This easy homemade garlic aioli is creamy, bold, and full of fresh garlic flavor. Made with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, it’s a quick sauce that tastes restaurant-quality and pairs with everything from fries to grilled meats.
Recipe by Sally Humeniuk on February 16, 2026
Prep time: PT20M
Total time: PT20M
Rating
5 stars (2 reviews)
Ingredients
5 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
1 Tbsp lemon juice (fresh squeezed, more after tasting)
½ tsp Dijon mustard
¾ cup mayonnaise
kosher or sea salt (plus more to taste)
Categories
Appetizer Dip
Condiments
Steps
Stir garlic cloves, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes to let the ingredients combine and bloom.
Whisk in the mayonnaise and add salt to taste, ½ tsp or more. Taste and adjust salt and add more lemon juice if desired, up to 1 tablespoon.
Reviews
Joan H on 2026-03-24 (5 stars): The lemon juice really cuts through the garlic perfectly. So rich and better than the basic stuff. Thank you for sharing!
Becky on 2026-03-24 (5 stars): Made this to go with crispy fries and it was better than any restaurant aioli!
