Easy Chipotle Mayo Dip Recipe

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This easy Chipotle Mayo recipe is just about the tastiest dipping sauce and it works with just about everything! With a few simple ingredients like chipotle in adobo sauce, mayonnaise, a dash of lime juice, and smoked paprika you have a delicious dip. And it just takes minutes to make!

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This easy Chipotle Mayo recipe is the tastiest dipping sauce ever that works with just about everything! With a few simple ingredients like chipotle in adobo sauce, mayonnaise, a dash of lime juice, and smoked paprika you have a delicious dip that pairs perfectly with Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries. And it just takes minutes to make!

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Why you’ll love Chipotle Mayo

Chipotle Mayo is actually just regular old mayo all jazzed up with extra flavor BUT, it may just become your new favorite condiment! Good enough to eat with a spoon, although not strictly advised. Not overly spicy, it has just a kick of flavor to make your mouth happy! Try it with Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries!

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What is Chipotle?

A chipotle pepper is a dry, smoked jalapeno pepper. They are most commonly made from red jalapenos. However, you can also use ripe green jalapenos as well. Chipotle peppers are added to any dish that could use a smoky flavor with a little heat.

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What’s the difference between aioli and mayonnaise?

Although aioli and mayonnaise are both creamy emulsions, aioli is made from garlic and olive oil while mayo is made from egg yolks and canola oil. The final result may look similar but the two sauces have distinctly different flavors. Nowadays, the word aioli is pretty much synonymous with mayo, and is often just a simple mayonnaise (store-bought or homemade) that is flavored generously with garlic—a nod to its origins.

What is Chipotle Mayo made of?

Ingredients for CHipotle Mayo on a cutting board: Mayo, garlic powder, adobo sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, and fresh lime with a measuring spoon in the foreground.
  • Mayonnaise (can use vegan mayo)
  • Adobo sauce*, from a can of chiptoles in adobo
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Smoked paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Chili powder
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

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Handy tip: MAKE THIS VEGAN

To make this dressing vegan friendly, substitute the mayo in this recipe with either a vegan mayo, or make your own vegan mayo by using this homemade vegan mayo recipe.

How do you make Chipotle Mayo Sauce?

White bowl showing ingredients for Chipotle Mayo Dip inside: Mayo, Adobo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, and fresh lime.
  1. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
  2. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  3. Refrigerate until serving.

Make this homemade chipotle mayo sauce, then check out my Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip with Homemade Yogurt Ranch Dressing, or my Fiesta Bean Dip and more of my delicious sauces, dips and dressings!

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Chipotle Mayo Dip with Sweet Potato Fries

How do I make a Vegan Chipotle Mayo Sauce?

I’m so glad you asked! To make a vegan chipotle mayo you would substitute the mayo with a vegan mayo. You can either use a store bought vegan mayo, or you can make your own by making my homemade vegan mayo recipe.

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  • Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing – This is a super flavorful ranch dressing made from scratch! Learn how simple it is to make your own ranch dressing at home!
  • Spicy Mustard Dip for Pretzels – a delicious spicy mustard dip that gets a wonderful boost from the addition of hot sauce and maple syrup. 

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Easy Chipotle Mayo Recipe

9e6272d16533b616004d97f7b4e6c8d058595fc2b634d1a35e29d9ad2c6a4ccc?s=20&d=mm&r=g - This easy Chipotle Mayo recipe is just about the tastiest dipping sauce and it works with just about everything! With a few simple ingredients like chipotle in adobo sauce, mayonnaise, a dash of lime juice, and smoked paprika you have a delicious dip. And it just takes minutes to make!Janice
This easy Chipotle Mayo recipe is the tastiest dipping sauce ever that works with just about everything! With a few simple ingredients like chipotle in adobo sauce, mayonnaise, a dash of lime juice, and smoked paprika you have a delicious dip. And it just takes minutes to make!
prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
calories: 98kcal
servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (can use vegan mayo)
  • 2 teaspoons adobo sauce* (from a can of chiptoles in adobo)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  • Refrigerate until serving.

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Notes

To make a vegan chipotle mayo sauce you would substitute the mayo with a vegan mayo. You can either use a store bought vegan mayo, or you can make your own by making my homemade vegan mayo recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 171mg

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