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Chili Lime Aioli

Updated: Oct 4, 2024 · Published: Jun 22, 2022 by Nicole B. · 4 Comments

5 minutes minutes
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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.

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

How to make it:

Simply add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.

Chili lime aioli ingredients in a glass bowl.

How to use it:

This aioli sauce makes a great condiment for fish, shrimp or pork tacos. It's also excellent as a dipping sauce for fried fish and other seafood.

Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how you liked it in the comments below! Thank you!

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Chili lime aioli being whisked in a bowl.

Chili Lime Aioli

Author: The Spice Train
This flavorful chili lime aioli is great on pork or seafood tacos. It also makes a delicious dip for fried seafood.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Course: Condiments and Sauces
Cuisine: French, Mexican, World
Servings: 4
Calories (estimated): 129 kcal

Equipment:

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • citrus zester
  • citrus juicer
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients:
  

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder*
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh lime zest
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon honey

Instructions:
 

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

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 Information (Estimated):

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

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: chili lime aioli, chili lime aioli recipe, lime aioli

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Comments

  1. 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!

    Reply
    • 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!

      Reply
  2. 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

    Reply
    • 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!!

      Reply
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