With just three simple ingredients plus salt and pepper, you can whip up a batch of this vegan aioli in minutes and use it as a dip, spread, or condiment for all your favorite dishes. You'll love how quick it is!
So, I've been whipping up this vegan aioli for years now, and let me tell you, it's a total crowd-pleaser every single time.
It's just one of my 5 in 5 sauces - five ingredients in five minutes. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity – just a few ingredients coming together to create something way more than the sum of its parts.
If you're looking for more delicious sauces, try Vegan Jalapeno Sauce, Vegan Chick-fil-A Sauce, and Easy Chipotle Aioli Sauce.
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Origins
Aioli, derived from the Provençal words "alh" (garlic) and "òli" (oil), originates from the Mediterranean, notably in Southern France, Spain, and Italy.
Its inception dates back to the Roman era, when the emulsion of garlic, salt, and oil was created. By the Middle Ages, aioli had cemented its identity, especially in regions like Catalonia and Provence, where it became integral to local cuisine.
Traditionally made from garlic, salt, and olive oil, some variations include egg yolk for stability. In places like Provence, "Le Grand Aïoli" is a communal feast celebrating the sauce, served with various dishes. Modern interpretations, gaining global popularity, incorporate ingredients like lemon juice, mustard, and herbs.
Is Aioli vegan?
The French sauce aioli (pronounced ay·ow·lee) is not considered vegan because it is traditionally made with garlic, oil, and egg yolks. Including egg yolks makes it vegetarian but not a vegan garlic aioli.
This vegan aioli recipe is made with plant-based vegan mayo, whose main ingredient is usually plant-based oil, such as soybean oil, sunflower oil, or canola oil
How to make easy vegan aioli
Ingredients
With just three easy-to-get ingredients plus salt and pepper, you can have a delicious vegan aioli sauce in under 5 minutes. See the recipe card for quantities.
In a small bowl, combine the vegan mayonnaise soy milk, minced raw garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Fresh garlic is best, but you can substitute 1 teaspoon of garlic powder if you don't have fresh garlic.
Stir the ingredients until they're well combined, and the aioli is smooth and creamy.
Taste the aioli and adjust the seasoning of this creamy condiment as needed, adding more salt or fresh lemon juice to taste. Adjust the viscosity by adding water or more lemon juice to make it thinner or adding more mayo to thicken.
You can chill the aioli for 30 to 60 minutes so the flavors can meld together.
Serving Suggestions
This vegan aioli with vegan mayonnaise is a versatile condiment that pairs well with many dishes. Here are a few serving suggestions:
- Use it as a dip for french fries, sweet potato fries, roasted vegetables, or vegan chicken nuggets.
- Spread it on sandwiches like a chipotle black bean burger, or a vegan falafel wrap for added flavor.
- Serve it as a condiment for vegan seafood dishes like fish and chips, crab cakes, or vegan steaks.
- Use it as a salad dressing by thinning it with water or extra lemon juice.
- Drizzle over pizza for a delicious variation.
- Drizzle the aioli over high protein tofu scramble, or use it as a dip for air fryer french fries.
Top Tips
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more or less garlic, fresh lemon juice, salt, or black pepper as needed.
- This aioli will keep just as long as mayo in an air-tight container in the fridge.
- Visit How to Make Homemade Vegan Sauces to learn how to make fast and easy vegan sauces in minutes in your kitchen.
Tasty Remixes
Chipotle: Add a smoky and spicy twist to your aioli by incorporating chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Blend and mix them with the other ingredients and a touch of smoked paprika for extra depth of flavor.
Herb-infused: Vary the taste of your vegan aioli by adding fresh herbs. Finely chop herbs like basil, parsley, dill, or cilantro and mix them into the aioli.
Roasted Garlic: Roasting garlic brings out its natural sweetness and mellows the flavor. Roast a few garlic cloves until soft, then mash them and mix with vegan aioli.
Lemon-Dill: Incorporate lemon zest and fresh dill to add brightness and a tangy kick to your vegan aioli.
Sriracha: For a spicy aioli, add sriracha sauce or any other hot sauce of your choice.
'Dip' into other saucy treasures and level up every meal with Vegan Tzatziki, Easy Guacamole, or Mojo Picón.
FAQs
Absolutely! You can add different herbs and spices, such as basil, dill, or smoked paprika, to create new flavor combinations.
Aioli is often referred to as garlic mayonnaise, and the two have similarities, but traditional aioli and garlic-flavored mayonnaise are not the same.
In modern culinary practices, the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, especially outside the regions where aioli originated, so you may find aioli that is essentially garlic mayonnaise. But if you're aiming for an authentic aioli, it would differ from garlic-flavored mayonnaise.
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Vegan Aoili
This is a creamy and tangy vegan aioli made with five simple ingredients and ready in 5 minutes.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan mayo
- 3-4 cloves garlic (1 tablespoon of minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1-2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the vegan mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Alternatively, mix in a blender or bullet. Mix the ingredients until they combine well, and the aioli is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the aioli and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or lemon juice to taste.
- Optional: Place the aioli in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes, or store the aioli in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.
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.
Vegan aioli does not freeze well. It will separate and doesn't have the same consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: condiment, sauce
- Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 74
- Sugar: 0.1
- Sodium: 122
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0.04
- Protein: 0.1
Hailey says
A great sauce!
Regi Pearce says
Thank you! Glad you liked it.