Description
A smoky, tangy, and creamy chipotle mayo made by blending high-quality mayonnaise with chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and spices. Perfect for drizzling, dipping, or as a flavorful spread to elevate sandwiches, burgers, and tacos.
Ingredients
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Chipotle Mayo Ingredients
- 1 & 1/2 cups high quality mayonnaise
- 3-6 chipotle peppers from a can
- 2-3 tablespoons adobo sauce from the can
- 1/4 cup cilantro (packed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (use 1/4 tsp for table salt)
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Add ingredients: Place all the ingredients—mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cilantro, lime juice, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin—into a blender.
- Blend until smooth: Blend all the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the flavors are well combined.
- Adjust spice level: Start by using 3 small chipotle peppers, adjusting between 3 to 6 depending on your heat preference. If you prefer milder, start with 1-2 tablespoons of adobo sauce or omit the adobo sauce entirely.
- Enhance flavor: Add more lime juice to increase the zest and brightness according to your taste.
- Adjust consistency: To achieve a thinner, drizzling consistency, slowly add water or milk by the tablespoon. Be careful not to add too much, as it may dilute the flavors.
- Store and serve: Transfer the chipotle mayo to squeeze bottles for convenient use and store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use high-quality mayonnaise for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Adjust chipotle pepper quantity to control spiciness.
- Adobo sauce adds smoky depth, but can be omitted if desired.
- Fresh lime juice brightens the flavor; adjust to taste.
- Thin with water or milk to customize the consistency.
- Store in airtight containers and refrigerate. Consume within a week for best freshness.
