This Truffle Aioli is a delicious and luxurious homemade earthy truffle garlic mayo. The perfect elevated dipping sauce for french fries!
I love french fries, who doesn't -- and I'm always looking for new dipping sauces and this truffle aioli recipe is the perfect companion! I pair this aioli as a dip with my Parmesan Truffle Fries and they disappear in seconds! It is so fancy and elegant to serve to guests but so easy to make it will become a regular go-to for entertaining and date night in!
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What are truffles?
If you are new to truffles you may be wondering what they are and why they are so expensive! Truffles are a rare fungi that grow underground under very specific climate conditions, they are difficult to cultivate and harvest and are mostly found in Italy. Due to their scarcity, they carry a hefty price tag. Their unique and earthy flavor makes them a gourmet ingredient that elevates dishes like pasta, potatoes, eggs, and risotto. Products infused with their flavor like truffle oil are more affordable and accessible for everyone to enjoy!
Why You'll think this is the best truffle aioli!
This recipe is:
- Easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and the perfect excuse to invest in some truffle oil as a special treat!
- Delicious! The Truffle oil is a wonderful ingredient and adds a distinctive flavor that is earthy with a sweet and nutty undertone that complements the tangy garlic and lemon flavors and the zing of the dijon mustard making it perfectly balanced in this creamy aioli.
- Truffles are a culinary delicacy and due to their rarity, they are expensive. A small amount of infused truffle oil in this tasty aioli makes it satisfying and affordable!
Ingredient Notes
Mayonnaise - traditional aioli recipes often use egg yolk for richness but this easy take on aioli skips that step with the use of mayonnaise. Use your favorite variety, with the best quality ingredients. I like a mayonnaise that includes olive oil vs. canola oil.
Dijon Mustard - I love this one . Use your favorite but do not substitute yellow mustard as it will not deliver the same flavor profile.
Natural Truffle Oil- I use white truffle oil as I prefer the milder truffle flavor but feel free to experiment with black truffle oil for a more robust punch. Fresh truffles and truffle products can sometimes be difficult to find in regular grocery stores but it's readily available in gourmet specialty grocers and online.
Fresh Lemon Juice - use freshly squeezed lemon juice for this recipe not bottled juice from concentrate.
Garlic Powder or Fresh Garlic- I like garlic powder as it's quick and easy and delivers a lot of flavor, but if you love fresh garlic feel free to substitute and use a food processor to blend the ingredients to avoid garlic chunks and yield a smooth velvety consistency to your aioli.
Salt and Black Pepper - to taste.
How to Make Truffle Aioli
- Add the spices, mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl with the mayonnaise.
- Whisk or stir together with a spoon to create a smooth aioli.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mayonnaise, oil infused from either white truffles or black truffles, fresh lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, and some dijon mustard if desired.
This aioli is perfect as a condiment or dip to elevate a variety of dishes, like fries, potato chips, sandwiches (for a real treat drizzle this aioli on my Prime Rib Sandwich), burgers, fish, and vegetables, it adds a delicious and indulgent touch to any meal.
Truffle flavor can be described as earthy, nutty, and subtly sweet, but also savory and mushroomy with a musky aroma. The flavor is distinctive, and elevated and adds a gourmet flair to dishes for home cooks.
Expert Tips
This aioli is so easy to make it's literally whisking all the ingredients together in a bowl until combined!
- White truffle oil will yield a milder flavor, and black truffle oil is bolder. Experiment to find your favorite flavor profile.
- If you choose to use fresh garlic in this recipe, use a food processor to process the garlic and yield the best texture.
- Use the best quality mayonnaise with simple ingredients for the best flavor and to do justice to the truffle oil.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container like a mason jar for up to 2 weeks. Allow the aioli to come to room temperature before serving.
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Recipe
Truffle Aioli (Easy Truffle Mayo)
Equipment
- small bowl
- spoon or mini whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white truffle oil you can use black truffle oil for bolder flavor.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove fresh garlic, crushed
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise to a mixing bowl.
- Next, add the dijon mustard, truffle oil, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper to the bowl.
- Whisk or stir to combine. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until serving time.
Notes
expert tips
This aioli is so easy to make it's literally whisking all the ingredients together in a bowl until combined!- White truffle oil will yield a milder flavor, and black truffle oil is bolder. Experiment to find your favorite flavor profile.
- If you choose to use fresh garlic in this recipe, use a food processor to process the garlic and yield the best texture.
- Use the best quality mayonnaise with simple ingredients for the best flavor and to do justice to the truffle oil.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container like a mason jar for up to 2 weeks. Allow the aioli to come to room temperature before serving.
Roberta Jones says
Yum! This was delicious but it didn't last long! We used it as a dip and a spread for sandwiches. I used white truffle oil and the taste was perfect. Will make again.
Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
So happy to hear Roberta! I can eat the whole recipe with fries it's my weakness! Glad you enjoyed!