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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    Chipotle Lime Dip

    Published: Feb 3, 2022 · Modified: Sep 10, 2024 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This chipotle lime dip is rich, creamy, and loaded with the flavors of citrus and hot, smokey chipotles. Chipotle lime sauce makes a great addition to any table!

    Overhead shot of chipotle lime dip in bowl next to chips and fries

    This is one of my favorite dips to make because it has such a great combo of cool creaminess and a kick of heat and smoke from the chipotle peppers. It's so good and so versatile.

    Chipotle Lime Sauce

    This was inspired by my creamy horseradish dip recipe on this site, and pairs well with this amazing air fryer sweet potato fries recipe.

    Ingredients

    Every ingredient used in this recipe is super easy to find at your local grocery store, so there's no need to worry about having to go to a specialty store.

    • Mayonnaise
    • Sour cream
    • Thinly sliced green onions
    • Minced garlic
    • Minced chipotle chiles in adobo
    • Adobo sauce
    • Grated lime zest
    • Lime juice

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

    Instructions

    Making this dip is just as easy as shopping for the ingredients. It only takes two steps!

    Step 1: Combine All Ingredients

    Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, garlic, minced chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, lime zest, and lime juice in a mixing bowl. Stir well until creamy.

    Step 2: Chill

    Chill the dip for at least a couple of hours, then serve with your favorite dipping sides.

    Hint: The longer you chill this dip, the better it will taste. 2 hours is just the minimum.

    Chipotle lime sauce in bowl

    Substitutions

    Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this chipotle lime sauce.

    • Lemon Juice - If you don't have lime juice, lemon juice will work well.
    • Lemon Zest - Lemon zest works well in this dip.

    Variations

    Want to personalize this chipotle lime dip recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Minced Onions - For even more onion flavor, add minced onions to the dip.
    • Extra Smooth - For an extra smooth dip, pulse this in a blender for a few seconds.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this spicy shrimp dip.

    Equipment

    It only takes a few basic pieces of kitchen equipment to make this dip.

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Bowl
    • Spoon

    Storage

    This dip will last for about 3 days in the refrigerator in an air-tight container. Freezing is not recommended.

    Tips

    This is a super simple recipe, but I do have a couple of tips to help make sure you end up with the best possible dip.

    • Mix your dip extremely thoroughly to ensure it's completely blended.
    • The longer your chill this dip, the better. That chilling process is what allows all the flavors to meld together so well.
    Overhead shot of chipotle lime dip in bowl

    More Spicy Recipes

    Do you like spicy recipes? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

    • Pollo en Crema Chipotle
    • Burger King Buffalo Sauce
    • Smoked Jalapenos

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about chipotle lime sauce? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about chipotle lime dip.

    Are chipotle peppers the same as jalapenos?

    Yes. Chipotles are ripened jalapeno chiles that have been smoked and dried.

    How hot are chipotle peppers?

    They're about as hot as a regular jalapeno, so they have a good level of heat, but it's nothing dramatic.

    Why do I have to chill this dip before serving?

    Chilling the dip allows it to let all the flavors meld together. The longer it sits, the better.

    Chipotle Lime Dip

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Chipotle lime dip garnished with a slice of lime, roasted pepper and a tortilla chip.

    Chipotle Lime Dip

    Karin and Ken
    Chipotle lime dip is cool, cream, and packs a bit of heat all at the same time. This chipotle lime sauce is perfect as a dip or topping.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Chill Time 3 hours hrs
    Total Time 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 10
    Calories 183 kcal

    Equipment

    • mason jar or resealable container with a lid
    • medium bowl
    • Rubber spatula

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 4 green onions sliced thin
    • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
    • 4 chipotle chiles in adobo minced or about 1 heaping tablespoon
    • ½ teaspoon adobo sauce from can of chipotle peppers
    • 1 tablespoon lime zest grated
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
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    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make chipotle lime dip.
    • In a medium sized mixing bowl combine mayo, sour cream, green onions, garlic, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, lime zest and juice.
      combine mayo, sour cream, green onions, garlic, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, lime zest and juice in a medium mixing bowl.
    • Stir until creamy and well blended.
    • Store refrigerated in an airtight container for at least 2-3 hours before serving, even longer the better, and up to 3 days total. Including the day you made it.
      Overhead photo of chipotle lime dip topped with a chipotle pepper and a slice of lime.
    • Serve with sweet potato fries, sliced vegetables like cucumber, peppers, celery, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and so much more.

    Notes

    • Mix your dip extremely thoroughly to ensure it's completely blended.
    • The longer your chill this dip, the better. That chilling process is what allows all the flavors to meld together so well.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 137IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.3mg
    Keyword chipotle dip, chipotle lime, lime
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