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Homemade Mayo Recipe

This homemade mayo is creamy, delicious, and easy – it’s the perfect spread for your next sandwich, the perfect binder for your next chicken salad, or the perfect base for your next sauce or dressing!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 Servings
Author: Cassy Joy Garcia

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (the juice from about 1 small lemon)
  • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • cups avocado oil

Instructions

Immersion Blender Method

  • Place the egg, lemon juice, salt, then avocado oil into a large mason jar (the order of ingredients is important here!). This recipe works best when all of the ingredients are at room temperature.
  • Place the immersion blender at the very bottom of the mason jar and blend for 30 seconds, then slowly move the immersion blender wand up and down until all ingredients are incorporated.
  • Use the mayo right away or transfer to a jar (or place the lid on the mason jar you’re blending in) for storage. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Blender/Food Processor Method

  • Place the egg, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor or blender. Blend for about 30 seconds, until smooth and frothy.
  • With the machine running, drizzle in the avocado oil as slowly as possible. It should take at least 2 minutes to add all of the oil.
  • After adding the oil, stop the machine to check that the mayo has been emulsified. It should be thick enough to form a peak on your finger. If it isn't, with the machine running, slowly drizzle in more oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Use right away or transfer to a jar for storage. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Flavor Variations:
  • Garlic Chive Mayo - to the jar or blender/food processor, add 1 crushed garlic clove and ¼ cup of fresh, chopped chives, then blend as directed!
  • Chipotle Lime Mayo - make chipotle lime mayo by stirring in 1 tablespoon of chipotle powder (for a spicy option) or 1 teaspoon of chipotle powder and 1 tablespoon of paprika (for a more mild option) and the juice of two limes to your already-made and emulsified mayo base.
  • Horseradish Mayo - add 1-2 tablespoons of prepared horseradish to the jar or blender/food processor with the other mayo ingredients, and blend as directed.
  • Homemade Ranch Dressing - stir 2 tablespoons of dried dill and the juice of 2-3 large lemons into your already emulsified mayo.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 16.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Cholesterol: 11.6mg | Sodium: 77.1mg | Sugar: 0.1g