This sriracha aioli is a quick and easy sauce recipe with the perfect balance of spicy heat, garlicky flavor, and creamy richness. It comes together in mere minutes with simple ingredients, and it is way better than anything you'll find in a bottle! Use this homemade aioli on beef burgers, sweet potato fries, oven baked French fries, chicken tacos, and more.
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Why This Recipe Works
- This aioli comes together in minutes with no actual cooking required. It is perfect for a last-minute sauce that will improve any meal!
- Made with simple ingredients that pack big flavor. Just a handful of pantry staples come together to create a big, bold flavor.
- It is easily customized to your taste and spice tolerance. Easily adjust the amount of sriracha or garlic to make it milder or spicier.
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Ingredients Required
- Mayonnaise - Any type of mayonnaise works for this recipe, use regular, light, avocado mayo or vegan mayo!
- Rice Vinegar - Rice vinegar can be substituted for lime juice to make a sriracha lime aioli.
A full list of ingredients with exact quantities can be found on the recipe card below.
Suggested Variations
- Sriracha Lime Aioli - To make sriracha aioli with lime, replace the rice vinegar with lime juice.
- Honey Sriracha Aioli - Add 2 Tablespoons of honey to give this sauce a sweet twist. Honey sriracha aioli is perfect for blackened shrimp taco bowls and cooked salmon!
- Sriracha Garlic Aioli - Add 4-5 cloves of roasted garlic to the aioli.
- Vegan Sriracha Aioli - Use vegan, plant-based mayonnaise.
- Extra Spicy Version - Add red chili flakes, more sriracha or tobasco sauce to the aioli.
Check out this delicious roasted garlic and thyme aioli version of the recipe on my website!
How To Make Sriracha Aioli
Step 1
Into a small bowl, add all of the ingredients.
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Step 2
Stir the ingredients together until they are smooth, and no lumps of mayonnaise remain.
Step 3
Transfer prepared aioli to a jar or airtight container and keep in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it. It can be served fresh, but it is best if chilled for 30 minutes or more before serving.
Step 4
Use the aioli as a dipping sauce (it pairs especially well with these crispy smashed egg breakfast tacos), use it as a burger sauce or drizzle it on just about anything!
Expert Aioli Tips
- Chill the aioli for at least 30 minutes. While it can be served right away, letting the aioli rest in the fridge allows the flavors to meld, resulting in an even better-tasting sauce.
- If the aioli is too spicy, balance the heat with more acid (rice vinegar) instead of more mayo. Adding a dash more acid will mellow the heat without diluting the flavor.
- If you are worried about how spicy the sauce will be, add the sriracha gradually and taste as you go to get the perfect spice level for you.
How To Store
Store leftover aioli in an airtight container or a jar with a tight-fitting lid and keep in the refrigerator. Use within 1 week.
Sriracha aioli cannot be frozen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditional aioli is made from garlic and olive oil, emulsified into a thick sauce, while modern aioli typically uses mayonnaise as the base for convenience and a creamy consistency.
We would rate this aioli a 2-3 out of 5 for spiceiness.
It depends, in my mind, sriracha aioli has a much more developed flavor profile when compared to spicy mayo. Spicy mayo is typically made by just adding hot sauce to mayonnaise, instead of adding multiple spices and ingredients.
Yes, you can make it without mayonnaise by using a different creamy base, such as plain greek yogurt, sour cream or a dairy-free alternative like vegan yogurt.
Up to 1 week stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Yes, simply leave out the garlic powder.
Absolutely! This aioli can be made with any kind of plain mayonnaise.
What To Serve With Sriracha Aioli
- Crispy wedge fries or sweet potato fries
- Burgers like these, pure beef burgers or pork sliders
- Tacos like these, pineapple chicken tacos, or chipotle burrito bowls
- Sushi bowls
- Crispy tofu, salmon bites, or crispy coconut shrimp
- Roasted vegetables like this oven-roasted broccoli, crispy roasted cauliflower or veggie curly fries
- Breakfast food like chorizo hashbrown bowls, avocado breakfast bagels or egg muffins
- Use this aioli on these homemade crunchwrap supremes to give them an extra kick of spice!
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Sriracha Aioli
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- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Sriracha Hot Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
- 2 teaspoons Oregano
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, sriracha hot sauce, rice vinegar, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano and salt and pepper. With a spoon, stir all of the ingredients together until completely blended. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Notes
- Any kind of mayonnaise, even plant-based mayo can be used for this recipe.
- To make this sriracha aioli with lime, use lime juice instead of rice vinegar.
- The aioli can be served fresh or chilled. Chilling the aioli for at least 30 minutes before serving will give the flavors time to meld together.
- If the aioli is too spicy, mellow the heat with a dash more acid (rice vinegar or lime juice) instead of mayonnaise.
- If you are worried about the spice level, add the sriracha gradually and taste it as you go!
- Storage - Store leftovers in a jar or an airtight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator and it will vary based on the ingredients that you use.
Jessica says
This sriracha aioli sauce has been a staple in our house for years! It pairs well with just about anything, and it is so, so easy to make! We hope you love it!
Eddie says
Insanely versatile sauce, has to be my favourite for breakfast style eating.
Jessica says
It's so good!