Making mayonnaise used to feel overwhelming, like tackling a complicated puzzle. With an immersion blender, it’s more about blending simple ingredients into a smooth, creamy sauce. There are easy recipes that transform basic items into flavorful mayo in just minutes.
These seven recipes can help you create delicious mayo to enhance your sandwiches or dips with minimal effort.
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Classic Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup neutral oil (like vegetable or canola oil)
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (optional)
Instructions:
- Grab your immersion blender and a tall, narrow container. Add the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the container.
- Turn on the immersion blender and blend everything together until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Keep the blender running and slowly pour in the oil in a thin, steady stream. Continue blending until the mayonnaise thickens and is well combined.
- If you want a brighter flavor, stir in the lemon zest.
- Taste and add more salt or lemon juice if needed. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
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Spicy Chipotle Mayo
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Grab your immersion blender and add the mayonnaise to a tall, narrow container suitable for blending.
- Cut the chipotle peppers into smaller pieces and add them to the mayonnaise.
- Pour in the lime juice and add the honey and garlic powder.
- Turn on the immersion blender and blend everything together until smooth and well combined.
- Taste the spicy mayo and add salt if needed, then give it a quick blend to mix.
- Use immediately or store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week.
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Herb Infused Mayonnaise
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as dill, basil, or parsley)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Grab your immersion blender and place the mayonnaise in a tall, narrow container.
- Add the chopped herbs, lemon juice, and minced garlic directly into the mayonnaise.
- Turn on the immersion blender and blend until all the ingredients are well mixed and the herbs are finely distributed.
- Taste the mayo and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Give it a quick blend again to incorporate the seasoning.
- Keep it in the fridge until ready to serve.
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Avocado Mayonnaise
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a tall container suitable for the immersion blender.
- Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and minced garlic to the container.
- Insert the immersion blender and blend everything together until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Give it one more quick blend to mix in the seasonings.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Honey Mustard Mayo
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Put the mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice into a tall container suitable for the immersion blender.
- Insert the immersion blender into the container, making sure the blades are fully submerged.
- Turn on the blender and blend everything together on high speed until smooth and well combined.
- Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper as needed. Blend again briefly to mix.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Sriracha Lime Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Grab your immersion blender and add the mayonnaise to a tall, narrow container suitable for blending.
- Pour in the Sriracha sauce and lime juice.
- Add the lime zest and minced garlic if using.
- Turn on the immersion blender and blend everything together until smooth and well combined.
- Taste the mayo and add a pinch of salt if needed. Give it a quick blend again to mix.
- Transfer the Sriracha Lime Mayonnaise to a jar or container and keep it refrigerated until ready to serve.
Cilantro Lime Mayonnaise
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Grab your immersion blender and add the mayonnaise to a tall, narrow container suitable for blending.
- Throw in the chopped cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, and minced garlic into the mayonnaise.
- Turn on the immersion blender and blend everything together until the cilantro is evenly mixed and the mayo looks smooth.
- Once blended, taste the mixture and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Give it a quick blend again to incorporate the seasoning.
- Transfer the cilantro lime mayonnaise to a jar or container and keep it in the fridge until ready to use.
Conclusion
Now you have seven simple and tasty mayo recipes that are quick to make with an immersion blender. Enjoy classic lemon garlic, spicy Sriracha lime or savory options. Have fun experimenting and making your meals better. Deliciously creamy mayo is just a blend away so get blending!
