Homemade Garlic Aioli Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
Servings:
8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 large garlic clove (or more to taste)
  • 1 lemon
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup grapeseed oil
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
  1. Place the eggs in a bowl and cover with warm water to bring to room temperature.
  2. Paste the garlic using a microplane or very fine grater. You can also use a garlic press, or finely mince the garlic then smash it with the side of your knife until it turns to a paste.
  3. Juice ½ of the lemon. Measure 1 teaspoon of fresh juice and set aside.
  4. Separate the yolk from one egg and discard the white.
  5. Add the egg yolk, the white and yolk of another egg, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, the garlic paste, and salt to a food processor or blender.
  6. Pulse the food processor until the ingredients are evenly blended and frothy.
  7. Add the grapeseed oil and olive oil to a measuring cup. Turn the food processor on and add the oil very slowly (drop by drop, not a stream).
  8. Once the mixture starts to thicken and you can see it emulsifying (it's a consistent mixture and you can't see the oil), then start pouring faster, in a thin stream.
  9. Once all the oil is added, stop the food processor. Check the mixture — the consistency should be similar to mayonnaise. Taste and add more salt or lemon juice, if desired.
  10. Let the aioli sit for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  11. Transfer the aioli to a serving dish and top with fresh cracked black pepper.