Garlic Aioli Recipe

By Bill Ohaire | Published: April 2026 | Last Updated: April 2026

Quick Answer

Garlic Aioli: 120ml whole-egg mayonnaise (or make from scratch: 1 egg yolk, 200ml olive oil, whisked slowly)... Ready in 5 minutes (plus 30 min rest). Pairs with Everything — steak, lamb, seafood, grilled vegetables, chips, burgers.

Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount
whole-egg mayonnaise (or make from scratch: 1 egg yolk	120ml
olive oil	200ml
whisked slowly)	As needed
-4 cloves garlic (finely minced or crushed)	3
lemon juice	1 tbsp
pinch of salt	As needed

Method

Crush garlic to a paste with salt. Mix into mayonnaise with lemon juice. Rest 30 minutes for garlic to infuse.

Prep time: 5 minutes (plus 30 min rest)

Pairs With

Everything — steak, lamb, seafood, grilled vegetables, chips, burgers.

Real aioli is just garlic and olive oil emulsified. The mayo-based version is simpler and more forgiving. Use raw garlic for punch, or use smoked garlic (from your smoker!) for a mellower, deeper flavour. Keeps 5-7 days in the fridge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does garlic aioli go with?

Everything — steak, lamb, seafood, grilled vegetables, chips, burgers.

How long does garlic aioli take to make?

5 minutes (plus 30 min rest). Real aioli is just garlic and olive oil emulsified.

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