Garlic Aioli

Name: Garlic Aioli
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 large egg yolks, room temperature; 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 2 tsp cold water

A rich, creamy garlic sauce made by emulsifying raw garlic and egg yolks with olive oil. This classic French-Provencal condiment elevates fries, sandwiches, seafood, and roasted vegetables.

10 minEasyServes 8190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp cold water

Instructions

1

Sprinkle 1/2 tsp kosher salt over 4 minced garlic cloves on a cutting board and use the flat side of a knife to mash them into a smooth paste.
2

In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 room temperature large egg yolks, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard until combined.
3

While whisking constantly, add 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil one drop at a time at first, then in a very thin, steady stream. The mixture should thicken and emulsify as you add the oil.
4

Once all the oil is incorporated and the aioli is thick and creamy, stir in the garlic paste and 2 tsp cold water to thin slightly if needed.
5

Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving. Store refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Questions

How long does Garlic Aioli keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. Egg-emulsified sauces do not freeze; make only what you will use within the week.

Can I halve or double Garlic Aioli?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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