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    Home » Homemade Recipes » Sauces

    Easy Lemon Garlic Aioli

    Published: Mar 1, 2021 · Modified: Apr 5, 2022 by Kristin @ Dirt & Dough · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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    Homemade Lemon garlic aioli sauce with potato being dipped
    Homemade Lemon garlic aioli sauce with potato being dipped

    Don't make your next potato or roasted veggies with out this easy lemon garlic aioli sauce. It takes just a few minutes to prepare and will be gone in seconds. Mayo, lemon, pepper, and of course lots of garlic blended up for the best dipping sauce.

    *Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. Read full privacy policy here.

    A fork with a piece of potato being dipped into a bowl of lemon garlic aioli.
    Potatoes in Lemon Garlic Aoili

    One thing that I do to elevate just about any dish is to add a homemade sauce. A homemade sauce just sends any meal over the edge.

    This garlic aioli is a staple in our house and at my husbands' fire station. It's so easy to prepare and is a great compliment to any potato or roasted veggie dish.

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    Ingredients

    Ingredients for lemon garlic aioli: mayonnaise, lemon, garlic, salt, and pepper.
    Ingredients
    • Mayonnaise
    • Fresh Garlic
    • Lemon
    • Ground Black Pepper
    • Kosher Salt

    See recipe card for full measurements.

    Use fresh, from the peel garlic and freshly squeezed lemons if you can. This will ensure you will get the best flavor.

    The lemon concentrate is full of artificial flavors and additives and just doesn't measure up to a real lemon.

    Instructions

    Step 1: Take the time to press your garlic or mince super fine.

    Fresh garlic being pressed.
    Pressed Garlic

    Step 2: Juice your lemon. I prefer to use a citrus juicer. It catches the seeds and the liquid falls into a container that makes it easy to pour and measure out what I need.

    A lemon being squeezed on a lemon juicer.
    Juiced Lemon

    Step 3. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and your done!

    Step 4: Chill for 2 hours to allow all the flavors to come together. Adjust salt, pepper or garlic to your desired taste.

    Homemade garlic Aioli with lemons, garlic, pepper and salt
    Lemon Garlic Aioli

    Storage

    This sauce will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.

    This sauce would not hold up well to freezing. Since it is a mayo base which is an emulsion of oil and egg, it can become seperated during thawing.

    It is best to use within a few days.

    Equipment

    There are two kitchen tools that make this sauce super quick and easy. They are great tools every kitchen should have.

    Garlic Press: This makes pressing garlic a breeze and this particular press in by far the best. It can press multiple cloves at once and easy to clean.

    Lemon Juicer: Super easy way to get all the juice from a lemon but not the seeds. Saves so much energy and time.

    Did you try it? Would love to hear what you think! Please leave a comment below letting me if you enjoyed it as much as we do.

    Dishes to make with this Sauce

    • Sweet Potato and Brussels Sprouts Breakfast
    • Dutch Oven Potatoes
    • Garlic Herb Butter Salmon
    • Dutch Oven Corned Beef and Cabbage

    Other Sauces to Enhance your Dishes:

    • Easy Homemade Peanut Sauce
    • Homemade Enchilada Sauce
    • Yum Yum Sauce
    • Homemade Pizza Sauce From Garden Tomatoes

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    Recipe

    A roasted potato being dipped into a lemon garlic aioli.

    Lemon Garlic Aioli

    Don't make your next potato or roasted veggies with out this easy lemon garlic aioli sauce. It takes just a few minutes to prepare and will be gone in seconds. Mayo, lemon, pepper, and of course lots of garlic blended up for the best dipping sauce.
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine American

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Cup Mayonnaise
    • 6-8 Cloves Fresh Garlic Pressed if not using a food processor or blender
    • Juice from one Lemon about 2 Tablespoons
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Ground Pepper
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the garlic by pressing through a garlic press or mincing really fine
      Fresh garlic being pressed.
    • Squeeze lemon, removing the seeds.
      A lemon being squeezed on a lemon juicer.
    • Bring all the ingredients together in a bowl, mixing until well combined
      Homemade garlic Aioli with lemons, garlic, pepper and salt
    • Allow to sit for 2 hours in the fridge to help bring all the flavors together.
    • Taste and add more salt, pepper or garlic as needed

    Notes

    ~ Always start off on the lower end with the garlic and then add as needed. 
    ~ Allow to sit for 2 hours in the refrigerator. Taste and add more salt, pepper or garlic to your desired taste.
    Keyword Dip, Garlic Aoili, sauce
    Did you try this recipe?Leave a comment and rating below.
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    Comments

    1. Mike Lewis

      August 08, 2022 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent!!

      Reply
      • Kristin @ Dirt & Dough

        August 09, 2022 at 6:34 am

        Thank you Mike!

        Reply
    2. Ben

      August 08, 2022 at 6:33 pm

      The sauce with the potato’s are amazing! Will definitely make it again.

      Reply
      • Kristin @ Dirt & Dough

        August 09, 2022 at 6:34 am

        So glad you enjoyed it Ben.

        Reply
    3. Alex

      August 08, 2022 at 6:32 pm

      5 stars
      This is great!

      Reply
      • Kristin @ Dirt & Dough

        August 09, 2022 at 6:34 am

        Thank you Alex!

        Reply
    4. Mike

      August 08, 2022 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      Beautiful balance of creamy, tangy, garlicky. Great with taters, can’t wait to pair with asparagus!

      Reply
      • Kristin @ Dirt & Dough

        August 09, 2022 at 6:33 am

        Thank you Mike! It's so good with asparagus, but our favorite is potatoes for sure.

        Reply
    5. Andrew

      August 08, 2022 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      Have had this recipe multiple times! It never disappoints and goes great with veggies or potatoes!! You have to try it!

      Reply
      • Kristin @ Dirt & Dough

        August 09, 2022 at 6:33 am

        I'm so glad you enjoy it Andrew! I agree it's a hit every time.

        Reply
    6. Mark

      March 31, 2021 at 2:42 am

      5 stars
      Great dipping sauce,to take it up another notch or make your own 1/2cup EVO olive oil
      1 large egg yolk wisk egg yolk slowly and add oil in slowly intil all is use and it becomes a nice emultion now please set down and Enjoy you favorite meal.
      Your friend
      Mark.

      Reply
    7. Jenn

      March 08, 2021 at 7:13 pm

      This looks SOOO good! I need to give this one a try!

      Reply
      • Kristin

        March 09, 2021 at 3:57 pm

        It is really good! I hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
    8. Lacey

      March 02, 2021 at 1:28 am

      5 stars
      Made this tonight to go with roast chicken and potatoes and it was amazing! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Kristin

        March 02, 2021 at 6:13 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Roasted chicken would be so good with this sauce.

        Reply

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