Creamy Vegan Garlic Aioli, Dairy-Free

Prep: 2 min12 servingsmediumFrench
Creamy Vegan Garlic Aioli, Dairy-Free

Aquafaba-based vegan aioli with fresh garlic and lemon. Emulsified with olive oil added in a slow drizzle to achieve thick, creamy texture. Egg-free and dairy-free alternative to traditional aioli.

Ingredients

12 servings
  • 3 tbsp aquafaba
    1 egg white1:1veganemulsifier

    adds:eggs

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  • salt(optional)
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
    roasted garlic1:1flavormild

    adds depth

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  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    lime juice1:1citrus

    neutral substitution

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Add aquafaba and salt to blender and blend until combined.

  2. 2

    Keep blender running and very slowly drizzle in olive oil, ensuring full combination as you go. Stop and blend if oil pools on top before continuing.

  3. 3

    Once all oil is combined and mixed, add lemon juice and garlic and mix thoroughly.

Tips

Tip 1

Add oil very slowly to prevent emulsion breaking and aioli becoming liquidy.

Tip 2

If oil pools on surface, pause oil addition and blend until mixture thickens before continuing.

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate in airtight container up to 5 days.

Make Ahead

Make up to 1 day ahead.

Serve With

Serve with vegetables, fries, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce.

Common Mistakes

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Add oil too quickly to avoid emulsion breaking and aioli separating into liquidy consistency.

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Ignore pooled oil on surface to avoid texture breakdown during rest of drizzling.

Substitutions

Vegan Options

aquafaba
1 egg white1:1veganemulsifier

adds:eggs

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General Alternatives

lemon juice
lime juice1:1citrus

neutral substitution

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garlic
roasted garlic1:1flavormild

adds depth

Full guide →
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