Garlic Aioli Recipe

So long ketchup! Garlic Aioli is the french fry dip you need to be using. This recipe is made with mayonnaise, lemon, olive oil and garlic. It’s easy, quick and perfectly creamy.

When it comes to dipping my fries, I like all the things. I will use ranch, ketchup, tartar, honey mustard. Basically, if it’s a vehicle for putting french fries in my mouth, I am all about it.

Garlic Aioli is one of my favorite french fry dips. It’s creamy, garlicky with a touch of lemon. It really does pair perfectly with fries and is even great on burgers. And this Easy Garlic Aioli Recipe is a cinch to make thanks to using store-bought mayonnaise.

What is Aioli Sauce?

Traditionally it is an emulsion of garlic, olive oil and eggs made in a mortar and pestle. Basically a fancy homemade mayonnaise. It’s a common sauce in the Mediterranean. Particularly France, Spain and Italy. 

While the traditional version is delicious, it’s not the most practical and some people get a bit squeamish (or simply cannot have any because of medical conditions) about the idea of using raw egg yolk. That is where this recipe comes in handy. It’s made with store-bought mayonnaise which makes it super easy and super quick to make.

Garlic Aioli Ingredients: 

• MAYONNAISE: Since this is an easy version of aioli, will be using mayonnaise for the base of the sauce. 
• GARLIC: Freshly minced or crushed garlic cloves will give you the best flavor. Make sure that you mince the garlic fine. You don’t want to bite into large pieces of raw garlic.
• OLIVE OIL: While mayonnaise does have oil in it, adding the extra olive oil will make this dip extra creamy. You can also use another neutral oil like canola or avocado oil. 
• LEMON JUICE: Fresh lemon juice will give you the best flavor.

Step by Step Photos and Instructions: 

This recipe could not be easier. To make it, you simply whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil.

I like to make this at least half an hour ahead of time so that the flavors have a chance to meld. You can make it a day in advance too!

Storage and Leftovers:

If you’re throwing a party, this recipe can easily be doubled. Store any leftovers in the fridge and use within 3 days.

I love to use Garlic Aioli as a dipping sauce for french fries,  sweet potato fries, artichokes, chicken, or vegetables.

If you like this recipe, you should check out these variation aioli recipes:

• Truffle Aioli Step up your french fry dip game with this Easy Truffle Aioli. It is great on burgers, sandwiches, with potato chips and veggies too! 
• Harissa Harissa Aioli is creamy, spicy, comes together in a flash and is good on just about anything. From fries, to burgers to chicken and chips, you are going to want to dip all the things in it.
• Curry Aioli is quick and easy! Made with mayonnaise, garlic, lemon and curry powder it is great with potatoes, chicken and seafood.

Like the idea of making your own sauces and condiments? I’ve got plenty!

• Homemade Tartar Sauce
• Habanero Sauce
• Horseradish Sauce
• Hot Chili Oil
• Honey Mustard Dressing
• Basil Pesto

Note: Published in 2019. Updated in 2025 with new photos and a video.