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    Home » Recipes » Sauces, Marinades, and Butters

    Chipotle Mayonnaise

    Published: Feb 7, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Chipotle mayonnaise combines the cool creaminess of mayo with the heat of chipotle peppers. This chipotle mayo sauce is the perfect spicy dip or sandwich topping.

    Overhead shot of bowlful of chipotle mayonnaise with tortilla chip and chipotle peppers on top

    I've always loved foods that combine cool creaminess with a kick of heat. That's what this dip delivers. It's a flavor sensation, and it's so good with almost anything.

    Chipotle Mayo Sauce

    This was inspired by my other chipotle based recipe on this site and pairs well with these amazing sweet potato fries.

    Ingredients

    You don't need much in the way of ingredients to make this delicious dip, and everything can be easily found at your local grocery store.

    • Mayonnaise
    • Sour cream
    • Minced chipotle chiles in adobo - more or less to taste
    • Adobo sauce
    • Freshly squeezed lime juice
    • Salt
    • Pepper

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

    Instructions

    Making this mayonnaise couldn't be easier. It takes two steps, and one of them is just chilling it.

    Step 1: Combine All Ingredients

    Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

    Step 2: Chill

    Transfer the mayo to an airtight container or jar with a lid and chill for about an hour before serving.

    Hint: Be sure to let this chill for an hour at the least. The chilling process allows the flavors to blend and meld.

    Overhead shot of chip dipped in chipotle mayonnaise with bowlful of more mayo below

    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 mayo sauce.

    • Low Fat - You can make a low fat version by useing low fat mayonnaise.
    • Bottled Lime Juice - Bottled lime juice will work in place of fresh squeezed.

    Variations

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

    • Minced Garlic - Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of minced garlic for even more flavor.
    • Green Onions - Try adding 1 to 2 thinly sliced green onions or scallions.
    • Sour Cream - Try reducing the mayonnaise by ¼ cup and adding ¼ cup sour cream for an extra creamy dip.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this buffalo ranch sauce.

    Equipment

    You'll need less than a handful of equipment to make this recipe.

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Blender or food processor

    Storage

    This will keep in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for about a week.

    Tips

    This recipe is so easy, but there are still a couple of tips to remember to make this the best it can possibly be.

    • Make sure you blend this dip thoroughly to ensure the flavors are combined well. You can't overblend it.
    • Let this chill for at least an hour before serving. The longer you chill, the more time the flavors have to meld.
    Overhead shot of bowlful of chipotle mayo sauce

    More Dip Recipes

    If you like dips, here are some more great recipes you might like to try.

    • Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
    • Whipped Cranberry Feta Cheese Dip
    • Creamy Blue Cheese Dip

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about this chipotle mayo sauce? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about chipotle mayonnaise.

    How long will this last?

    It will be good for up to a week in the refrigerator.

    What are chipotles?

    Chipotles are smoked jalapeno peppers.

    How hot are chipotles?

    They're not hotter than jalapenos that haven't been smoked, so they're not incredibly hot.

    Chipotle Mayonnaise

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

    Chipotle Mayonnaise

    Chipotle mayonnaise is smooth and creamy with a kick of heat. This chipotle mayo sauce is perfect for dipping or topping sandwiches.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cooling Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
    Course Appetizer, Sauce
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 167 kcal

    Equipment

    • mason jar or resealable container with a lid
    • food processor or Blender
    • mixing bowl
    • Rubber spatula

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup mayo
    • ¼ cup sour cream or another ¼ cup mayo if desired
    • 2 chipotle chiles in adobo diced, more or less to taste
    • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
    • salt
    • pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make chipotle mayo.
    • This mayo can include sour cream too. For years we just used a cup of mayo and now we use ¼ cup of sour cream sometimes instead of just mayo. Both are wonderful in my opinion and I’d love to hear which version you prefer.
    • Using a blender or food processor, combine mayo, sour cream (if using), adobo sauce, lime juice, and chipotles.
      combine mayo, sour cream (if using), adobo sauce, lime juice, and chipotles in a food processor or blender.
    • Blend until smooth and creamy.
      Blended sauce in a food processor.
    • Store covered inside your refrigerator for a couple of hours for the flavors to blend together. Then you can properly assess if you need to add more diced chipotle chiles, adobo sauce or salt and pepper if desired.
      Chipotle mayo sauce served in a white bowl.
    • Serve!
      Chipotle mayo sauce served in a white bowl. The sauce is topped with chipotles.
    • Enjoy every bite!

    Notes

    • Store refrigerated in an airtight container until needed in an airtight container in your fridge for up to one week.
    • Make sure you blend this dip thoroughly to ensure the flavors are combined well. You can't overblend it.
    • Let this chill for at least an hour before serving. The longer you chill, the more time the flavors have to meld.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 522mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.2mg
    Keyword chipotle mayo, chipotle mayo sauce
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