Description
Roasted garlic aioli brings Mediterranean magic to your kitchen with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Spread this creamy sauce on sandwiches, drizzle over roasted vegetables, or use as a dipping companion for crispy fries.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
- 3 heads garlic
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Seasoning:
- 1 pinch coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a sheet of aluminum foil for your three garlic heads.
- Slice the tops off all garlic heads to expose the cloves completely.
- Arrange garlic heads on foil and drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over them, then sprinkle a pinch of coarse sea salt across the surface.
- Wrap the foil tightly around the garlic to create a sealed packet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the garlic becomes soft and turns golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the garlic cool for about 5 minutes.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins directly into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the garlic cloves into a smooth paste using a fork.
- Add 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce to the garlic paste.
- Whisk all ingredients together until the mixture becomes completely smooth and well combined.
- Taste the aioli and adjust seasonings if your palate suggests more salt or acid.
- Transfer the aioli to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Roasting the garlic low and slow brings out a rich, mellow sweetness that transforms this aioli from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Choose fresh, plump garlic heads and wrap them tightly in foil to prevent burning and help steam the cloves to tender perfection.
- For a lighter version, swap traditional mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or a vegan mayo alternative to reduce calories and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Let the aioli rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg