The Creamiest Aioli

A rich and creamy homemade aioli made with egg yolk, garlic, and two types of oil. This classic Mediterranean sauce combines the smoothness of grapeseed oil with the flavor of extra-virgin olive oil, perfect as a dip or spread.

4 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup grapeseed oil
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Drape a kitchen towel over a small saucepan; set a small metal bowl over (this will hold bowl in place). Whisk egg yolk*, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons water in metal bowl to blend well. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in grapeseed oil, 1 teaspoonful at a time, until sauce is thickened and emulsified. Whisking constantly, add olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Stir in cayenne; season aioli with lemon juice, pepper, and salt.

    15 min

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