OK, What Is Aioli, Anyway? (2024)

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What is an aioli made of? ›

What is Aïoli Sauce Made of? The number-one ingredient in aïoli is garlic, plus the standard mayo ingredients for mayo: egg yolk, lemon juice, mustard, and olive oil. Additional flavorings are up to you.

Aioli comes from French, from a combination of the words ai (meaning “garlic”) and oli (meaning “oil”)—making both the word and the food itself literally a mashup of garlic and oil.

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.

An aioli is basically a garlic mayonnaise. Which means is a vehicle to convey whatever flavors you would like to add. More lemon juice, chipotle peppers, fresh herbs or mustard. It can be served with a grilled artichoke or eggplant, on sandwiches, crabcakes or mixed into a tapenade.

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.

The healthy oils (olive oil) used in the preparation of aioli make it a good source of healthy fats, including monounsaturated(MUFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids(PUFA).

I love aioli, of all types. Though making your own aioli (like mayonnaise) calls for raw egg yolks. Food safety in mind, I prefer to temper my eggs in a double boiler, much like one does when making hollandaise sauce. Alternatively, these days, you can purchase pasteurized eggs in most grocery stores.

You need oil, whole egg or egg yolks, and an acidic element (vinegar or lemon juice) to get a thick, creamy condiment. Just like aioli, mayo is one of the most versatile sauces out there, used as a sauce, dip, or dressing for meat, fish, poultry, and vegetables cooked in various ways.

Not really, that's aioli. Ranch is more like buttermilk, green onion, garlic, black pepper mayonnaise. There's a lot more going on in ranch than just garlic and mayo.

Does Subway have aioli sauce? ›

Subway is all about making the better choice easier to make. Now, you can bring the better choice home with Subway Roasted Garlic Aioli Sauce. Crafted with vinegar, egg yolk and extra virgin olive oil, this sandwich dressing delivers a familiar, delicious flavor to your dinner table.

If you ask me, aioli is quite similar to mayonnaise. They're both made of raw eggs emulsified with oil (mayonnaise is made with neutral oil, while aioli is made with olive oil) and a little bit of acid (mayonnaise uses vinegar, while aioli uses lemon juice). Sometimes the French add a little bit of mustard.

Not really, that's aioli. Ranch is more like buttermilk, green onion, garlic, black pepper mayonnaise. There's a lot more going on in ranch than just garlic and mayo.

Aioli translates to “mayonnaise seasoned with garlic,” but it's much, much more than that. It's heaven-sent sauce. When the garlic, olive oil, and eggs are combined, these ingredients emulsify (aka combine fat with water) to create a luscious, creamy, and tangy sauce.

Tartar sauce is based on either mayonnaise or aioli, with certain other ingredients added. In the UK, recipes typically add to the base capers, gherkins, lemon juice, and dill. US recipes may include chopped dill pickles, onions (or chives), and fresh parsley.