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.

Chili lime aioli ingredients on a table. — You need mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, honey, chili powder and a fresh lime to make the aioli.

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.

How to store it:

Store the aioli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.

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Chili Lime Aioli

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

Total Time 5

Course Condiments and Sauces

Cuisine French, Mexican, World

Servings

Calories (estimated) 129 kcal

Equipment:

measuring cups and spoons
citrus zester
citrus juicer
mixing bowl
whisk

Ingredients:

Instructions:

Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until smooth. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

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

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Comments

Sam

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!

- Nicole B.
  
  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!
  
Elle

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

- Nicole B.
  
  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!!