These Spicy Aioli Recipes open a new avenue of creations-from burgers to crab cakes and everything in between. This post features handpicked recipes perfect for parties, family dinners, or whenever you crave bold flavor.
Most of them use simple ingredients that are easy to find at your local grocery store-that's exactly how I shop, too. So I've made it easy for you to whip them up anytime.
Plus, the ingredients in each recipe adjust automatically to match your serving size. With half the work already done, planning your next gathering becomes much easier!
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What is Aioli?
Aioli is a flavorful sauce made with mayonnaise. It's a creamy, thin, garlicky sauce originally from Mediterranean cuisine. It's excellent as a dip, spread, dressing, or glaze for grilled meats and roasted veggies.
How To Make(Learn The Basics)
Start with the Base: First, you need mayonnaise. I usually use store-bought light mayonnaise, but you can also make it at home(whisk one egg yolk with ¾ cup of avocado oil until it's creamy).
Add Garlic: Freshly minced garlic is best for classic flavors. However, you can modify it to jarred minced garlic or garlic powder.
Choose the acidity: Lemon juice, lime juice, or apple cider vinegar can add that bright, citrusy note.
Base Seasonings: Use Dijon mustard, ground black pepper, or crushed red pepper.
Make it flavorful: This is where you can play and show your skills. Try paprika, cayenne, ground pepper, chopped jalapeños, jalapeño powder, pickled jalapeños, horseradish, Sriracha sauce, or BBQ sauce. Pick one or combine two or three for a bold, layered flavor.
This is my go-to aioli for vibrant flavor. It's loaded with fresh parsley and cilantro, making it perfect to serve with plain crackers, grilled meat, Grain bowls, tacos, and more.
This aioli is packed with the robust flavor of dried chili peppers, bringing wholesome flavor notes that make it truly special. Best with loaded fries, crispy snacks, sandwiches, and lettuce wraps.
It's not only creamy and rich but also enriched with the bright tanginess and bold flavor of mustard sauce. It's so delicious that everyone loves it with simple Spicy burgers, seafood bowls, grilled skewers, and roasted veggies.
If you love curry flavors, you'll love this recipe. It's perfect for infusing warm, aromatic spice into everyday meals. Serve it with wraps or roasted or curried veggies to bring all the delicious depth of curry into your food.
One of the first recipes I ever made-and I've been whipping it up for years. Once you taste it, you'll see why. It's incredibly simple and quick to make, and after trying it, you'll never want to serve food with plain mayo again.
This is an Asian fusion recipe made by combining mayo with the popular Korean-style chili sauce, Sriracha. The result is a bold, spicy aioli similar to bang bang or yum yum sauce. Drizzle it over tacos, burritos-pretty much anything-and it tastes absolutely delicious.
This is a classic Mexican-inspired blend that combines the fresh, spicy flavor of jalapeño peppers with creamy mayo. It's simple, easy to whip up, and a great way to enjoy jalapeños in the summer and fall. Enjoy with Tex-Mex bowls, quesadillas, nacho platters, and roasted veggies.
There's nothing quite like this ginger aioli. It's flavorful and aromatic, with bursts of grated ginger in each bite. The sharp, fresh zing of ginger makes this aioli an absolute delight. Enjoy with Asian style wraps, grilled seafood, or noodles.
This one is tender, creamy, and full of depth. The smoky richness of paprika completely transforms mayo, turning it a beautiful color and making it perfect for enjoying with mashed potatoes, fries, chips, crackers, and more.
One of the most popular recipes on the blog, this aioli blends mayonnaise with barbecue sauce and a few simple pantry staples. The smoky-sweet flavor of the BBQ sauce balances perfectly with the creaminess of the mayo and a touch of spice-ideal for serving with grilled meats, burgers, or roasted veggies.
