Easy & Simple Homemade Mayo Recipe(+Video)

From your favorite dressing recipes to the perfect condiment on a turkey sandwich, mayo is used in so many recipes and dishes.

…But not all mayos are created equal. For example, a lot of mayonnaise found at grocery stores is full of soybean oil and “natural flavors“. However, homemade mayo, specifically this recipe is healthier and made with only the necessities.

Follow along to make the most delicious and creamy homemade mayonnaise.

What You’ll Need

🫙Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this homemade mayo recipe.

• Egg: We use pasteurized eggs to ensure safety since we use a raw egg in this recipe.
  • 1 large pasteurized egg
• Mustard: Adds flavor and helps stabilize the mixture.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Vinegar: Adds a tangy flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar (white wine or apple cider) or lemon juice
• Avocado Oil: A healthy, neutral-flavored oil perfect for mayonnaise.
  • 1 cup avocado oil
• Fine sea salt: 1/4 teaspoon
• Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice for extra tang🍋

Equipment

• Food processor or Blender
• Measuring spoons(1 tbsp and 1 tsp) and 1 cup(8 oz)
• A tall jar if using an immersion blender. You’ll also need a jar for storing purposes.

Instructions

Step 1: Add only the egg yolk to the bowl or jar. Process for about 30 seconds.

Step 2: Add mustard, vinegar, and salt. Process for another 30 seconds.

Step 3: Begin to slowly add the avocado oil in small amounts while processing or between processing. This slow addition is crucial to achieve a thick, creamy mayonnaise.

Step 4: After all the oil is incorporated, process for an additional 20 seconds. Taste and adjust with more salt or lemon juice if needed.

Storing & Uses Of Your Mayonnaise

Store your homemade mayonnaise in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. It will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks.

Your mayo can be used in a lot of ways to add flavor and thickness to dishes and recipes. Here’s just a few ideas!

• Dips and Dressings: These can be transformed into tartar sauce, salad dressing, or fry sauce. I like to use my mayo for my homemade Caesar dressing!
• Salads: Perfect for egg salad, tuna salad, and chicken salad.
• Sandwiches: As a condiment on sandwiches or burgers.
• Cooking: Use it as a base for coleslaw, potato salad, and macaroni salad.

Why Make Mayo At Home?

When you make your mayo at home you have the power to control the ingredients. That means less worrying about highly processed oils like soybean oil or mystery substances like “natural flavors”.

Instead, you can use only the necessary ingredients and focus more on healthier, higher-quality recipes.

Making homemade mayonnaise is simple and rewarding. With this easy-to-follow recipe, you’ll never want to go back to store-bought mayo again.

We hope this recipe was helpful and easy to follow! Comment below and let us know what you think and how you plan to use your homemade mayo!🤍