Avocado Aioli

Avocado Aioli is a super flavorful dip or spread that jazzes up all types of recipes from Oven Fries to raw veggie sticks to sandwiches. Try our short-cut method to make your own homemade avocado aioli!

What Is Aioli Made of?

The name “aioli” literally means “garlic and oil” and originally comes from the Mediterranean coasts of Spain, France, and Italy. More recent versions of this French-Provençal sauce resemble a garlic mayonnaise, incorporating egg yolks and lemon juice.

After tinkering with various ways to make homemade aioli, we decided making aioli from scratch is HARD to get right. (Truth be told, we had several flops before a success.) That’s why we decided to take a short-cut and use the following basic ingredients, including pre-made real mayo.

Here is what you’ll need to make Avocado Aioli:

• Avocado
• Real mayonnaise
• Garlic
• Fresh lemon juice (or lime juice, to change it up)
• Minced fresh parsley (or cilantro, to change it up)
• Kosher salt
• Ground black pepper 

The avocado adds a creamy richness and lovely green color that brightens any dish. The garlic, lemon juice, and fresh parsley all add deep flavor that make this sauce a finger-licking experience.

Why Make Homemade Aioli?

One of the biggest challenges when trying to eat a real foods/whole foods diet is condiments! Most condiments are jam-packed with additives, preservatives, high-fructose corn syrup, and many other mystery ingredients. When time allows, you’ll find that making your own condiments like BBQ sauce, salad dressings, and pesto is not only healthier, but they are must tastier too! This proved to be especially true with our aioli.

We did take a short-cut by using real mayonnaise in this recipe, so look for the one with the fewest ingredients or buy one in the health food section.

What Should I Use Avocado Aioli On or With?

• Oven Roasted Steak Fries
• Roasted Asparagus (or your favorite roasted vegetables)
• Oven Fried Chicken Tenders – serve as a dip, along with your favorite BBQ sauce and Honey Mustard Sauce
• Gourmet Chicken Sandwiches
• Cheddar Chive Burgers
• A dip for chips or raw veggie sticks
• Topping on deli sandwiches

How to Make Avocado Aioli

You’ll be surprised at how easy homemade avocado aioli actually is to make. Simply use a food processor to combine all of the ingredients listed below in the recipe.

How Do I Store Homemade Aioli?

Seal and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavor is better after it sits for 24 hours. Because of its mayonnaise base, we don’t recommend freezing it.

If you like this, here are some other homemade dips and condiments to try:

• BBQ Sauce
• Pesto
• Salad Dressings