Creamy Chipotle Mayo Recipe
This smoky and creamy Chipotle Mayo is a perfect blend of spicy chipotle peppers, smoky adobo sauce, and tangy lime juice mixed into smooth mayonnaise. It adds a delicious kick to tacos, sandwiches, fries, and more, with an easy-to-make recipe that can be whipped up in minutes and chilled for a rich, flavorful finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: About 1 cup
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
Chipotle Mayo
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely minced)
- 2 tsp adobo sauce (from the can)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Pinch salt
Optional for Extra Creaminess
- 1–2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare Chipotle Peppers: Finely mince the chipotle peppers, removing seeds for a milder heat if desired.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, fresh lime juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the mixture and adjust the heat by adding more chipotle or adobo sauce, or add more lime juice to balance the flavor as preferred.
- Optional Creaminess: For an extra creamy texture, gently fold in 1 to 2 tablespoons of sour cream or Greek yogurt until smooth.
- Chill: Cover and chill the mayo in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Remove seeds from chipotle peppers for milder heat.
- Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
- Perfect as a condiment for shrimp tacos, cheeseburger tacos, loaded fries, grilled chicken sandwiches, and fish tacos.
- Add sour cream or Greek yogurt to soften the flavor and create a smoother texture.
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