This homemade lemon aioli, made with mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, garlic, dill, parsley, and a hint of honey mustard, is perfect way to jazz up many meals. Whether you’re dipping fries or drizzling it over grilled chicken, fish, veggies, or a spread for sandwiches, this sauce is one of my household favorites!

Be sure to try these other favorite dip recipes too. This cucumber dill sauce or this homemade chimichurri sauce recipe are both wonderful toppings or a dipping sauce.

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Homemade Lemon Garlic Aioli

I love making homemade sauces with simple ingredients. This creamy lemon aioli is a game-changer for adding a wonderful extra flavor to your favorite dishes.

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Ingredients You’ll Need for This Aioli Recipe

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Below is a list of the ingredients you’ll need to gather to make this easy recipe. Scroll down to the full recipe card for individual amounts.

Mayonnaise – I love Hellman’s mayo but use any favorite of yours. I have only made it with regular mayonnaise.
Lemon – The juice of one whole lemon and some of the fresh lemon zest as well. Although fresh is best, you can about 2 tablespoons store bought lemon juice if that’s all you have.
Garlic – I like using fresh garlic cloves and mincing them myself. But use jarred minced garlic if you’d like.
Fresh dill & fresh parsley – chopped finely
Honey mustard – Any brand you’d like. You can also use dijon mustard for a more tangy flavor.
Salt

Variations

For a more intense lemon flavor, add a little extra lemon zest.
Substitute with vegan or dairy-free mayonnaise for a vegan option.
Use dried herbs if fresh ones are unavailable, starting with 1 teaspoon each and adjusting to taste.
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some finely chopped jalapeño.

How to Make this Zesty Lemon Aioli Recipe

A glass bowl containing mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon zest, chopped fresh dill, chopped parsley, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt, all unmixed.

Step 1 – In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, chopped dil, parsley, honey mustard, and salt.

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Step 2 – Mix together and whisk to combine until smooth. Taste and adjust as needed with ideas listed above.

Tips

To thin the sauce, add in ½ teaspoon of lemon juice or water.
Can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container like a mason jar with a lid for up to a week.

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Homemade Zesty Lemon Garlic Aioli

This homemade Lemon Aioli, made with mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, garlic, dill, parsley, and a hint of honey mustard, is perfect way to jazz up many meals. Whether you're dipping fries or drizzling it over grilled chicken, fish, veggies, or a spread for sandwiches, this sauce is one of my household favorites!

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Course: condiment

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: tablespoons

Calories: 98kcal

Author: Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup mayonnaise
▢ 1 lemon juiced, about 2 tablspoons
▢ 1 teaspoon lemon zest
▢ 2 cloves garlic minced finely
▢ ½ tablespoon fresh dill chopped
▢ ½ tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
▢ ½ teaspoon honey mustard
▢ ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a small bowl, add all the ingredients together and whisk to combine until smooth.
1 cup mayonnaise, 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 cloves garlic, ½ tablespoon fresh dill, ½ tablespoon fresh parsley, ½ teaspoon honey mustard, ⅛ teaspoon salt
Taste and adjust as needed.
Use as a dipping sauce for french fries or drizzle over cooked fish, chicken, or vegetables

Notes

For more lemon flavor, add a little more zest.

To sweeten it, add a little more honey mustard. To balance the sweetness and flavors, add a little more salt as needed.

To thin the sauce, add in ½ teaspoon of lemon juice or water.

Use vegan or dairy-free mayo for vegan aioli.

Add 2-3 more garlic cloves if you’re a garlic lover.

Fresh herbs are highly recommended but you can use dry herbs if you’re in a pinch. It will take less than fresh herbs so start with one teaspoon of each then taste and add more if needed.

Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container like a mason jar with lid for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

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