How to Make the Best Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

The best homemade mayonnaise: if you've never made your own mayonnaise before, you're in for a real treat. We think this easy homemade recipe is delicious and so much better than anything you can buy at the store.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: condiment, dip, easter recipe, salad dressing

Servings: tablespoons about 1 cup

Calories: 129kcal

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Ingredients

1 Large Egg
1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar or Red Wine Vinegar
1 Cup Oil Light Olive Oil, grapeseed, safflower, avocado oil, or canola oil
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice Fresh Lemon Juice is best

Instructions

This can be made using a food processor, an immersion stick blender, blender, or a whisk by hand.
In a clean bowl add the room temperature whole egg and process for 10 seconds. Next add the mustard, salt, lemon juice, and white wine vinegar and continue to process for another 15 seconds.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and turn on the food processor or blender and begin to slowly add the oil. Start off with a few drops, wait a few seconds and add a few more drops. Continue this process of adding the oil until you see the mixture starting to thicken.
Once the mixture starts to thicken, it is okay to start adding the oil in a thin steady stream. Resist the urge to pour in the oil too fast as it can make the mayonnaise runny.
Once all the oil has been incorporated, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Notes

Mayonnaise Flavor Ideas

Here are a few ideas for you to use when making your own mayo. Depending on how you plan on using this basic mayonnaise recipe, it can take on other flavors well.

Optional additions:

Sautee 1 garlic clove diced up and add it to the salad dressing

¼ teaspoon horseradish
¼ Teaspoon of White Pepper
½ Teaspoon Paprika
¼ Teaspoon Chipotle
¼ Teaspoon Sriracha
1/4 Teaspoon Curry Powder
Lime juice rather than lemon juice
Swap out the white wine vinegar for apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, or champaign vinegar

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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