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.
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.
How to make it:
Simply add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.
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.
How to store it:
Store the aioli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.
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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
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 until ready to use.
Sam
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.
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
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.
I'm so happy to hear that, Elle!! Thank you so much for coming back and leaving such great feedback, it's much appreciated!!