Is aioli just a fancy word for mayonnaise?
While aioli and mayonnaise are similar, the two condiments have distinct differences in both their ingredients and flavor.
Aioli is like mayonnaise’s cooler cousin with a strong garlic flavor and often made with olive oil.
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Mayonnaise is more neutral in taste and typically made with vegetable oil.
The greatest difference being mayo contains egg yolks and an acid where aioli does not."
Aioli Vs. Mayonnaise: What Is The Difference?
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Mayonnaise has a more creamy, neutral taste and typically uses a neutral oil.
What Is Aioli?
Aioli is a garlic lover’s dream, Cooper says.
Its raw garlic mashed up (and) whipped with olive oil until creamy and full of flavor.
Thanks to garlic being the main ingredient in aioli, it has a strong garlic flavor.
What Is Mayonnaise?
Mayonnaise is made by emulsifying oil, egg yolks, and an acid like vinegar or lemon juice.
Noticeably absent from mayonnaise is garlic, and the condiment has a neutral taste.
Plus, it’s killer as a dip for bread or as a fancy spread on sandwiches and burgers.
It just adds that extra oomph of flavor wherever you use it."
Frequently Asked Questions
No, aioli and mayonnaise have entirely different ingredients.
Yes, aioli can be made by hand or in a food processor.
Mayonnaise can easily be made in your own kitchen.
We love this easy recipe forhomemade mayonnaise.
