This easy vegan chipotle aioli sauce will add a burst of bold, spicy flavor to your favorite dishes. It's a smoky, creamy sauce and a game-changer, whether dipping, drizzling, or spreading. It is simple to whip up and ready in 5 minutes, so I know this delicious condiment will become a pantry staple.
If you're looking for a delicious homemade recipe for chipotle pepper sauce, this sauce won't disappoint. It's fast, easy, and less expensive than store-bought sauces. For a quick and delicious meal, you can douce it on everything from rice to grilled tofu.
This chipotle sauce is just one of my 5 in 5 sauces - five ingredients in five minutes.
If you like making sauces and dressings at home as much as I do, I have a quick and easy method you can learn in How to Make Homemade Vegan Sauces.
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How to Make Chipotle Aioli Sauce
Combine these easy-to-find ingredients in a blender or bullet and mix until combined. It's so easy!
- vegan mayonnaise
- chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- garlic
- lime juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- water
Put all the ingredients in a blender and combine.
Pour into an airtight container and store for up to a week.
Notes On Ingredients
I buy one small can of peppers, which lasts for many batches of this sauce. You can find the cans of chipotle pepper in adobo sauce in the Latin section of all major grocery chains.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or lime juice to taste. Adjust the viscosity by adding more water to make it thinner or adding more mayo to thicken.
Chill for 30 to 60 minutes so the flavors can meld together.
Serving Suggestions
This chipotle sauce is a versatile condiment that pairs well with many dishes. Here are a few serving suggestions:
- Use it as a dipping sauce for veggies, delicious air fryer fries, sweet potato fries, or tofu bites.
- Use it as a dressing for salads or grain bowls like Mediterranean grain bowl.
- Add it to vegan burgers like chipotle black bean burgers for an extra kick of flavor.
- Use it as a topping for tacos, burritos, easy vegan nachos, or black bean tostadas.
- Use it as a spread for sandwiches or wraps.
- Before grilling or baking, use it as a marinade for tofu, tempeh, or portobello mushrooms.
- Drizzle it over roasted vegetables such as roasted chickpeas, cauliflower, broccoli, or carrots. Yum.
- Try drizzling over high protein tofu scramble
FAQs for Chipotle Aioli Sauce
You can add more chipotle peppers or some of the adobo sauce to make it spicier. Just be careful not to overdo it if you're sensitive to spice.
You can use vegan sour cream or unsweetened vegan yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce are smoked and dried jalapeño peppers that have been rehydrated and canned in a tangy, slightly sweet tomato-based sauce. It's made with vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, onions, and various spices. The chipotle peppers in adobo sauce have a smoky, slightly sweet flavor with a medium level of heat that can vary depending on the specific brand.
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Easy Chipotle Aioli Sauce
This easy Vegan Chipotle Aioli Sauce will add a burst of bold, spicy flavor to your favorite dishes. It's a smoky and creamy condiment ready to go in 5 minutes.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings 1x
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan mayo
- 1-2 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (adjust for desired spiciness)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2-3 tablespoons water (adjust for desired viscosity)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (or ½ lime; optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Blend: In a blender or food processor, combine the mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, garlic, water, lime juice (if using), salt, and pepper. Blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust: Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Store: Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. This aioli will keep just as long as mayo in an air-tight container in the fridge.
Notes
Nutritional information is only an estimate. Use a nutritional app like Cronometer to get information on the exact ingredients and amounts you are using.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: condiment, sauce
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 77
- Sugar: 0.3
- Sodium: 219
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 0.1
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Hailey Pearce says
It was delicious and easy to make.
Regi Pearce says
Fantastic! I'm so glad you found the chipotle pepper sauce both delicious and easy to make. Thanks for giving it a try and sharing your feedback!