Spicy Mustard Aioli Sauce

Spicy mustard aioli sauce makes a delicious dip or spread for your favorite snacks, topping for sandwiches and other dishes, and can even work well in some salads. Our recipe uses a combination of heat, sweet, and spice to make the perfect sauce.  

What is Mustard Aioli made of

Mustard aioli is a simple recipe that uses a few ingredients to make  spicy, somewhat hot and sweet sauce for dipping and topping your favorite recipes. You can use it on sandwiches, as a dip, or pour over top of your favorite recipes.

In its simplest form, it uses mayo, mustard, and possibly some salt and then some pepper. When we make it, we build on the simple recipe and add lemon juice, garlic, two kinds of mustards, and fresh lemon juice.

When using these ingredients gives this recipe an amazing flavor and spiciness that you’ll love.

What makes this recipe awesome

First, our mustard Aioli recipe uses fresh lemon juice and mashed garlic to give it a pop of freshness and flavor. We also use two different kinds of mustard and then combine it with some honey for a bit of sweetness to cut into a bit of the heat. 

The result is an amazing combination of flavor, spice, and sweetness that is perfect for dipping, topping, and using in your favorite recipes.

Ingredients to create the best Mustard Aioli sauce

When you make grain mustard aioli sauce, you’ll need these ingredients:

• Mayonnaise - We use regular mayo, but you could use a low fat version if you prefer. use vegan mayo to veganize it.
• Dijon mustard - You can use your preferred brand.
• Whole grain mustard - You can typically find this in the deli or where other mustards are sold.
• Honey - You can use your preferred brand. you can use maple syrup or agave too
• Garlic - We mash garlic to make a bit of a paste for this.
• Lemon juice - We prefer using freshly squeezed lemon juice for this.
• Paprika - You can add this to taste.

How to make mustard Aioli

When you make mustard aioli, you can follow these easy to follow steps:

• First, whisk the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, lemon juice, and garlic. 
• Next, sprinkle it with Kosher salt, pepper, and paprika as desired.
• Finally, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day before serving.

Pro tips and tricks

When making mustard aioli, you will want to follow these simple tips and tricks:

• Use fresh lemons instead of bottled juice for the freshest flavor
• Whisk the ingredients until an emulsion forms
• Use regular mayo for the richest flavor
• Let it rest for a longer period of time for the best flavor

How to serve

When we make this we love to serve our mustard aioli sauce with our favorite dippers. You may also like to serve it with:

• Soft or hard pretzels
• Air fryer Brussel sprouts
• On top of your favorite veggies or recipes
• As a spread on sandwiches
• As a spicy dressing for salads

More Sauces

If you love this sauce, try these other sauces and dips

• Creamy Dill Pickle Dip
• Boom Boom Sauce
• Peanut Sauce
• Avocado Crema
• Cheese Sauce
• Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce
• Sriracha Aioli
• Pesto Sauce
• Creamy tahini sauce
• Stir Fry Sauce

Let us know what you think

If you make this delicious recipe, let us know how it went! When you make this, be sure to take a pic and tag us on Instagram @dbellyrulesdmind or Facebook @thebellyrulesthemind!

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