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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Dips and Sauces

    Cajun Aioli

    Published: Apr 10, 2020 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. 7 Comments

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    Cajun Aioli is a slightly spicy, Cajun seasoned, mayonnaise based dip or sauce. It comes together in just a few minutes and you probably already have most of the ingredients in your fridge and spice cabinet!

    Ingredients for cajun aioli - spices, mayo, lemon, hot sauce

    This Cajun Aioli is a great spread on a grilled chicken sandwich or a dip for crispy fried chicken! It would also be amazing with my Skillet Cajun Shrimp recipe.

    homemade cajun aioli in a white bowl with a spoon
    Cajun Aioli makes an amazing spread or dip!

    If you love Cajun flavors then definitely check out these delicious recipes too:

    • Skillet dirty rice and beans
    • Instant Pot Cajun rice with chicken and sausage
    • Creamy Cajun pasta

    What is Aioli

    Traditionally aioli is a mixture of egg yolk, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Since modern mayo can basically take the place of the egg yolk and olive oil, it is up to us to add the flavor and the garlic!

    It’s like cheaters aioli!

    How to Make Cajun Aioli

    This is such a simple recipe.

    Simply whisk or stir together the mayonnaise with the lemon juice and hot sauce. Once that is completely combined and smooth, stir in all the seasonings and spices.

    • mayo, lemon juice and hot sauce in a bowl
    • aioli base topped with seasonings and spices
    • cajun aioli whisked together in a white bowl
    Step by step, how to make Cajun Aioli

    Serve!

    Storing

    To store this aioli just put it in an airtight container in the fridge and keep for up to 2 weeks.

    cajun aioli in a white bowl
    Cajun Aioli

    How to Use Aioli

    This aioli can really take the place anywhere you would use traditional mayonnaise:

    • on a sandwich (fried chicken, grilled chicken or shrimp po’ boy)
    • in a sauce
    • as an appetizer dip (like with fried pickles or fried shrimp!)

    Cajun Aioli Recipe

    homemade cajun aioli in a white bowl with a spoon

    Cajun Aioli

    A delicious and easy Cajun Aioli recipe that makes an amazing dip or sandwich spread!
    4.93 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 tablespoon
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 6 dashes hot sauce I like Tabasco
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (make sure to use smoked!)
    • ¼ teaspoon each: garlic powder, onion powder, salt, oregano, red pepper flakes
    • pinch cayenne pepper more for additional heat
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    Instructions

    • Whisk or stir together the ½ cup mayo, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 6 dashes hot sauce until it is incorporated and smooth.
    • Add the ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, salt, oregano, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
      Stir until it all comes together.
    • Serve!

    Storing

    • Store in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 2 weeks.

    Notes:

    Recipe is easily doubled for a larger crowd.
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

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    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. Erin

      September 22, 2022 at 4:01 pm

      I just made your homemade Cajun seasoning mix. Would you recommend using that and how much?

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      • Susie Weinrich

        September 23, 2022 at 7:20 am

        Great! You can definitely use that. Start with 1 teaspoon, taste, and add more as desired.

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    2. Anne

      January 03, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      5 stars
      We didn’t have oregano so skipped that ingredient and it still tasted great with Cajun fried green tomatoes!

      Reply
    3. Jeff

      September 26, 2021 at 4:57 pm

      4 stars
      This really needs to set in the refrigerator for a couple of hours for the flavors to meld. It will taste so much better then serving it right away.

      Reply
    4. Debbie

      March 22, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      Delicious!!!! Not a fussy recipe. Had all the ingredients in my pantry. Will definitely make it again!! Thank you Susie

      Reply
    5. Maryann Vassar

      January 10, 2021 at 9:18 am

      5 stars
      This is truly awesome! As another review says, it is good on just about everything. Especially good if you are doing Atkins diet.

      Reply
    6. JOHN

      April 30, 2020 at 8:10 am

      5 stars
      This is the stuff dreams are made of…. It is perfect on almost anything. I could even drink it straight. A must try!

      Reply

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