Quick and Easy Homemade Mayonnaise

Homemade mayonnaise is fresh, simple, and free of unnecessary additives. This recipe combines lemon juice, mustard, and oil into a creamy, flavorful condiment perfect for sandwiches, salads, or dips.

Watching mayonnaise come together for the first time feels almost magical – it starts with a few simple pantry staples. The ingredients transform into a creamy, smooth emulsion right before your eyes in just a few minutes. Making mayonnaise is surprisingly easy, so skip the store and make your own mayonnaise from scratch!

How to Make Homemade Mayonnaise

You can use a regular whisk and blend the ingredients by hand, but making homemade mayo comes together much quicker using a blender, or immersion blender. You’ll emulsify egg, lemon juice, mustard, and oil into a smooth and creamy consistency.

This recipe contains a raw egg. Consuming raw eggs may pose a risk of foodborne illness, especially for young children, pregnant individuals, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems. Consider using pasteurized eggs if needed.

Continue reading for the full recipe with ingredients and step-by-step instructions.

Customization Options

Homemade mayonnaise is incredibly versatile, allowing you to easily adjust the flavors and ingredients to suit your taste.

• Swap lemon juice for white vinegar for a sharper flavor.
• Add minced garlic to turn your mayonnaise into a quick aioli.
• Use olive oil for a richer, more pronounced flavor.

Mayonnaise

Make mayonnaise at home quickly and easily with this recipe. No need for store-bought when fresh, homemade mayo takes just minutes.This recipe makes about 1 cup of mayonnaise (8 servings of 2 tablespoons each).Homemade mayonnaise fits vegetarian, keto/low carb, dairy-free, and gluten-free diets.

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Prep

2 mins

Cook

3 mins

Total

5 mins

Servings

1 cup of mayonnaise

Ingredients

• 1 eggat room temperature
• 1 tablespoon lemon juiceor vinegar
• 1 heaping teaspoon (Dijon) mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Pepperto taste
• 1 cup (250 ml) oillike sunflower oil

Instructions

1. Crack the egg into a tall container or mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice (or vinegar), salt, mustard, and a pinch of pepper to taste. Then pour in the oil.
2. Place the immersion blender at the bottom of the container. Turn it on and slowly lift it upwards for about 15 seconds. This will create a smooth, creamy mayonnaise.
3. Taste and adjust with more salt or pepper, if needed.
4. Your homemade mayonnaise is ready! Transfer it to a clean jar and refrigerate right away.

Notes

Store homemade mayonnaise in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

Nutrition

Per serving (1)

Calories

10 kcal

Carbs

0 g

Protein

1 g

Fat

1 g

Fiber

0 g

Sugar

0 g

Sodium

274 mg

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Recipe by Deborah Green

Deborah Green

I'm Deborah Green, Dish Full of Memories is where I share my recipe collection, a blend of Asian-Indonesian family recipes, Dutch favorites, and a pinch of New York. Join me in cooking the dishes and the flavors that have shaped my life. When I'm not in the kitchen, I enjoy gardening and photography.