Aioli Recipe with Mayo & Garlic - Low Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free, THM S (2024)

FAQs

Does garlic aioli contain gluten? ›

What Is Aioli? Aioli is a mayonnaise based sauce with lemon juice and garlic. Commonly used in Spanish cuisine, it pairs wonderfully with burgers, fries, vegetables, potatoes, chicken, or even sandwiches. It has minimal ingredients, is gluten and dairy-free, and comes together in less than 5 minutes.

Unlike mayonnaise, which is made by emulsifying oil into egg yolks, aioli is made by pounding garlic into a paste and then gradually adding olive oil to the mixture, creating a thick and creamy sauce. The garlic gives aioli its characteristic pungent flavor, while the olive oil adds richness and depth.

Yes — assuming you avoid mayonnaise that's high in sugar or other carbs. Since ketosis is about restricting carbs to low levels and initiating your body's consumption of fats over sugars, mayo's high-fat, low-sugar profile makes it very keto-friendly.

Garlic has always been part of this French condiment, so calling it "garlic aioli" is kind of redundant. They are, in fact, one in the same. Commonly served as a dip with fresh or cooked vegetables, aioli is also stirred into soups and stews like Bourride, a Provencal fish stew.

In addition, Hellmann's Garlic Aioli sauce is gluten-free, cholesterol-free and a source of omega 3 polyunsaturates.

You won't consume any carbs in modern aioli.

There is an ongoing debate as to whether an aioli is healthier than its cousin mayonnaise. Mayo is essentially any neutral flavored oil, with egg yolk, vinegar and lemon juice, whereas an aioli begins with pounding garlic, which has many health benefits, with a mortar and pestle and using olive oil instead of canola.

Both are used to describe a Mediterranean sauce or dip that originated in Catalonia, in the northeast of Spain, and across the border on the French Mediterranean coast. The term 'aioli' is more commonly used in French and English, while 'alioli' is also used in Spanish and Catalan.

Added Sugars

Most mass-produced, commercial mayo brands include sugar and sugar alternatives which is a big no-no on the Keto diet. Any mayonnaise with added sugar or sugar alternatives (high fructose corn syrup) should be avoided.

Primal Kitchen mayo is a go-to brand for the keto diet and probably the most popular mayonnaise brand on the market today. Made with avocado oil and organic eggs, their avocado oil mayo is the best choice for the ketogenic diet!

What do Americans call aioli? ›

Kidding aside, American eating has essentially defined aioli as fancy flavored mayo, usually flavored with garlic but also blended with everything from black truffles to chipotle chiles. In France and Spain, though, aioli is a different sauce entirely.

At it's simplest, an aioli recipe starts with egg yolks and olive oil which is seasoned with a little lemon juice, a generous pinch of salt, maybe a little dijon mustard, and most often garlic. The two liquids are emulsified together so they don't separate over time.

In its most traditional form, aioli is simply fresh garlic emulsified with olive oil. But the aioli we know and love includes egg yolks for extra richness, and today, this version seems to dominate, which adds to the confusion.

Garlic aioli is made with just a few pantry-friendly ingredients that create an intensely savory swirl of flavor. Lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper mix with mayonnaise for a pleasantly sharp taste that you're sure to love.

Product details

It is egg, gluten and dairy free and is perfect on homemade veggie burgers, with hot chips or drizzled over roasted veggies. This delicious garlic aioli contains no artificial colours or flavours.

Yes, in most cases mayonnaise is gluten-free. Mayonnaise or “mayo” is typically made from naturally gluten-free ingredients: eggs, oil, vinegar, lemon and sometimes mustard/mustard seed or other spices.

It's rich and tasty with no artificial colours or flavours, perfect for enjoying as a dip, spread or dressing. Add a generous amount of our vegan garlic aioli to your favourite veggie salad, drizzle on wraps or place a dollop on the side of your hot chips. Egg, dairy & gluten free.