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Yes, chipotle aioli is just what you think aioli spiced up with chipotle, and let me tell you when you try it want it on all your Mexican recipes. This Mexican secret sauce is unraveled today and is super easy. So, are you ready to learn how to make Chipotle aioli? Let’s get started!
What You Need For This Recipe
To make Mexican secret sauce you only need about a handful of ingredients. Put the following on your grocery shopping list and have them ready when you start:
- Mayonnaise – provides the creaminess of the sauce
- Yogurt – you can use regular yogurt for this
- Lime juice – gives a freshness to the sauce
- Onion powder – gives it a sweet onion flavor and adds depth to the sauce
- Cumin – adds a sweet, warming flavor to the aioli
- Garlic – mince fresh garlic
- Chipotle pepper – adds heat to the sauce
- Salt – add a pinch of salt to season
Note that the full ingredients list, including measurements, can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Chipotle Aioli
- When you start making this sauce take a cutting board and finely chop the chipotle pepper then set it aside. Now take your pestle and mortar and put the clove of garlic in.
- Press the garlic with a pinch of salt into a paste. Take a small bowl and add the mayonnaise and yogurt.
- Then add the chipotle pepper, onion powder, cumin, and lime juice. Stir to combine all the ingredients into a creamy and soft sauce. Taste and add more chipotle if you like your sauce spicy.
Mexican Secret Sauce Recipe
This Mexican secret sauce is so good and so versatile. You can use it in a lot of great Mexican recipes or dishes like:
It is a spicy sauce that lifts your dishes. You can dip your taco or burrito in the sauce. But you can also drizzle a bit of sauce in your burrito or taco and put the meat on top. It’s also great sauce to serve as a dip with Mexican Fries and Mexican potatoes.
It is all you need to make your Mexican recipes taste even better.
My Chipotle Mayo Is Too Hot What Can I Do?
If your chipotle mayo turned out too hot you can add more mayonnaise and yogurt. Start adding half a tablespoon of mayo and yogurt.
Stir the sauce through to evenly distribute the chipotle and taste. Repeat until your sauce is as you like.
How Long Is Chipotle Aioli Good For?
You can store chipotle aioli in the fridge and keep it fresh for up to a week or even longer. Stir and taste before serving.
Chipotle Pepper Substitutes
If you do not have chipotle pepper or do not like the taste you have various options to substitute:
- Cayenne pepper
- Sriracha
- Chipotle powder
- Hot chili powder
How To Store Chipotle Mayo
It is best to store this Mexican secret sauce in the refrigerator. Put it in glass containers like these cute Ball glass jars. Label it and you can keep it for at least a week.
Stir through when you serve. Close the lid tight when you store it.
More Delicious Sauce Recipes
If you love a great sauce or dip you have to try these delicious recipes:
- Roasted tomato salsa
- Burrito sauce
- Guacamole
- Tyrosalata
- Buffalo sauce
- Taco sauce
- Quesadilla sauce
- Chimichurri sauce
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Chipotle Aioli Is Mexican Secret Sauce
This Chipotle aioli is Mexican secret sauce. A great dip or sauce to serve with your burritos, taco, enchiladas or fajitas.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup yogurt
- 1 clove garlic small
- 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cumin
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Finely chop the chipotle pepper then set it aside
- Take a pestle and mortar and press garlic with a pinch of salt into a paste
- Put mayonnaise and yogurt into a bowl. Then add the chipotle pepper, onion powder, cumin, and lime juice
- Stir to combine all the ingredients into a creamy and soft sauce. Taste and add more chipotle if you like your sauce spicy
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Nutrition facts
Calories: 116; Fat: 11g; Carbs: 4g; Protein: 1g;
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