Dipping sauces can elevate any meal, and what better way to add a burst of flavor than with aioli?
I’ve rounded up 17 different aioli recipes, ranging from the classic garlic to more adventurous combinations, that are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and add pizzazz to your plate.
These recipes are incredibly quick and easy to whip up.
1. Herb Lemon Aioli
Looking for the secret ingredient to elevate your next summer barbeque? This herbaceous lemon aioli is ready to be your new go-to. The squeeze of lemon juice perks up all those fresh, summery herbs, pairing perfectly with everything.
Spread it on a burger loaded with smoky flavor, or serve it as a dip for fresh vegetables. It’s also fantastic on grilled chicken, providing a flavor boost without a ton of added calories.
2. Lemon-Dill Aioli Sauce
Hunting for an incredible dip to pair with seafood? This lemon-dill aioli is just the ticket, bringing brightness and flavor that complements tender fish cuts. Try it instead of tartar sauce for a refreshing twist!
The fresh dill creates a light flavor foundation, lending a wonderful green shade to this aioli that makes it the perfect addition to any summer barbecue. With a touch of spices from Dijon mustard, it marries the brightness of lemon and dill so well.
3. Keto Smoked Paprika Aioli
On a keto diet but still want loads of flavor and keep carbs low? This smoked paprika aioli could be exactly what you need. The smoked paprika blends remarkably well with minced garlic, and the bright lemon juice takes these rich and smoky flavors to the next level.
Paprika brings a smoky, meaty taste, making it an amazing choice for red meat and root veggies.
4. Roasted Garlic Aioli
Classic aioli has pureed garlic, but what would happen if the garlic were roasted first? While raw garlic is yummy, it is also incredibly potent and somewhat spicy.
Roasting garlic mellows the flavors and gives it sweet, nutty notes. This roasted garlic aioli allows you to indulge in garlic without the pungent garlic breath that could burn down cities!
5. Chipotle Aioli
Need an extra kick? This Chipotle aioli skips the garlic, instead opting for spicy chipotle chiles in adobo. It also features traditional Mexican flavors from the fresh cilantro and a bright squeeze of lime that marries the rich and spicy flavors together.
Skip the bottled hot sauce and grab this addictive Chipotle aioli when taco night rolls around!
6. Cheater’s Aioli (Garlic Aioli)
This recipe is called “cheater’s aioli” because it swaps the egg and substitutes it with mayonnaise. Mayo lends the same creamy and tangy texture as a raw egg, which is perfect if you’re skittish about raw eggs in standard aioli recipes.
This sauce is light, creamy, and super garlicky with a dash of lemon juice for acidity. This is the perfect gateway recipe for those new to aioli, without using raw eggs.
7. Basil Pesto Aioli
What could be better than pesto on its own? Basil pesto aioli!
For anyone who loves pesto, this aioli is creamy and packed with fresh herbs. With raw garlic and blended fresh herbs, this tastes like a summer day on a plate. Offer this dip with French fries, or stir it into pasta for a light lunch.
8. Truffle Aioli
One of my favorite local restaurants has truffle aioli to serve with their french fries, and I knew I had to try it myself.
Black truffle oil brings a rich, earthy flavor that blends really well with root vegetables, especially french fries! Mayonnaise lends it creaminess, and bright lemon juice lifts it with an acidic tang.
9. Mustard Aioli Sauce
This aioli would be amazing at your next barbecue thanks to its generous amount of zesty and somewhat spicy mustard. It’s like a classic aioli, loaded with raw garlic, but with a bold yellow color and plenty of tangy and spicy flavor from mustard.
Serve with cookout favorites like hot dogs and burgers, or as a dip for onion rings!
10. Cilantro Aioli
Up your taco game with this cilantro aioli, offering an elevated punch of flavor to your next taco Tuesday. Creamy and packed with fresh cilantro flavor, this aioli might just replace your sour cream forever.
It replaces raw eggs with mayonnaise and relies on lime juice for a light, acidic lift. Pureed fresh cilantro also gives it a striking green hue and lots of herbal flavor.
11. Cosmo Cranberry Aioli
I get it, cranberry aioli might seem strange, but trust me; it’s surprisingly tasty. Think of this aioli as a fancier version of cranberry sauce.
Since cranberry sauce’s purpose is to elevate the heavier flavors on the Thanksgiving table, this zesty and acidic aioli can do the same. Slather it on a Black Friday turkey sandwich with leftovers, or use it on a burger for a burst of zesty flavor.
12. Chimichurri Aioli
The ultimate pairing for red meat is chimichurri sauce. It’s hard to resist all of those bright herbal flavors from the fresh parsley, shallots, and oregano.
Add some creaminess with a little bit or a lot of mayo, to your preference. If your chimichurri aioli seems too strong, try adding more mayonnaise. This aioli is an incredible condiment for anything with red meat, such as steak, burgers, or steak salads.
13. Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
Roasting red peppers to use in aioli lends a sweet and subtly smoky flavor that is perfect for summer barbecues. Sun-dried tomatoes also add brightness and more sweetness to this blend while providing loads of striking orange coloring.
Keep a batch on hand and spread this spin on classic aioli on burgers or stir it into soup for summery flavor.
14. Vegan Aioli
Making vegan aioli is quick and easy and tastes just like the regular version. Instead of eggs, try swapping them out for aquafaba, which is the strange liquid from canned chickpeas.
Puree the mixture until it is fluffy and light, with lots of pureed garlic, lemon juice for brightness, and olive oil. The best part is that it takes just minutes to prepare, and no animal products are needed!
15. Sweet Bell Pepper Aioli
This aioli gets a subtly sweet flavor from sweet yellow and red bell peppers. Simply cook the bell peppers until they’re soft and blend them with a few simple ingredients, such as mayo and garlic. So easy!
Use on grilled hamburgers to give them a slightly sweet taste, or with fries and seafood.
16. Horseradish Aioli Sauce
Adding fresh horseradish gives a pop of heat to standard aioli, adding heat without the need for hot sauce. Fresh horseradish, garlic, and lemon juice combine into an incredibly potent mixture!
If your bland seafood and chicken dishes need a little something extra, grab this horseradish aioli.