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Ancho Aioli

by Nicole B.
Last updated: Feb 26, 2026
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This ancho aioli sauce has the deep, rich, earthy and smoky flavor that is unique to ancho chili along with a little bit of tartness from rice vinegar. It's delicious with shrimp, fries or on grilled meat and burgers.

Ancho aioli in a glass bowl with a spoon.

Vinegar instead of citrus juice:

I made this aioli with rice vinegar instead of lemon or lime juice (the more commonly used acidic aioli ingredients). When I tested the recipe with lemon I thought that the citrus flavor interfered with the ancho chili flavor. Rice vinegar adds the needed tartness while letting the pure ancho and garlic flavors shine.

Mayonnaise, garlic, ancho chili powder and rice vinegar.
Photo shows all needed ingredients. See amounts in the full recipe below.

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Ancho aioli in a glass bowl with a spoon.
Author: Nicole B.

Ancho Aioli

This ancho aioli has a rich, earthy and mildly smoky flavor that is balanced by a little bit of tartness.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 5 minutes mins
Servings: 2
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Equipment:

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • knife and cutting board OR garlic press
  • bowl
  • whisk
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Ingredients:
  

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 2 small garlic cloves, peeled and minced or pressed through a garlic press
  • ¼ teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar

Method:
 

  1. Add all ingredients to a bowl.
    Ancho aioli ingredients in a glass bowl.
  2. Whisk until well combined. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    Ancho aioli being whisked in a bowl.

Recipe notes:

How to serve: This aioli is great as a dipping sauce for fries or shrimp, as a burger spread or with grilled meat or seafood.
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Nutrition (estimate only):

Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 12.4gProtein: 1.5gFat: 10.5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 213mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1.9gSugar: 1.9gCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Course: Condiments and Sauces
Cuisine: French

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  • This chili lime aioli recipe combines chili powder with fresh lime juice and zest for incredible flavor!

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