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    Home > Recipe Index > Easy Sauces > Easy Herbed Aioli (and How to Use it!)

    Easy Herbed Aioli (and How to Use it!)

    Published: Aug 5, 2021 · Modified: Apr 26, 2022 by Nicki Sizemore · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Herbed aioli sauce in a bowl.
    Herbed aioli sauce in a bowl.

    This creamy herbed aioli comes together in minutes and will instantly elevate your meals. Serve it as a dip for roasted or grilled potatoes (or other veggies), spoon it over chicken or white fish, slather it on sandwiches and burgers, and more! 

    A hand dipping a grilled potato into herbed aioli.

    What is aioli sauce made of?

    Aioli is a mayonnaise-based sauce that’s often flavored with garlic. This version uses store-bought mayonnaise, making it really easy and quick, and it’s flavored with fresh herbs. 

    Ingredients:

    All of the ingredients for the herbed aioli on a marble surface with labels.
    • Fresh lemon juice: Lemon juice brightens and lightens the aioli.
    • Garlic: A grated garlic clove gives the aioli loads of flavor (if you're sensitive to raw garlic check out the Tips below for how to make a milder aioli!).
    • Mayonnaise: This easy recipe calls for store-bought mayo. Any brand will work! For a vegan aioli, use a vegan mayonnaise (such as Vegenaise).
    • Fresh herbs: You can use a mix of wherever fresh herbs you like in this herbed aioli. Parsley, chives, basil, tarragon, dill and/or chervil are all fantastic.

    How to make garlic herbed aioli:

    • In a medium bowl, combine lemon juice and garlic. If you have the time, let it sit for 5 minutes (this will mellow out the garlic).
    • Whisk in mayonnaise and chopped herbs (I prefer to do a mix of at least 2 herbs—you can use whatever you like or have!). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Herbed aioli in a bowl with a spoon.

    Substitutions and variations:

    For a Mexican style aioli, swap out the lemon juice for lime juice and use fresh cilantro. You can also transform this aioli into a creamy salad dressing by adding more lemon juice (it should taste bright yet balanced). 

    How to use herbed aioli:

    • As a dip for Grilled Potatoes and Oven Fries
    • As a dip for raw or blanched vegetables 
    • On white fish and Roasted Chicken
    • On sandwiches (try it on tomato sandwiches!)
    • In place of the mayonnaise in chicken salad
    • On burgers (best burgers ever!!)
    A hand dipping a roasted potato into aioli.

    Tips for this recipe:

    • You can use a mix of wherever fresh herbs you like in this herbed aioli. Parsley, chives, basil, tarragon, dill and/or chervil are all fantastic.
    • For a vegan aioli, use a vegan mayonnaise.
    • Grating the garlic using a microplane allows it to fully integrate into the aioli, but you could finely chop it instead.
    • If you prefer, you can blend together the aioli in a mini food processor.
    • For a milder garlic flavor, add a crushed garlic clove to the lemon juice and let it sit for 15-30 minutes (the garlic will infuse the lemon juice with a mild garlic flavor). Remove the clove before adding the mayonnaise.
    • For a Mexican style aioli, swap out the lemon juice for lime juice and use fresh cilantro. 
    • You can transform this aioli into a creamy salad dressing by adding more lemon juice (it should taste bright yet balanced).
    • This herbed aioli is AMAZING with these Grilled Potatoes and Oven Fries!

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    Herbed aioli in a bowl with a spoon.
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    Quick & Easy Herbed Aioli

    This creamy herbed aioli comes together in minutes and will instantly elevate your meals. Serve it as a dip for Grilled Potatoes or Oven Fries (or other veggies), spoon it over chicken or white fish, slather it on sandwiches and burgers, and more!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: easy aioli, garlic herb aioli, herbed aioli
    Servings: 1 cup
    Author: Nicki Sizemore

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 garlic clove, grated
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, basil, tarragon, dill and/or chervil

    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice and garlic. If you have the time, let it sit for 5 minutes (this will mellow out the garlic). Whisk in the mayonnaise and chopped herbs (I prefer to do a mix of at least 2 herbs—you can use whatever you like or have!). Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Notes

    Do Ahead: The aioli can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
    Tips:
    • You can use a mix of wherever fresh herbs you like in this herbed aioli. Parsley, chives, basil, tarragon, dill and/or chervil are all fantastic.
    • For a vegan aioli, use a vegan mayonnaise .
    • Grating the garlic using a microplane allows it to fully integrate into the aioli, but you could finely chop it instead.
    • For a milder garlic flavor, add a crushed garlic clove to the lemon juice and let it sit for 15-30 minutes (the garlic will infuse the lemon juice with a mild garlic flavor). Remove the clove before adding the mayonnaise.
    • For a Mexican style aioli, swap out the lemon juice for lime juice and use fresh cilantro. 
    • You can transform this aioli into a creamy salad dressing by adding more lemon juice (it should taste bright yet balanced).
    • This herbed aioli is AMAZING with these Grilled Potatoes and Oven Fries!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Julia Corbett-Liles says

      January 15, 2023 at 5:39 pm

      Is this the sauce used on Mellow Mushroom Merry Prankster pizza?

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        January 17, 2023 at 8:53 am

        Hi Julia, I've never had that pizza (but omg it sounds delicious!). I suspect this aioli would work, and might have to experiment!

        Reply
    2. Jane says

      December 23, 2022 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect! Easy to make and delicious with any fish or seafood recipe.

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        December 23, 2022 at 4:22 pm

        I’m so glad you enjoyed!

        Reply

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