Description
This easy 4-Ingredient Homemade Mayonnaise recipe is perfect for beginners looking to make fresh, creamy mayo from scratch. Made with simple pantry staples—egg, salt, lemon juice, and avocado or olive oil—this recipe uses a food processor to whip up a thick, flavorful mayonnaise that can elevate any sandwich, salad, or dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Mayonnaise Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 drops freshly squeezed garlic juice (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: Place the egg, salt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and optional garlic juice into the bowl of a food processor. This combination forms the flavorful base of your mayonnaise.
- Initial Blending: Pulse the mixture on high for 30 seconds to start emulsifying the ingredients and incorporating air for a creamy texture.
- Slowly Incorporate Oil: With the food processor running, slowly drip the avocado or olive oil through the opening in the lid to emulsify it properly. Continue pulsing for 1.5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Scrape and Final Blend: Turn off the processor and scrape down the sides of the bowl and lid with a spatula to ensure even mixing. Then pulse for an additional 30 seconds to achieve a thick, smooth consistency.
- Chill: Transfer the mixture to a container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. This resting time allows the mayonnaise to thicken fully and the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve and Enjoy: After chilling, your homemade mayonnaise will be thick and ready to use as a dip, sandwich spread, or salad dressing.
Notes
- Use fresh, cold eggs straight from the refrigerator for best emulsification results.
- Slowly drizzling the oil is key to achieving the perfect mayonnaise texture; adding oil too quickly can cause the mixture to break.
- Garlic juice is optional but adds a subtle savory kick—adjust to taste.
- Store homemade mayonnaise in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within one week for optimal freshness.
- If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a whisk or immersion blender; just be prepared for a bit more effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: homemade mayonnaise, easy mayonnaise, 4-ingredient mayo, beginner mayonnaise recipe, avocado oil mayo, olive oil mayo, homemade condiments
