream, but either work great here. Use your preference.
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce. You only need a few of them with some of the chipotle sauce, so either save the rest for another recipe, or make a larger batch. Or add extra chipotle chilies in for more chipotle flavor! As an alternative, use 1 tablespoon chipotle powder.
- Fresh Lime Juice.
- Seasonings. I'm using paprika, cumin, and sea salt. However, you can easily use your favorites.
How to Make Chipotle Mayo - the Recipe Method
Process the Ingredients. Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth.
Taste and Adjust. Taste and adjust to your personal preferences, blending until smooth. Serve and enjoy.
Boom! Done! Your easy chipotle mayo is ready to serve.
This recipe makes about 1 cup of chipotle mayo sauce.
Recipe Tips & Notes
- Additional Ingredients. Garlic is a great addition to your smoky chipotle mayo. Add a clove or 2 of minced garlic, or a 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder for a perfect garlic-chipotle mayo. You can also try other seasonings, like smoked paprika, cayenne or other chili powder to make it your own. Try fresh cilantro. Add a splash of hot sauce or spicy chili flakes! Go for it.
Serving Chipotle Mayo
Chipotle mayo is a wonder condiment that can be served in so many ways. I love it for making quick tacos, burritos, tortas and more.
It's great with Mexican or Tex-Mex dishes, but don't limit yourself. Try it out on crab cakes or just about any sandwich where you enjoy mayonnaise. Replace your mayo with this mixture and enjoy a bit of zing!
It's also great as a dipping sauce for anything fried, like French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Potato Wedges, or Patty's very favorite - Tater Tots! Try it on some of these recipes of mine:
- Quick and Easy Chipotle Chicken - Great for dipping!
- Grilled Chicken Wings - Dip or slather your wings!
- Grilled Shrimp - Add some zing to easy grilled or fries shrimp.
- Crab Cakes - You will LOVE the flavor combo.
Let me know how you are using yours!
Storage & Leftovers
Storing your Chipotle Mayo in an airtight container in the fridge may allow you to store the leftovers for up to 1-2 weeks. To maximize the storage life, make sure to refrigerate it promptly.
That's it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this easy, creamy chipotle mayo recipe. So easy to make, isn't it? Let me know if you make it. I'd love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy!
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Chipotle Mayo Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sour cream or Mexican crema or more to taste
- 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce or more to taste
- Juice from 1/2 small lime or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or blender.
- Process until smooth.
- Taste and adjust to your personal preferences. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition Information
NOTE: This recipe was updated on 3/17/25 to include new information and photos. It was originally published on 6/9/21.
Toni H says
This is my favorite condomint.
I've made it for years, just a little different as I use chopolte powder these days. I'm going to get the canned version with Adobe and try this. oh, it's great on fries too!
Thankyou for all you do and for sharing.
Mike Hultquist says
Thanks so much, Toni! Yes, perfect with fries!! And tater tots, haha.
Gloria says
I make this delicious recipe all the time now. I put it on absolutely everything. Just awesome. Thanks, Mike!!
Mike Hultquist says
Thanks so much, Gloria! I appreciate it!
Maria says
What an amazing recipe - good on whatever, spreads, dips roasts, etc.!!!
I added, instead of garlic clove, homemade garlic scape paste.
Thank you for sharing!
Maria
Mike Hultquist says
Thanks, Maria! I wish I had some of that homemade garlic scape paste!
Lanny says
Thanks for calling this recipe chipotle mayo and not chipotle aioli. It’s one of my pet peeves that most restaurants and chefs nowadays call any flavored mayo an Aioli. Flavored mayos are not Aioli. Aioli is a homemade mayo flavored with garlic.
Mike Hultquist says
Thanks, Lanny. I hear you. I actually do have a Chipotle Aioli Recipe here that I like to use, though this one is easier for most. https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/chipotle-aioli/ -- Have a good one!
Susan Seals says
Have you ever tried it with Miracle Whip? I tried it with Mayo, crema, 3 chili's, garlic and smoked paprika. Everyone loved it.
Mike Hultquist says
Great to hear, Susan. This would work with Miracle Whip. I haven't tried it, but the consistency is the same. Enjoy.
Jean says
Thank you for your awesome recipe for chipotle mayonnaise! I don’t usually comment on recipes, but had to on this one. I used 3 peppers and added 1 clove garlic as you suggested. The spice level is perfect for my taste. I was skeptical at first to use the third pepper, but I figured “go big or go home”. It’s so good want to use this in/on anything possible. I’ll probably start with deviled eggs. And there’s a cake recipe that uses mayonnaise, so I’m doing it!
Mike Hultquist says
Great! I love to hear it, Jean! Glad you liked it! I love the use ideas. Cake!
Victoria Fitton says
Loved this recipe and I made it with my homemade mayo. It is delicious mixed in with roasted vegetables.
Mike Hultquist says
Nice! Thanks, Victoria!