Sweet Chili Aioli
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 219kcal
Creamy, tangy, and infused with sweet chili heat, this 5-minute sweet chili aioli is your new go-to for dipping, drizzling, and spreading. Just stir together mayo, sweet chili sauce, garlic, and lemon, then watch it elevate everything from fries to fish tacos to burgers. Simple ingredients, seriously big flavor.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 clove garlic grated or minced
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.
Notes
Storing
- Store leftover sweet chili aioli in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Make sure to give the sauce a good stir before serving, as the creamy mayo may separate during storage.
- I don’t recommend freezing this sauce as the freezing and thawing can alter the smooth and creamy consistency.
- Always taste sweet chili aioli after mixing the ingredients together. You may find that you want to adjust the flavor by adding more salt or more lemon juice to balance the richness, or mix in an extra spoonful of sweet chili sauce for a more prominent taste.
- Adjust the consistency of the aioli to your liking. Stir in water or milk for a thinner sauce, or mix in more mayo for a thicker sauce.
- Chill the sauce for about 15 minutes before serving. While this is optional, it helps the sauce to thicken and for the flavors to meld together and intensify.
- Stir leftover sweet chili aioli with additional liquid (if needed) as it will naturally thicken in the fridge and the creamy mayo may also separate.
- Make a double batch of sweet chili aioli by simply doubling the ingredients called for in this recipe, if needed.
- Honey for sweetness - Stir in 1–2 teaspoons of honey for a sweeter aioli. It’s a great option when pairing with spicier dishes to offset the heat.
- Kick of heat - Mix in some chili powder or crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Vegan aioli - Use vegan mayonnaise for a vegan-friendly sauce.
- Make it lighter - Use reduced fat mayo for a lighter aioli that won’t be as rich, if you prefer. Plain Greek yogurt can also be used to replace the mayo for a tangy, protein-rich version that’s still lighter than mayo.
- Smoky sweet chili aioli - Add a dash of smoked paprika to pair with grilled meats, seafood, and roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg