Black Garlic Aioli - Spring 2026

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Servings 1.5 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup good-quality mayonnaise
  • 3 or 4 cloves black garlic (mashed into a paste)
  • 1 small fresh garlic clove microplaned (optional for extra bite)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
  • Fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

Optional

  • Pinch of smoked paprika or a drizzle of honey (depending on the vibe you want)

Directions

  • Mash the black garlic into a smooth paste using the side of your knife or a mortar and pestle. It should be jammy and spreadable.
  • In a bowl, whisk together mayo, black garlic paste, lemon juice, and olive oil until fully combined. Add salt and pepper. Taste and adjust—more lemon for brightness, more black garlic for depth.
  • Let it rest 30 to 60 minutes in the fridge to bloom and marry the flavors.