This ancho aioli sauce is delicious with shrimp or fries or on grilled meat and burgers. It has the deep, earthy flavor that is unique to ancho chili along with a little bit of tartness from rice vinegar.

For more spiced aiolis, also check out this paprika aioli, this ginger Sriracha aioli and this chipotle bbq aioli!

Ancho aioli in a glass bowl with a spoon.

Recipe ingredients:

This aioli is made with rice vinegar instead of lemon juice (the more common acidic aioli ingredient). The vinegar adds tartness without the harsh and intense flavor of lemon and works great with the ancho chili flavor.

Ancho aioli ingredients in small bowls. — You need mayonnaise, garlic, ancho chili powder and unseasoned rice vinegar to make this recipe.

How to make it:

Step 1. Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl.

Ancho aioli ingredients in a glass bowl.

Step 2. Whisk until smooth.

Ancho chili aioli being whisked in a bowl.

How to use it:

This aioli makes a great dipping sauce for fries or shrimp. You can also spread it on chicken or beef burgers or serve it with grilled meat or seafood.

How to store it:

Store the aioli in an airtight container in the fridge.

How spicy is this aioli?

This aioli is mildly spicy from the ancho chili powder.

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Ancho Aioli

The Spice Train

This ancho aioli is fantastic with fries, shrimp, burgers or with grilled meat or seafood.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Condiments and Sauces

Cuisine French

Servings

Calories (estimated) 143 kcal

Equipment:

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

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

Instructions:

Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk until well combined.

Notes:

Serve as a dipping sauce for fries or shrimp, spread onto burgers or serve with grilled meat or seafood.

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Nutrition Information (Estimated):

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

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