Garlicky Blender Aioli

A creamy, quick-blender aioli made with soft-boiled egg, olive oil, almonds, and garlic. This Spanish-inspired sauce has a rich, nutty flavor perfect for spreading or dipping.

4 servings
11 min

Ingredients

  • 1 piece large egg
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup blanched almonds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cook egg in a small saucepan of gently boiling water 4 minutes. Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water and stir until egg is cool to the touch, about 1 minute. Carefully peel egg (the yolk will still be runny). Purée in a blender with oil, almonds, lemon juice, and garlic until mixture is very smooth. Add 2 large ice cubes and purée, scraping down sides as needed, until a thick, foamy, white, emulsified sauce forms, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Blend in another ice cube if needed to thin sauce (aioli will firm slightly if chilled).

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Aioli can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

    1 min