What is Chipotle Mayo made of?
Chipotle mayo is one of many great tasting dipping sauces made with regular mayo as the base. The dip is a spicy, Mexican or south western inspired dip that is perfect for French fries, corn ribs, or avocado fries. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES To get the flavor right, you will need to have chipotle chilis in adobo sauce. For added boldness, you can add chipotle powder, but that will make it super hot really quickly!
Ingredients for making the best Mexican Sauce aka Chipotle Mayo
When you make chipotle mayo, you’ll want to make sure you have the following ingredients on hand:
Mayonnaise - We prefer using regular mayo, but you could use lower fat options or vegan mayo.Sour cream - You can use regular, low fat, or no fat.Chipotle chiles - We use 1 can of chipotles in adobo sauce.Seasonings - You’ll need cumin powder, black pepper, and fresh cilantro. For added smokey flavor, you can add smoked paprika.Freshly lime juice - You could use the bottled version, but fresh tastes better.
What is Aioli Sauce?
Aioli sauce is a fancy form of mayo. Chipotle aioli sauce is a spicier version of aioli sauce that goes great with your favorite Mexican and southwestern dishes. You can also serve it on sandwiches, as a dip, or to top a spicy salad.
How to make spicy Chipotle Mayo
When you are ready to make chipotle mayo, you will need to follow these simple steps:
First, add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth!Next, add more lime juice if you want more zing!
Finally, store leftovers in handy squeeze bottles so you are always ready for any chipotle mayo situation!
Chipotle peppers in Adobo Sauce
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce is usually available in the Mexican or International sections of the grocery store. It is very spicy and hot, so you will want to watch adding additional ingredients until you have tried this spicy pepper and sauce.
Pro tips and tricks
When you make this easy mayo aioli, you may find these pro tips and tricks helpful:
To thin the sauce, add a little bit of water or lime juice.To help cool the heat, you can add a bit of honey or reduce the amount of chipotle peppers you use.Allow the sauce to sit for an hour or more to let the flavors really come together.
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First, add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth!Next, add more lime juice if you want more zing!
Pro tips and tricks
When you make this easy mayo aioli, you may find these pro tips and tricks helpful:
To thin the sauce, add a little bit of water or lime juice.To help cool the heat, you can add a bit of honey or reduce the amount of chipotle peppers you use.Allow the sauce to sit for an hour or more to let the flavors really come together.
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