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Citrus Aioli / Mayo, 3 Ways (Orange, Lemon Herb, & Lemongrass)

Creamy citrus aioli dripping from a spoon into the white bowl.
3-minute citrus aioli / mayo in 3 variations: Orange aioli, Lemon Herb aioli, & Lemongrass aioli. A unique & refreshing twist to your aioli!
Jem @ The Fruity Jem
Cook Time 2 minutes
Chilling Time (Only if using garlic) 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Serving Size 8 Tablespoons

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise homemade non dairy mayo or store-bought
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced (optional)

Option 1: Orange Aioli

  • 2 teaspoon orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Option 2: Lemon Herb Aioli

  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon chopped parsley fresh or dried, sub with basil/rosemary/mint/oregano

Option 3: Lemongrass Aioli

  • 1 teaspoon lemongrass powder or lemongrass paste

Instructions

  • Peel and finely mince the garlic. Be sure to chop them really finely to prevent biting into large pieces of garlic. Also zest the orange or lemon if you're making the orange aioli or lemon herb aioli.
  • Combine all the ingredients together and stir until you get an even consistency.
  • If you're using garlic, let it sit for at least 10 minutes up to overnight so the flavor will blend well. Then serve with your favorite snacks as dippings, or use them as spreads!
    If you're NOT using garlic, the citrus aioli is ready to serve right after!

Notes

  • Make sure you let them sit for at least 10 minutes so the garlic flavor has time to blend. Otherwise, you might end up with spicy bits of garlic in your aioli.
  • If making the orange or lemon herb aioli, do NOT skip the zest! They add a slight bitterness which adds another layer to the flavor. Since you're also using the zest, it's best to buy organic for this citrus mayonnaise!