Basic Aioli Recipe

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 medium garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Kosher salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Place the garlic, mustard, and egg in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment.
  2. 2
    Process until evenly combined, about 10 seconds.
  3. 3
    With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil in a thin stream, followed by the grapeseed or vegetable oil, until completely combined, about 2 minutes.
  4. 4
    Stop the processor, add the lemon juice, season with salt, and pulse until thoroughly mixed.
  5. 5
    Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, then pulse until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  6. 6
    Let sit for at least 30 minutes before using.
  7. 7
    Refrigerate in a container with a tightfitting lid for up to 3 days.

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