Homemade Chipotle Lime Mayonnaise (Printable)

Rich chipotle lime mayo offers creamy tang. Perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or grilled vegetables with a smoky kick.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
02 - 1 cup neutral oil (canola, sunflower, or light olive oil)
03 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
05 - 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

→ Flavorings

07 - 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
09 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
10 - Zest of 1 lime

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together egg yolk, Dijon mustard, lime juice, white wine vinegar, and sea salt in a medium mixing bowl until smooth.
02 - While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the oil, starting with a few drops at a time to emulsify. Once thickened, continue with a steady stream, whisking vigorously.
03 - After all oil is integrated and mixture is creamy, whisk in chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, minced garlic, and lime zest.
04 - Taste and adjust with additional lime juice or sea salt as preferred.
05 - Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You can tweak the heat and tang precisely to your cravings, and no store-bought jar will feel this fresh.
  • Lime and chipotle make even simple sandwiches or grilled veggies feel genuinely exciting.
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  • If you rush the oil drizzle, the mayo splits and nothing saves it—slow and steady truly wins.
  • Letting the finished mayonnaise chill transforms the flavors; skipping this step makes it taste unfinished.
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  • Using room temperature ingredients always helps achieve the silky texture without hassle.
  • Microplaning the lime zest right over the bowl captures all those fragrant oils.
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