Description
This homemade mayonnaise recipe uses avocado oil to create a silky, vibrant, and healthy creamy emulsion that’s perfect for sandwiches, dips, and elevating various dishes, giving you control over wholesome ingredients. It offers a neutral base and tangy flavor that’s superior to store-bought versions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup avocado oil
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In your immersion blender cup (or standard blender/food processor), add the large egg yolk, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar (or lemon juice), and fine sea salt. The mixture will look slightly pale and separated.
- Start Blending: Begin blending these core ingredients for about 15-20 seconds until they are just combined and appear slightly frothy.
- Slowly Add Avocado Oil: With the blender running steadily, slowly drizzle in the 1 cup of avocado oil in a very thin, continuous stream. This gradual addition, taking 1-2 minutes, is crucial for a successful emulsion.
- Emulsify Until Thick: Continue blending and adding the oil until the mixture visibly thickens into a creamy, pale yellow mayonnaise. This typically takes 2-4 minutes total; the texture will be thick enough to coat the blender blades and resemble store-bought mayonnaise.
- Taste and Adjust: Stop blending, taste the finished mayonnaise, and adjust salt or acidity if needed with a tiny pinch of salt or a small squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
For a vegan version, replace the egg yolk with 2-3 tablespoons of aquafaba (chickpea brine). If your mayo breaks (separates), quickly add another egg yolk to a clean bowl, then slowly re-incorporate the broken mayo into the new yolk while blending until it thickens again. Always prioritize the freshest eggs and use fresh, ripe lemons for the best results. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Emulsifying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30ml)
- Calories: 195 calories
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 59 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 19 mg
Keywords: Homemade Mayo, Avocado Oil, Creamy Emulsion, Condiment, Sauce, Healthy, Whole30, Low-Carb, Easy Dinner Ideas, Meal Prep