This Herb Aioli adds bright, garlicky flavor to everything from sandwiches to grilled seafood. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s a fresh, restaurant-quality condiment that easily outshines anything from the store!
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🥣 This creamy herb sauce works beautifully as a dip for vegetables, spread for sandwiches, or drizzle for grilled meats and seafood!
My 2 Best Tips For Making Herb Aioli
Herb Freshness: Always use the freshest herbs possible and chop them finely just before mixing to preserve their essential oils and maximize flavor impact.
Gradual Mixing: Add the lemon juice slowly while whisking to ensure the mayonnaise doesn't break or separate, maintaining that luxuriously creamy consistency.
I let the mayonnaise come to room temperature before mixing to get the smoothest texture possible. I also let the herbs infuse for at least 30 minutes before serving so as to get most vibrant flavor.
For the smoothest texture, I mince my garlic into a fine paste using the flat side of my knife with a pinch of salt, which helps break down the garlic cells.
You can use herb aioli as a dip for fresh vegetables or crusty bread! I love to dollop it on everything from fish tacos to simple grilled chicken or even as a potato salad dressing.
🩷 Melissa
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Fresh Herb Aioli Recipe (Creamy, Zesty & Flavorful)
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chives
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon basil
- 3 tablspoons lemon juice (about ½ a lemon, see note)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients.
- Whisk until mixed together well.
Notes
Nutrition
How To Make Herb Aioli
Step 1: Let mayonnaise come to room temperature and finely mince the garlic and fresh herbs.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, add mayo, minced garlic, and lemon juice (start with 2 tablespoons for milder flavor).
Step 3: Sprinkle in all fresh herbs and red pepper flakes, ensuring even distribution in the bowl.
Step 4: Whisk everything together until smooth, taste, and adjust lemon juice or herbs as needed. Let sit 30 minutes before serving.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, feel free to add some fun extras or even sub out my herbs for others you love more. Garlic is a classic flavor you will often see added into aioli. Some other fun additions include mustard, sriracha, paprika, or lime juice instead of lemon.
No, this recipe is not vegan. However, making a vegan version of this herb aioli recipe would be very easy! Simply use a vegan mayonnaise instead of the regular mayonnaise, and you are good to go.
Yes, you can make this aioli recipe ahead of time. Once made, you can store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Just note that the flavors will develop and intensify as time goes on. So, if you want a more subtle flavor, make this recipe closer to when you will be using it.
Serving Suggestions
Some of the best veggies to top with aioli are asparagus and potatoes, at least in my opinion. And this is also a great plain mayo substitute for use in sandwich fillings like chicken salad.
Serving alongside burgers or salmon will give you yet another way to use these meat proteins without getting bored. It's just so good!
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Alli
Love this recipe!