This easy smoked paprika aioli is spicy, smoky, tangy, garlicky and has a nice freshness from cilantro. It's the perfect dipping sauce for anything that typically needs a flavor boost, like fried fish, chicken nuggets or grilled shrimp.

If you like the flavor combination of smoked paprika and cilantro also check out this smoked paprika sauce. It tastes delicious on grilled chicken or steak.

Smoked paprika aioli in a small bowl with a spoon.

Recipe ingredients and notes:

Originally, aioli was just an emulsion of olive oil and garlic but nowadays the term also includes flavored garlic mayonnaise sauces.
Aioli recipes often call for lemon juice but I find that that's not needed in this aioli. The mayonnaise has a nice tanginess and the cilantro adds a mild lemon flavor so that no citrus juice is needed.

Garlic, cilantro, smoked paprika and a bowl of mayonnaise. — You need garlic, cilantro, mayonnaise and smoked hot paprika to make this aioli.

How to make it:

See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below!

Step 1. Add all ingredients to a bowl.

Smoked paprika aioli ingredients in a bowl.

Step 2. Whisk together until smooth. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

Smoked paprika aioli being whisked in a bowl.

How to serve it:

This aioli is great as a dipping sauce for grilled shrimp, fried fish, chicken nuggets and more. You can also dip chips or French fries in it!

How long does it keep?

Because of the fresh herb I recommend to consume this aioli within 1 day. Keep it refrigerated in an airtight container until you're ready to use it.

How spicy is it?

This aioli has a medium level of spiciness from the smoked hot paprika.

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Smoked Paprika Aioli

The Spice Train

Add a spicy and smoky flavor punch to grilled shrimp or fried fish with this easy, 4-ingredient smoked paprika aioli.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Condiments and Sauces

Cuisine French

Servings

Calories (estimated) 118 kcal

Equipment:

measuring cups and spoons
knife and cutting board
garlic press (optional)
mixing bowl
whisk

Ingredients:

▢ ½ cup mayonnaise
▢ 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced or pressed through a garlic press
▢ 1 teaspoon smoked hot paprika
▢ 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro (you need about 12 sprigs for that)

Instructions:

Whisk all ingredients together until smooth.

Notes:

Keep the aioli refrigerated until use. Consume within 1 day.

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Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 7.8gProtein: 0.5gFat: 9.9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 209mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gCalcium: 8mg

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