Spicy Garlic Aioli With Cherry Pepper Relish
Try pairing this delicious spicy garlic aioli with your favorite burger, tostones, or fries for a flavor explosion. The aioli’s perfect balance of spicy and sweet makes it a must-try, and it’s incredibly easy to whip up.
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Ingredients and Substitutions For The Perfect Spicy Garlic Aioli
Homemade mayo – follow this recipe
Creating homemade mayonnaise is simpler than it may seem. You will need a hand mixer, a few egg yolks, and a gradual addition of oil. This initial step may be the most challenging, but the process becomes much easier once the mixture has been emulsified.
- Egg Yolks
- Avocado Oil
- Mustard
- Organic Distilled Vinegar
- Lemon Juice
- Sea Salt
If you do not want to use eggs in the recipe, you can replace them with sour cream.
Garlic and Cherry Pepper Relish
- Sliced Hot Cherry Peppers- in vinegar. You can also substitute these with sliced banana peppers or fresh jalapeños.
- Garlic Cloves- Fresh garlic cloves are ideal, but you can also incorporate pre-peeled cloves. If you’re not a fan of garlic, you can replace the garlic with your favorite herb.
- Spicy Cherry Pepper Vinegar- from the pickled hot cherry peppers.
- Sea Salt – just a pinch
Garnish
- Habañero Pepper – if you prefer a slightly spicier pepper, swap the habañero or add the entire pepper to the recipe.
- Parsley- just a pinch of parsley for color. But you can also add chopped cilantro instead.
See detailed quantities in the recipe card below.
Exploring The Ways To Enjoy Spicy Garlic Aioli
- On Your Burger – slather your favorite burger with this cherry pepper aioli for a creamy and fiery kick!
- Tacos – Top off your tacos with this tangy, spicy aioli for a tangy and spicy touch.
- Dipping Sauce – Dip fries, tostones or patacones, plantain chips, wings, or grilled vegetables – this aioli is the perfect dipping sauce.
- Salad Dressing – mix it with vinegar and enjoy it on your favorite salad. Try romaine lettuce with grilled chicken and cotija cheese.
- Roasted Veggies – top your favorite roasted veggies, like zucchini, with this delish cherry pepper aioli.
- Grilled Fish – This spicy aioli will top your favorite shrimp recipes, like an air fryer or fried coconut shrimp.
Top Tips For The Best Spicy Garlic Aioli with Cherry Pepper Relish
- Use fresh ingredients – make your cherry pepper relish with pickled hot cherry peppers and fresh garlic cloves rather than powdered chili and powdered garlic.
- Spiciness Level – if you prefer a milder aioli, remove the seeds from the hot cherry pepper and reduce the amount of habañero pepper. Rather than half, use a quarter of a habañero pepper. If you prefer a spicier aioli, use the entire habañero pepper.
- Make Homemade Mayo – for the freshest and best-tasting aioli base. But if you’re short on time, use avocado oil to make this recipe.
- Add parsley for a hint of green, or try cilantro instead.
- Use A Mortar and Pestle – to make the cherry pepper relish. However, if you don’t have one, use a food processor instead or finely dice using a knife.
Storage and Serving Tips
Storage
Store any leftover aioli in an airtight glass container for up to a week. If you don’t have an airtight mason jar, use a glass jar or container with a lid.
Serving
Serve the aioli in a small bowl, with a spoon for serving for a group meal. Or you can also drizzle the aioli on the dish for a deliciously spicy addition.
FAQs
Can I Make This Spicy Garlic Aioli Recipe Without Eggs?
If you have an egg allergy or don’t want eggs in your recipe, try using sour cream instead of mayonnaise as a substitute.
How Spicy Is This Hot Cherry Pepper Aioli Recipe?
This spicy garlic aioli is mild to medium heat, and you can always adjust based on your preference. If you prefer a spicier recipe, use the whole habañero pepper.
Spicy Garlic Aioli With Cherry Pepper Relish
Equipment
- 1 Small Mixing Bowl
- 1 Silicone Spatula
- 1 Mortar and pestle
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Homemade Mayo with Avocado Oil
- 2 tbsp Hot Cherry Peppers (Pickled)
- 3 cloves Fresh Garlic
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Hot Cherry Pepper Vinegar From the pickled cherry peppers
- 1 pinch Sea Salt
- 1/2 Habañero Pepper
Instructions
- Step OneAdd 1/2 cup of homemade mayo to a small mixing bowl.
- Step TwoCrush and grind the fresh garlic and a pinch of salt using the mortar and pestle, then add the hot cherry peppers and grind them down.
- Step ThreeThen add the cherry pepper relish to the mayo and combine using the spatula.
- Step FourOptional, based on your preferred spiciness. Deseed half of the habañero pepper and finely dice, then add it to the sauce.
- Step FiveTo enhance the flavor of the dipping sauce, take a few parsley leaves, chop them up, and sprinkle them on top.Enjoy this dish with your favorite meal! It pairs well with fried plantains, burgers, or fries.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients – make your cherry pepper relish with pickled hot cherry peppers and fresh garlic cloves rather than powdered chili and powdered garlic.
- Spiciness Level – if you prefer a milder aioli, remove the seeds from the hot cherry pepper and reduce the amount of habañero pepper. Rather than half, use a quarter of a habañero pepper. If you prefer a spicier aioli, use the entire habañero pepper.
- Make Homemade Mayo – for the freshest and best-tasting aioli base. But if you’re short on time, use avocado oil to make this recipe.
- Add parsley for a hint of green, or try cilantro instead.
- Use A Mortar and Pestle – to make the cherry pepper relish. However, if you don’t have one, use a food processor instead or finely dice using a knife.
