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    Home » Recipes » Sauces, Marinades, and Butters

    Garlic Mayo

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

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    This garlic mayo recipe is rich and creamy and absolutely filled with garlic flavor. The bite of garlic, tang of citrus, and smooth creaminess of may combine to create a recipe that's great as a dip or a topping.

    Bowl of garlic mayo with onion ring sitting in it

    I love this recipe so much. Garlic and mayonnaise are so good together, and they pair well with pretty much anything you can think of. I know I use this for all kinds of dishes from french fries to hamburgers.

    Garlic Mayo Recipe

    This was inspired by my lemon garlic aioli recipe on this site and pairs well with this amazing bacon wrapped onion rings recipe.

    Ingredients

    It only takes a handful of ingredients to make this delicious mayo variation. You probably have them all in your kitchen right now.

    • Mayonnaise
    • Minced garlic cloves
    • Lemon juice
    • Salt
    • Olive oil
    • Pepper

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

    Instructions

    Like so many of my dip and topping recipes, this one is ridiculously easy to make.

    Step 1: Combine All Ingredients

    Whisk the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oil together in a small container with a lid.

    Step 2: Chill

    Let the mayo chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

    Hint: Use a small whisk to combine your ingredients right in the jar, or whisk the ingredients in a bowl and then transfer them to your jar.

    Overhead shot of hand dipping an onion ring into garlic mayo

    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 garlic mayo recipe. Use as

    • Low Fat - For a low fat version of this recipe, use low fat mayo.
    • Jarred Minced Garlic - If you don't fresh garlic, use minced garlic instead.

    Variations

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

    • Spicy - Add a dash of cayenne to spice things up.
    • Mustard - Add 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of mustard for a slightly different flavor.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this honey mustard mayo.

    Equipment

    It only takes a handful of basic kitchen equipment to make this recipe.

    • Measuring cup and spoons
    • Knife
    • Cutting board
    • Whisk
    • Spoon
    • Jar with lid

    Storage

    This mayo will keep in the refrigerator in an air-tight jar for about a week. You cannot freeze it.

    Tips

    This recipe is so quick and easy, I only have two tips for you.

    • Mix the ingredients thoroughly to ensure that everything has fully combined.
    • The longer you chill this mayo the better. It gives it time for all the flavors to meld.
    Overhead shot of onion ring sittting in bowl of garlic mayo.

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

    • Sweet Garlic Balsamic Green Beans Saute
    • Maple Garlic Glazed Chicken Breasts
    • Oven Roasted Garlic Bulbs

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about garlic mayo? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this garlic mayo recipe.

    How long is this good?

    This will keep in the refrigerator for about a week.

    Can I freeze this mayo?

    No. Freezing mayo causes it to break when it defrosts, making a gross, watery mess.

    What does garlic mayo go with?

    All kinds of things! Some favorites are:
    French fries
    Potato wedges
    Sweet potato fries
    Sandwich spread
    Hamburgers
    Hot dogs

    Garlic Mayo

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

    Garlic Mayo

    This garlic mayo recipe is so easy, so tasty, and so versatile. Use it as a dip for everything from fries to crackers or as a sandwich spread.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Chill Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 170 kcal

    Equipment

    • mason jar or resealable container with a lid
    • medium bowl
    • whisk

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 10 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon mustard optional, sometimes I add a little because my husband loves mustard everything

    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make garlic mayo.
    • Using a whisk, combine mayo, garlic, lemon juice salt, pepper and oil in a small bowl or container with a lid.
      Add mayo, garlic, lemon juice salt, pepper and oil in a small container with a lid. Mix using a whisk.
    • Whisk until blended. Allow to set in fridge for at least an hour, if not two, before serving but honestly the longer the better.
      All ingredients thoroughly mixed in a bowl using a whisk.
    • Serve and enjoy every bite!
      Closeup photo of an onion ring half covered in garlic mayo. The onion ring is held up by hand.

    Notes

    • If the garlic flavor is overwhelming, add more mayo, one tablespoon at a time.
    • Garlic mayo will last a week inside your fridge.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 201mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg
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