Everything bagel aioli is creamy, bold, and ridiculously versatile — mayonnaise gets supercharged with savory, seedy crunch and fresh lemon. It whips up in five minutes and turns sandwiches, fries, salmon, and roasted vegetables into something worth pausing over. Keep a jar in the fridge and dinner gets noticeably more interesting.
The Only Aioli Recipe You’ll Ever Need
If there’s one condiment that can instantly elevate just about any meal, it’s aioli. And this Everything Bagel Aioli? It’s a total game-changer. We’re talking about that classic, punchy garlic flavor and bright lemon zest you love, but supercharged with the savory, seedy crunch of everything bagel seasoning. It’s creamy, it’s bold, and it’s ridiculously versatile. Slather it on sandwiches, serve it with crispy fries, dollop it on grilled salmon, or drizzle it over roasted veggies. The best part? It whips up in just five minutes using ingredients you probably already have. Get ready to meet your new favorite sauce!
Ingredients
• 1 cup / 240g (8.5 oz) mayonnaise
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and Everything Bagel Seasoning.
2. Whisk vigorously until all are smooth and well combined.
3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the garlic and seasoning flavors to meld beautifully into the mayonnaise. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutritional Information
• MAKES: 1¼ cupsSERVING SIZE: 2 tablespoonsPER SERVING:CALORIES: 149FAT: 16.2gPROTEIN: 0.2gTOTAL CARBS: 0.8gFIBER: 0.1gNET CARBS: 0.7g (0.02 oz)
Pro Tips
• For a milder garlic flavor, use roasted garlic instead of raw. Simply roast a head of garlic, squeeze out the cloves, and mash them before mixing.
• Use a microplane or garlic press to mince the garlic. This creates a finer paste that incorporates more smoothly into the mayonnaise, avoiding chunky bits.
• Adjust the consistency to your liking. For a thinner, more drizzle-able sauce, whisk in a teaspoon of water or extra lemon juice at a time until you reach the desired texture.
• Give it a spicy kick by adding ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
FAQ
Q: How long does this Everything Bagel Aioli last
A: You can store the aioli in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Q: What can I serve this aioli with
A: This versatile aioli is delicious on sandwiches, with crispy fries, on grilled salmon, or drizzled over roasted vegetables.
Q: How can I make the garlic flavor less intense
A: For a milder garlic flavor, you can use roasted garlic instead of raw. Mash the roasted cloves before mixing them into the mayonnaise.
Q: Can I make this aioli thinner for drizzling
A: Yes, to create a thinner, more drizzle-able sauce, whisk in a teaspoon of water or extra lemon juice at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Pro Tips
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. That rest lets the garlic and everything bagel seasoning meld into the mayonnaise instead of tasting like separate ingredients.
- Use a microplane or garlic press for the garlic — a finer paste incorporates smoothly and avoids harsh raw chunks in the finished aioli.
- For a milder garlic flavor, use roasted garlic instead of raw: roast a head, squeeze out the cloves, and mash them in.
- For a thinner, drizzle-able sauce, whisk in a teaspoon of water or extra lemon juice at a time until you reach the texture you want.
- Add ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce when you want the aioli to bring some heat.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does everything bagel aioli keep?
Up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Give it at least 1 hour in the fridge before the first serving so the flavors can meld.
What can I serve with this aioli?
It is built for sandwiches, fries, salmon, and roasted veggies — anywhere you want creamy richness with a savory, seedy crunch.
Can I make it less garlicky?
Yes — swap the raw garlic for roasted garlic. Mash the cloves from a whole roasted head into the mayonnaise for a sweeter, mellower flavor.
Is this aioli keto?
Per 2-tablespoon serving it has 0.8 g total carbs with 0.1 g fiber, about 0.7 g net carbs, and 16.2 g fat from the mayonnaise base.
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Ingredients
Method
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and Everything Bagel Seasoning.
- Whisk vigorously until all are smooth and well combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the garlic and seasoning flavors to meld beautifully into the mayonnaise. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Adjust the consistency to your liking. For a thinner, more drizzle-able sauce, whisk in a teaspoon of water or extra lemon juice at a time until you reach the desired texture.
