Chipotle Aioli Recipe

5 from 4 votes

This creamy chipotle aioli recipe is easy to make with just the right amount of spice, the perfect dipping sauce, sandwich spread and so much more.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Course: sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: aioli, chipotle, mayonnaise

Servings: teaspoons

Calories: 22kcal

1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons chipotle sauce or more to taste - or use 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
1 clove garlic grated, optional
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil use a great quality oil
1/4 cup avocado oil or use any neutral oil, like grapeseed oil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra spiciness
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon lime juice

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, chipotle and grated garlic.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and avocado oil a tablespoon at a time while whisking vigorously. It helps to keep the bowl set firmly in place (SEE RECIPE NOTES). You may need to add the oil a bit at a time, then whisk.
Whisk until the the aioli is thick and creamy (emulsified). This will take several minutes.
Stir in the cayenne, salt to taste and lime juice. Taste and adjust (more chipotle, more salt, etc).
Serve.

To a food processor or blender, add the egg yolk, chipotle and grated garlic. Process until smooth, about 15 seconds.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and avocado oil in a thin stream a tablespoon at a time while processing. You may need to add the oil a bit at a time, then process.
Process until the the aioli is thick and creamy (emulsified). This should take about 2 minutes, though may take longer. Take your time.
Stir in the cayenne, salt to taste and lime juice. Process to incorporate. Taste and adjust (more chipotle, more salt, etc).
Serve.

Makes about 1 cup.