Chipotle Mayo

Chipotle Mayo is a condiment that brings together the rich creaminess of mayonnaise and the smoky, spicy kick of chipotle peppers. Whether you’re adding a zingy twist to sandwiches, burgers or even using it as a dip for fries, this Chipotle Mayo is sure to become your go-to sauce. It gets ready in just 5 minutes.

Chipotle mayo in a bowl with potatoes on the side.

❤️ You’ll Love This Chipotle Mayo Recipe

With a perfect balance of heat, smokiness, tanginess, and creaminess, it’s a versatile companion that will awaken your taste buds and elevate your meals.

  • Easy to make: With just 6 simple ingredients and a few steps, you can create a restaurant-worthy sauce in the comfort of your own kitchen.
  • Versatile: It offers endless ways to enjoy this condiment. You can serve it as a dip, use it as a spread, or even as a marinade. It can go well with every meal!
  • Fresh and Tangy: A freshly squeezed lime juice adds a bright and zesty dimension to the sauce.
  • Customizable: you can adjust the spiciness to your liking by controlling the amount of chipotle pepper.

🧾 Ingredient Notes

Chipotle mayo ingredients in bowls and spoons with labels.
  • Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce: These smoky and spicy peppers packed in a tangy adobo sauce are the star of this recipe. You can find them in the international or Latin aisle of most American grocery stores. They add a unique depth of flavor and heat to the sauce.
  • Mayonnaise: Use your preferred brand of mayonnaise, whether store-bought or homemade. Opt for full-fat mayo for a creamier texture and richer flavor. I have used vegan mayonnaise as at home some members don’t eat eggs.
  • Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, and Salt: Onion powder Adds a mild and savory undertone to the mayo. Garlic powder offers a subtle garlicky aroma and flavor, whereas salt enhances the flavor.
  • Lime Juice: freshly squeezed lime juice adds a tangy kick that brightens up the Chipotle Mayonnaise.

👩‍🍳 How To Make Chipotle Mayo Recipe? (Pics)

1) Take a chipotle pepper along with its adobo sauce and place it in a small blender jar. Add a pinch of salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and 2-3 tablespoons of mayonnaise.

2) Blend the ingredients until they form a smooth and well-combined puree. I have used a wet jar of my spice grinder. It works wonder for smaller batch purees. 

Collage of 2 images showing ingredients into a blender jar and ground to smooth.

3, 4) Combine the chipotle pepper puree with the remaining mayonnaise. Mix well until the puree is evenly distributed.

5) Squeeze in the juice of fresh lime. Stir to incorporate the lime juice. Enjoy!

Collage of 3 images showing chipotle pepper puree into mayonnaise and mixed, adding lime juice.

🌶️ Adjust Spice Level Of Chipotle Mayo

  • Medium spicy: Follow the recipe as written.
  • Spicy: Add more chipotle peppers if you prefer a spicier mayo. 
  • Mild: Remove the seeds from the chipotle pepper before blending to make the it milder.
  • Extremely spicy: Follow my chipotle sauce recipe.

🍽 Serving Ideas

  • Burgers and Sandwiches: Spread a generous dollop of Chipotle Mayo onto your favorite burgers (like kidney bean burger) and sandwiches for an extra layer of smoky and spicy goodness.
  •  Tacos, Burritos and Wraps: Enhance the flavors of your tacos, wraps, and burritos by drizzling this mayo over the fillings.
  • Dipping Sauce: Use it as a dipping sauce for fries, air fryer sweet potato fries, wedges, parmesan crusted potatoes, onion rings, or even vegetable sticks.
  • Salad Dressing: Create a unique salad dressing by mixing Chipotle Mayo with a touch of vinegar or lime juice. It can add a zesty and creamy twist to your salads.
  • Quesadillas: Spread this mayo on tortillas before adding cheese and other fillings to make delicious quesadillas with a kick. Try in this black bean quesadillas.
  • Grain Bowls: Drizzle it over grain bowls or rice dishes to bring a burst of flavor and creaminess to your meals.
Dipping a potato piece into the chipotle mayo.

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Chipotle Mayo Recipe

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Dipping a potato piece into the chipotle mayo.
Chipotle Mayo is a condiment that brings together the rich creaminess of mayonnaise and the smoky, spicy kick of chipotle peppers. Whether you're adding a zingy twist to sandwiches, burgers or even using it as a dip for fries, this Chipotle Mayo is sure to become your go-to sauce.
Kanan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 8

US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, + 1 tablespoon Adobo Sauce from can
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • 2 teaspoon Lime juice, freshly squeezed

Instructions

  • Take a chipotle pepper along with its adobo sauce and place it in a small blender jar. Add a pinch of salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and 2-3 tablespoons of mayonnaise.
  • Blend the ingredients until they form a smooth and well-combined puree.
  • Combine the chipotle pepper puree with the remaining mayonnaise. Mix well until the puree is evenly distributed throughout the mayo.
  • Squeeze in the juice of fresh lime. Stir to incorporate. Enjoy!

Notes

🌶️ Adjust Spice Level
  • Medium spicy: The given amount in the recipe card makes the medium spicy chipotle mayonnaise.
  • Spicy: Add more chipotle peppers if you prefer a spicier mayo.
  • Mild: Remove the seeds from the chipotle pepper before blending to make the it milder.
  • Extremely spicy: Follow my chipotle sauce recipe.
Storage: Store it in the refrigerator by transferring it to a clean, airtight container. Store for up to a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g (1%) | Fat: 21g (32%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (15%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg (4%) | Sodium: 251mg (10%) | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.2g (1%) | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg (1%)
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