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Ancho Aioli

Published: Sep 16, 2022 · Modified: Dec 25, 2022 by Nicole B.

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5 minutes

This ancho aioli sauce is delicious with shrimp or fries or on grilled meat and burgers. It has the unmistakable, 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 bbq aioli!

Ancho aioli in a glass bowl with a spoon.
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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. (For another vinegar aioli, also check out this chimichurri aioli!)

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

INGREDIENT NOTE: Ancho chili powder is dried and ground poblano peppers. For more recipes that use ancho chili, also check out this paprika ancho dry rub and this ancho espresso spice rub!

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 in a glass bowl with a spoon.

Ancho Aioli

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This ancho aioli is fantastic with fries, shrimp, burgers or with grilled meat or seafood.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Condiments and Sauces
Cuisine French
Servings 2
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.

Nutrition Information (Estimated):

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

Nutrition values provided on this website are generated from a nutrition database and are estimates only. The accuracy of the nutrition information for any recipe on this website is not guaranteed. Nutrition values can vary quite a lot depending on which brands are used.

Keywords: ancho aioli, ancho aioli sauce, ancho chili aioli

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