If you’ve seen chipotle mayonnaise at the grocery store you’ve probably flinched at the price. The good news is I’ve hacked the most popular brand’s recipe and made it MUCH cheaper to make at home!

You only need mayonnaise and THREE other ingredients! I’ll show you everything you need and ways you can use this fun, flavored mayonnaise to spice up your eats!

 

Homemade Chipotle Mayo - Two Ways

The first tutorial I saw several years ago for homemade mayonnaise used a mason jar and an immersion blender.

It kind of blew my mind how easy it looked -- drizzling in the oil while the blender was running. I even wrote a post about it -- back then I used olive oil, but I have since switched to avocado oil because it tastes better.

Then I saw the "dump & blend" method also using a mason jar and an immersion blender -- but no drizzling! Mind blown again.

Except when I tried it that way, my mayonnaise NEVER emulsified, and I had to toss the broken, hopeless mixture.

After several tries (and some choice words muttered under my breath), I tried the food processor method.

I WAS GOLDEN AFTER THAT. I think I've only had maybe two bad batches in the dozens and dozens of batches I've made that way.

(P.S. Don't use a blender. It's harder to control the emulsification and it's hard to get all the mayo out of the pitcher.)

Chipotle Mayonnaise Ingredients

• Mayonnaise – I prefer using avocado oil mayonnaise for this (Costco has the best price!) but you can use any type of mayo you like. Just don’t use Miracle Whip. Please.

• Lime

• Dried (or freeze-dried) chives

• Granulated garlic

• Dried chipotle powder

How to Make Chipotle Lime Mayo

1. Stir everything together in a lidded jar.

2. Store, refrigerated, for up to 10 days.

How to use Chipotle Lime Mayo

Here are a few ways you can use this fun condiment!

• Add to sandwiches and burgers

• Smear on hard boiled eggs for a filling, healthy snack.

• Add to potato salads and egg salad for a spicy zip

• Use as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets, fries, and especially my Best Sweet Potato Fries.

How to store Chipotle Mayonnaise

Store the finished mayonnaise in a lidded container in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Homemade Chipotle Mayo FAQs

Is chipotle mayo spicy?

This recipe can be made as mild or as spicy as you prefer. Adjust the chipotle powder to your liking but use a light hand as it’s potent stuff.

Is chipotle mayo the same as spicy mayo?

Usually “spicy mayo” is referring to mayo mixed with sriracha sauce and has a more Asian type of flavor.

Is sriracha mayo the same as chipotle mayo?

See above. If you’d like a good sriracha mayo recipe, I’ve got one as part of my Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe.

If you give this a try, let me know! Tag me online so I can see -- #perrysplate @perrysplate.

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