This Homemade Mayonnaise is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make. Once you see how simple it is, you'll never want to buy store-bought mayo again.
Use it as the base for ranch dressing, tartar sauce, burger sauce, aioli, and countless other recipes.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
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Ready in 5 minutes
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Rich and creamy texture
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Better than store-bought
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Uses simple ingredients
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Perfect sauce base
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Versatile recipe
Ingredients
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 cup light oil (avocado oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step 1: Add Ingredients
Add to a tall jar or measuring cup:
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Egg
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Lemon juice
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Dijon mustard
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Salt
Step 2: Add Oil
Slowly pour oil into the jar.
Step 3: Blend
Place an immersion blender at the bottom.
Blend without moving for 15 seconds.
Slowly lift blender upward until mayonnaise becomes thick and creamy.
Step 4: Adjust
Taste and add additional:
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Lemon juice
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Salt
if desired.
Step 5: Store
Transfer to an airtight container.
Refrigerate immediately.
Tips For The Best Homemade Mayonnaise
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Use room-temperature ingredients.
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Neutral oils work best.
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Don't overblend.
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Fresh lemon juice provides the best flavor.
Ways To Use Homemade Mayonnaise
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Ranch Dressing
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Tartar Sauce
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Burger Sauce
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Chicken Salad
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Egg Salad
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Sandwiches
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
More Sauce Recipes You'll Love
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Homemade Ketchup
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Yellow Mustard
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Honey Mustard
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Tartar Sauce
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Ranch Dressing
Final Thoughts
This Homemade Mayonnaise is smooth, creamy, and incredibly versatile. It's the perfect foundation for countless sauces, dips, and dressings.