5 from 3 votes

Total Time: 5

This flavorful chili lime aioli makes a great condiment for fish, shrimp or pork tacos or any fried seafood. Its dominant flavors come from chili powder and fresh lime juice and zest. Garlic and onion powder add umami and a little bit of honey balances the acidity of the lime juice.

5-Star Reader Review: "This was so amazing that BOTH of my (adult) kids fought to scrape the bowl."

Chili lime aioli being whisked in a bowl.

Recipe ingredients:

NOTE: Originally, the term aioli referred to an emulsion made from just olive oil and garlic. But, over time, the definition of aioli has broadened and it now includes garlic mayonnaise sauces, such as this one.

Mayonnaise, lime zest, honey, chili powder, onion powder and garlic powder.

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Author: The Spice Train

Chili Lime Aioli

5 from 3 votes

This flavorful chili lime aioli is great on pork or seafood tacos. It also makes a delicious dip for fried seafood.

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Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: 4

Course: Condiments and Sauces

Cuisine: French, Mexican, World

Calories: 129

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Equipment:

measuring cups and spoons
citrus zester
citrus juicer
mixing bowl
whisk

Ingredients:

Method:

Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until smooth. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Recipe notes:

*Chili powder is a spice blend usually made from ground chili peppers, cumin, oregano, dried garlic and salt. It's widely available in spice shops and you can often choose between different levels of spiciness.

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Nutrition (estimate only):

Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 10.8gProtein: 0.7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 3.2gCalcium: 14mg

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Comments

Sam says

January 02, 2024 at 7:15 pm

I was looking for a lime aioli to top nachos(I’m trying to recreate a recipe from a local pub) this was great! I did leave out the chili powder as I wanted the lime flavour to really shine.I added all the other listed ingredients and the juice of half a lime instead of a teaspoon as listed.This was so limey and good thanks for a great recipe I know I’ll use again!

- Nicole B. says
  
  January 02, 2024 at 7:41 pm
  
  That's wonderful, I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for coming back and leaving such a nice comment, I really appreciate that!
  
Elle says

April 25, 2023 at 4:15 pm

This was so amazing that BOTH of my (adult) kids fought to scrape the bowl. I make sweet potato fries and have been experimenting with different dip recipes until I found this one. They also used it on the coconut shrimp

- Nicole B. says
  
  April 25, 2023 at 6:29 pm
  
  I'm so happy to hear that, Elle!! Thank you so much for coming back and leaving such great feedback, it's much appreciated!!