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Creamy Chipotle Mayo in a small bowl
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5 from 7 votes

Chipotle Mayo Recipe

This creamy chipotle mayo is easy to make with pantry ingredients, the perfect condiment for sandwiches, tacos, crab cakes, fries and tots, so much more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course, sauce
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex Mex
Keyword: chipotle, mayonnaise, sour cream
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 101kcal

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

Makes about 1 cup of chipotle mayo.
Additional Ingredients. Garlic is a great addition to your chipotle mayo. You can add a clove or 2 of minced garlic, or a 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, or add in more for a perfect garlic-chipotle mayo. Other great additions are chili powder or fresh cilantro. You can also try other seasonings to make it your own.
Serving Chipotle Mayo. Any Mexican or Tex Mex dishes are perfect for chipotle mayo, but don't limit yourself. Try it out on just about any sandwich where you enjoy mayonnaise. Replace your mayo with this mixture and enjoy a bit of zing!

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg