Smooth and creamy, this Chipotle Mayonnaise recipe is the perfect condiment. It's a tasty addition to sandwiches, burgers, or dipping in some air fryer sweet potato wedges.
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“This chipotle mayo turned out great. I needed a quick and easy condiment and this was perfect on a burger and a chicken sandwich. A very slight kick and added great flavor!”
Reader Review
Readers love this chipotle mayo because it’s quick, flavorful, and works on everything from burgers to sandwiches!
Why you'll love this recipe
- Easy peasy - This easy chipotle mayo recipe is easy to make and as an added bonus, you don't even need to haul out your blender or food processor... just grab a bowl and get whisking up this secret sauce!
- Versatile - This easy chipotle mayo recipe is perfect when you need a quick sauce for burgers, sandwiches, wraps, fries, or tacos. It’s made with simple ingredients and takes just minutes to mix together.
What Does Chipotle Mayo Taste Like
Chipotle mayo has a creamy, smoky flavor with a mild kick of heat. The mayonnaise keeps it nice and smooth, while the chipotle adds a slightly spicy, smoky taste that isn’t overpowering.
It’s full of flavor without being overly hot, which makes it a the perfect for people who like to keep things a little bit spicy without intense heat.
And if you want it spicier, you can always add more chipotle powder. It’s easy to adjust based on your own taste buds.
Ingredients
- Mayonnaise - You could go crazy and make homemade mayonnaise, which would be delicious. But let's save that for another day. Grab your favorite, good quality mayo.
- Lime juice - the citrus keeps things light and fun.
- Chipotle chili powder - Chipotle chile pepper is different than jalapeno peppers. They're more mellow and smoky than they are spicy.
- Paprika and salt - you can use smoked paprika or regular; whatever is in your spice cabinet.
Top Tip
We're using a powder form of chipotle chilies instead of the can of chipotle peppers in adobo you see at the grocery store. With the canned stuff, you usually you just need a teaspoon. At our house this usually leads to waste (or misplaced intentions!).
Tools
As I said before - no fancy tools required.
- whisk
- bowl
- squeeze bottle - if you want to get fancy and do a fancy drizzle over the top of things like a burrito bowl...mmmmm!
How to make this chipotle mayo sauce
- Step 1: Combine Ingredients. This is seriously the world's easier recipe. Simply add all the ingredients to a medium sized bowl.
- Step 2: Whisk. Whisk to combine, and then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Variations
This easy chipotle mayo recipe is flexible, which means you can adjust it depending on what you have in your kitchen or how spicy you like things.
- Add ½ teaspoon garlic powder or one minced garlic clove for extra flavor.
- Stir in 1–2 teaspoons honey for a sweet-smoky balance that’s great on chicken or burgers.
- Add another teaspoon of chipotle powder or a spoonful of adobo sauce if you want more heat.
Storage Tips
Store chipotle mayo in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to 5–7 days.
For best flavor:
- stir before using if it separates slightly
- keep it tightly covered
- use a clean spoon each time
If it smells off or changes color, it’s time to toss and make a fresh batch. It only takes a few minutes anyway.
How to use chipotle mayo
You'll want to add this "secret sauce" with everything! Some of my favorite recipes are the perfect home for this dipping sauce for zucchini fries and french fries. Oh, and slather some on your next burger, baja fish tacos, or crab cakes, too! It's the do-all, everything of condiments!
FAQS
Chipotle is basically jalapeno peppers that have been dried and smoked. So it's more about the flavors that an actual type of pepper.
There's a slight smoky flavor and the heat is not hot like a jalapeno. It's a mellow fellow, that chipotle. If you're bored on a Friday night, you could always make your own chipotle powder.
Spoiler alert: that activity has never made my bucket list. I usually buy mine online or at the grocery store. Bo-ring....
Chipotle mayo sauce should be store in an airtight container and kept refrigerated.
You'll want to slather this delicious mayo on everything. Stir it into chicken salad or use in place of mayo anytime you want a little kick of spice!
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Recipe
Chipotle Mayo
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Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth. Allow to chill for at least 30 minutes.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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Marsha says
This chipotle mayo turned out great. I needed a quick and easy condiment and this was perfect on a burger and a chicken sandwich. A very slight kick and added great flavor! Thanks!!