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Spicy Garlic Aioli

Published: May 7, 2023 · Modified: Jun 5, 2025 by Sujatha Muralidhar · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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This Spicy Garlic Aioli is the perfect addition to your summer dishes as backyard grilling season begins! Summer is here; this easy, flavorful sauce will elevate any meal.

Delicious spicy garlic aioli served in a bowl with a drizzle.

Every family has a couple of recipes that are on repeat, and this spicy garlic aioli is mine—a creamy sauce with bold, tangy flavors that instantly brighten up any dish.

This homemade spicy garlic aioli is delicious(as is this BBQ aioli). Even if you're a beginner, you'll feel like you're creating restaurant-quality, fiery sauce right at home.

Its thick and creamy texture combines heat, sweet tanginess, and bold flavors, making it irresistibly finger-licking good.

Slather it on sandwiches, dip your chips, drizzle it over your grilled meats or this spicy Sriracha shrimp, or take a spoonful—the choice is yours!

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  • Why You'll Love This Recipe?
  • Ingredients
  • How To Make Spicy Garlic Aioli?
  • How To Use?
  • ♨️How To Adjust The Heat?
  • Storage Ideas
  • Recipe Tips & Tricks
  • FAQ
  • Inspired Recipes To Try
  • 📖 Recipe

Why You'll Love This Recipe?

⭐️It's creamy and spicy, with rich flavors and a spice punch.

⭐️Restaurant-style dipping sauce.

⭐️Easy and versatile, it is made with pantry staple ingredients.

Ingredients

Ingredients for spicy garlic aioli: mayonnaise, Sriracha, garlic, lemon.
  • Sriracha sauce is a popular condiment in most leading grocery stores or international aisles. If not, you can find it in Asian stores or Indian grocery outlets.
  • Mayonnaise: I usually opt for store-bought mayo, which is very convenient and saves time. However, if you prefer, you can also use homemade mayo.
  • Garlic: Add them as minced garlic for a smooth texture.
  • Lemon juice: Add lemon juice for an extra punch and a refreshing flavor. Do not add too much, as excess can dilute the consistency of the spicy garlic aioli.

How To Make Spicy Garlic Aioli?

Mixing mayonnaise and Sriracha in a bowl to make aioli.
  1. Mix mayonnaise, Sriracha, garlic, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
Whisking ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  1. Adjust seasoning, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving as a dip or drizzle.

How To Use?

  • Spread on sandwiches or wraps.
  • Drizzle over sushi rolls or use as a dipping sauce for tempura or shrimp(you can also try this dipping sauce for shishito peppers).
  • Dip fries, onion rings, sweet potato wedges, or pair with Baked Pork Tenderloin.
  • Mix with vinegar or lemon juice for a spicy salad dressing.
  • Add to potato salad for creaminess and a spicy kick.

♨️How To Adjust The Heat?

The spicy garlic aioli has a noticeable heat, mainly due to the Sriracha sauce in this recipe.

You can adjust the amount of Sriracha to make this aioli with mild to moderate heat.

Storage Ideas

  • You can use this spicy garlic aioli as a sandwich spread, dipping sauce, or as a dressing for tacos or salads.
  • Store the leftover aioli in the refrigerator for up to two days. When ready to serve, whip it well to restore its creaminess.
  • I do not recommend freezing, as the mayonnaise can separate and affect the texture, though the flavor will remain the same.

Recipe Tips & Tricks

  • Mince the garlic as finely as possible for a smooth texture.
  • If the sauce becomes too thin, add more mayo and whisk again to achieve a creamier consistency. If it’s too thick, dilute it with some lemon juice.
  • Use a whisk to blend the ingredients thoroughly for an extra creamy result.

FAQ

Can I make spicy garlic aioli without mayonnaise?


For a lighter, tangier version, you can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or sour cream(have you tried our jalapeno sour cream dip?).

What to substitute for Sriracha sauce?

You can swap Sriracha sauce for chili garlic sauce, hot sauce, peri-peri sauce, and Gochujang sauce.

Inspired Recipes To Try

  • Chipotle pasta salad served with black beans, corn, and the cilantro as the garnish
    Chipotle Pasta Salad
  • creamy, flavorful chipotle lime sauce in a spoon
    Chipotle Lime Sauce
  • Close-up of a sliced honey mustard chicken wrap showing layers.
    Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap
  • chimichurri aioli served in a bowl and dipped with cracker
    Chimichurri Aioli

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spicy garlic aioli sauce placed in a bowl

Spicy Garlic Aioli

Spice up your summer with our quick and easy spicy garlic aioli recipe. A versatile sauce perfect for enhancing meats, sandwich, or snack.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tablespoon Sriracha sauce adjust to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
  2. Whisk the mixture until it's smooth and creamy.
  3. Taste the aioli and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. ENJOY as a dipping sauce for fries, drizzle it over grilled meats.

Notes

  • Adjust the heat by altering the amount of Sriracha sauce for mild to moderate spiciness.
  • If the sauce is too thin, add more mayo; dilute with lemon juice if it's too thick.
  • Leftover aioli can be stored in the fridge for up to two days, but avoid freezing, as it affects the texture.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Additional Info

Course Appetizer, Condiment
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Author Sujatha Muralidhar
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  1. Nathan says

    May 09, 2023 at 1:46 pm

    Absolutely love this spicy garlic aioli. So simple to make, and the Sriracha provides the perfect amount of heat!

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    • Sujatha Muralidhar says

      May 10, 2023 at 7:12 pm

      Thank you Nathan for your words!!

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