This creamy roasted garlic aioli goes great on hamburgers or as a dipping sauce. Made with roasted garlic and balsamic vinegar, this easy condiment recipe is sure to be an instant favorite.
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Garlic Aioli or Just Aioli?
Here in the United States, this creamy garlic sauce is typically most known as “garlic aioli,” while in many European countries, it’s just called “aioli.” The word “aioli” comes from the Catalan words for “garlic” and “oil,” as traditional aioli is made primarily from garlic and olive oil.
Since garlic is already implied in the name, the term “garlic aioli” can seem like a redundancy to some.
But what is aioli? It’s an emulsion, or a combination of ingredients that would typically separate from each other, like egg yolk mayonnaise. In fact, the term “aioli” has evolved to often refer to a mayo with added ingredients, rather than the original Mediterranean sauce that its name originated from.
Why This Easy Roasted Garlic Aioli Recipe is a Keeper
- Easy to Make: Just combine the ingredients, refrigerate, and enjoy! Use a food processor for this creamy sauce. or place the garlic cloves into the bowl and using a mortar and pestle to mash the chop the garlic.
- Five Minute Recipe: Make this simple aioli sauce in just five minutes.
- Versatile: This savory garlic aioli sauce goes great with everything. Use it as a spread or perfect for dipping sauce. So easy to make it from scratch.
If you’re looking for more sauce recipes, try these: Chipotle Lime Aioli, Jack Daniels Glaze, and Buffalo Honey Mustard.
What Can I Use the Aioli On?
Drizzle this garlic aioli sauce on hamburgers, fried chicken tenders or wings, French fries, or vegetables.
Ingredient Notes for Garlic Balsamic Aioli
Making homemade roasted garlic aioli is so easy! Here are some important ingredients you won’t want to forget:
- Roasted Garlic– Roasted garlic cloves are the star of this recipe, giving it a tangy, delicious flavor. It’s also more mild than if you use raw garlic.
- Lemon Juice: Lemon juice will help to emulsify your sauce.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Homemade Aioli Variations and Substitutions
- Different Seasoning: Instead of a house seasoning blend, try using an Italian seasoning blend instead.
- Fresh herbs: Season your aioli sauce with fresh herbs from your garden, like oregano or basil.
How to Make Roasted Garlic Aioli Dip
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These are the basic steps for making roasted garlic aioli. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions and to get the recipe.
Step 1: Combine Ingredients
Combine your ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk together. Keep whisking vigorously until completely combined causing an emulsification.
Step 2: Refrigerate
Refrigerate the sauce in a small bowl until ready to use. Store in an airtight container.
Roasted Garlic Aioli FAQs
Expert Tips for Making Roasted Garlic Aioli Sauce Condiment
- Roasting Garlic in aluminum foil and drizzle olive oil: To roast the garlic head, cover the whole head of garlic in a piece of aluminum foil drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and salt over the top. Roast in the oven at 400 degrees F for 45 minutes to an hour. Squeeze out the garlic when cool enough to touch and use in the recipe below. Making aioli with this roasted garlic version truly enhances the flavor.
- Flavoring: To add even more flavor, try adding in a pinch of salt and pepper, Dijon mustard, or Worcestershire sauce. Chive, paprika, cayenne or tarragon adds flavor or try lemon zest too. So much better than store bought it is a true gourmet taste. You will slather it on everything.
Roasted Garlic Aioli
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves roasted garlic, smashed
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon House Seasoning Blend
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
Christina’s Notes
- Roasting Garlic in aluminum foil and drizzle olive oil: To roast the garlic head, cover the whole head of garlic in a piece of aluminum foil drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and salt over the top. Roast in the oven at 400 degrees F for 45 minutes to an hour. Squeeze out the garlic when cool enough to touch and use in the recipe below. Making aioli with this roasted garlic version truly enhances the flavor.
- Flavoring: To add even more flavor, try adding in a pinch of salt and pepper, Dijon mustard, or Worcestershire sauce. Chive, paprika, cayenne or tarragon adds flavor or try lemon zest too. So much better than store bought it is a true gourmet taste. You will slather it on everything.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.