Two-Minute Aioli

100% foolproof and extremely quick.

A small dish of foolproof two-minute aioli.

Serious Eats /  J. Kenji López-Alt

Why It Works

  • The hand blender allows you to add the ingredients for the emulsion all at once, using the power of its vortex to slowly incorporate oil.
  • Whisking in the extra virgin olive oil by hand preserves its fresh flavor.

Classic aioli is made with nothing but garlic and olive oil pounded in a mortar and pestle. Our updated version uses egg yolks to help bind the sauce along with a hand blender to make it 100% foolproof and extremely quick.

January 2015

Recipe Details

Two-Minute Aioli

Prep 2 mins
Active 2 mins
Total 2 mins
Serves 16 servings
Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 whole egg

  • 4 medium cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon

  • 1/2 cup canola, vegetable, or light olive oil

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place egg, garlic, and lemon juice in the bottom of an immersion blender cup. Pour canola (or vegetable or light olive) oil on top and allow to settle for 15 seconds. Place head of immersion blender at bottom of cup and switch it on. As aioli forms, slowly tilt and lift the head of the immersion blender until all oil is emulsified. (For food processor instructions, see note).

  2. Transfer aioli to a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Special Equipment

Immersion blender with a cup that just fits its head

Notes

Use the best quality extra virgin olive oil you can find but do not be tempted to add it directly to the hand blender cup—it will turn bitter. If you don't have an immersion blender with a cup, you can make the aioli in a food processor. Combine the egg, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the canola or light olive oil, scraping down the sides as necessary. Transfer the half-finished aioli to a bowl and proceed with step two.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
126 Calories
14g Fat
0g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 16
Amount per serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 0mg 2%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 8mg 0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)