Mustard aioli takes two the world’s best condiments and slaps them together: mustard and mayo.
This zesty Mustard Aioli comes together in less than 5 minutes and is the perfect dipping sauce and sandwich topper for any meal or BBQ.
The result is a slightly tangy and zesty condiment that is so verstile, you’ll wonder why you don’t use it on everything.
Deli sandwiches, wraps and pinwheels get a makeover. Perfect for dipping fries, tater tots or potato chips. My husband makes a huge batch to keep in the fridge for pretzels. And, of course, hot dogs and hamburgers.
Flavored mayo is also great as a basting sauce for chicken, fish and pork. Simply baste it while on the grill. You can even marinate with it.
The concept is similar as to why my Fireman Chicken taste so darn good. In fact, you can use mustard aioli as your dipping sauce for grilled chicken!
What is aioli sauce?
Aioli is popular in Mediterranean cuisine and is a sauce made of garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and egg yolk, which makes it sneakily similar to a garlic mayo. It is the most popular in Spain, France and Italy.
This is also why you can make super easy aioli with just a store bought mayonnaise. You can also make your own mayonnaise super quick in a blender. You can use any type, but to be more authentic, look for one made with olive oil opposed to vegetable or other types of oil.
What type of mustard is in mustard aioli?
I like to use Dijon mustard, which is a French mustard from the Dijon region of France. The mustard seeds are more brown that yellow and produce a slightly subdued, but tangy mustard flavor.
You can also use specialty mustards like spicy brown mustard, horseradish, caramelized onion, sweet or even whole grain mustard.
Even though mustard is acidic, I still like to add lemon juice to brighten the flavor further. Salt is optional since it is also an ingredient in both mayonnaise and mustard. I only use a pinch anyhow.
You can even add a dab of honey or agave nectar to make a slightly sweet honey mustard aioli sauce. These are perfect for popcorn chicken or even as a basting sauce for grilled chicken or pork.
How to make mustard aioli?
Gather all your ingredients including:
- Olive Oil Mayonnaise
- Fresh Garlic
- Mustard of Choice
- Lemon Juice
- Kosher salt
Since you are grating your garlic, you can simply combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk together. I like to let it sit for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors marry, but this is optional.
If you want to skip grating your garlic, you can throw it into a mini food processor, pulse it a few times so it minces well and then all the other ingredients to blend. Just mincing without the food processor could lead to large chunks of garlic in your sauce.
How do I store aioli?
In an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
We do not suggest freezing aioli sauces.
Can I use bottled lemon juice?
You of course can, but we always recommend fresh lemon juice. Any citrus juice starts to lose flavor as soon as it is harvested. Fresh juice has much more flavor than jarred and without any preservatives.
What can I use aioli for?
Aioli is excellent as a dipping sauces or condiment to slather on sandwiches or burgers. You can dip olives, carrots or potato chips and even put a dollop on top of cooked veggies or crab cakes.
And of course, optimal for French Fries and tater tots. Mustard aioli is also dynamite on corn dogs!
Other popular dipping sauces:
Coconut Curry Sauce
And more aioli recipes:
Horseradish Aioli Sauce
Mustard Aioli Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic , grated
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
This was such a quick and easy recipe that does not disappoint! A great sauce to have on hand and better than the store bought version, indeed!
Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s quick to whip up! Thanks
This spread is fantastic! I use it on sandwiches, deviled eggs and as a dipping sauce for pretzels!
Absolutely loved this zingy sauce! We had it on burgers and it was amazing
This was fantastic! We put some on our burgers last night, but ended up dipping our fries in it as well. DELISH.
This is absolutely delicious! I love that it’s such a crowd pleaser for the whole family
So perfect for our fried shrimp we’re making! Love how quick and easy this sauce is!