The Best Homemade Mayonnaise-Super Simple!

Making Homemade Mayonnaise is so simple and even a little fun! Creating an emulsion can feel a little like magic! Seed oils like canola and sunflower may be lurking in your store-bought mayo, and honestly, they’re not doing your body any favors. These oils are highly processed and can cause inflammation, which is no fun! If you do want to resort to a store bought mayo, Chosen Foods & Sir Kensington’s Mayonnaise make a great clean mayonnaise that is easy to find!

It’s creamy, it’s elevated, (mayonnaise CAN be made with less ingredients, but who wants to be basic when you can be bougie?!💅😂)and it’s made with simple, wholesome ingredients you can feel good about. Plus, you don’t have to be a gourmet chef to pull it off. Just a little extra effort to make you feel fancy without actually putting on pants or leaving the house.

So, if you’re ready to ditch the seed oils and take your sandwiches, fries, and life to the next level, let’s whip up some mayo magic. You might never go back to the store-bought stuff again! You can use this clean eating mayonnaise is recipes like the Sriracha Brioche Egg Sandwich, Italian Hoagie Dip, Tuna Melts, Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese, Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce, & even to make your own ranch using our Ranch Seasoning Recipe!

Ingredients

• Eggs: This one was laid fresh from our chickens that lay colored eggs…why does a blue egg just make me smile compared to a white egg 🤷‍♀️😂
• Dijon mustard
• White vinegar
• Lemon juice: fresh squeezed is the BEST! Bottled lemon juice can leave a bitter taste, so if using bottled you might want to start with less. When lemons go on sale, freezing the juice is great way to have it on hand when you need it. I like to freeze the peels also for future lemon zest needs :).
• Salt
• Avocado Oil
• Honey – (optional, but highly recommended!)
• Immersion Blender-Not an ingredient, but the best things to use for making homemade mayonnaise! Hamilton Beach 4-in-1 Electric Immersion Hand Blender with Handheld Blending Stick: Full disclosure, this is not the EXACT Hamilton Beach Immersion blender that I own. My mom bought me mine for Christmas while I was in high school because I was on a milk shake kick! So this immersion blender is already 5 years old….OK, more like pushing 20 years ago.😬 The new version has a stainless steel blending wand which is a big upgrade! My plastic wand has seen better days, but it keeps on trucking along! It also has a chopping bowl attachment that mine did not come with. This is great for whipping up homemade mayo, sauces, and thickening soups right in the pot! Once you have it on hand, you’ll find you have so many uses for it!

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Why Homemade Mayo Is Worth It

Making homemade mayonnaise isn’t just healthier—it’s also a smart move if you’re eating clean, avoiding seed oils, or following a keto or Whole30 lifestyle. You only need a handful of real ingredients: eggs, lemon juice or vinegar, mustard, and a healthy oil like avocado or olive oil. That’s it. No gums, preservatives, or mystery thickeners.

And the taste? WAY better than most store-bought versions. It’s rich, tangy, and completely customizable. Want a little garlic? Toss some in. Prefer a hint of spice? Add chipotle or hot sauce. You’re the boss.

Homemade mayo also works beautifully in recipes—think chicken salad, coleslaw, deviled eggs, or as a base for dressings and dips. It’s one of those little upgrades that makes everything feel fancier, without a lot of effort.

So whether you’re all-in on clean eating or just mayo-curious, give it a try. Healthy, creamy, and shockingly easy—your fridge (and taste buds) will thank you.

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Yield: 20 Servings

Homemade Mayonnaise

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Why settle for that jar full of bad seed oils when you can make your own? Seed oils like canola and sunflower may be lurking in your store-bought mayo, and honestly, they’re not doing your body any favors. These oils are highly processed and can cause inflammation, which is no fun! If you do want to resort to a store bought mayo, Chosen Foods makes a great clean mayonnaise that is easy to find!

It’s creamy, it’s elevated, (mayonnaise CAN be made with less ingredients, but who wants to be basic when you can be bougie?!💅😂)and it’s made with simple, wholesome ingredients you can feel good about. Plus, you don’t have to be a gourmet chef to pull it off. Just a little extra effort to make you feel fancy without actually putting on pants or leaving the house.

So, if you’re ready to ditch the seed oils and take your sandwiches, fries, and life to the next level, let's whip up some mayo magic. You might never go back to the store-bought stuff again!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup avocado oil (extra light olive oil would also work!)
• 1 large egg
• 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 Tbsp white vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp honey (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine the egg, dijon mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, (honey if using) and salt into a tall container or mason jar.
   
2. Pour the oil over the top of the ingredients.
   
3. Insert the immersion blender into the container, touching the bottom. Start blending, don't move the blender much for just the first few seconds to allow the eggs and oil to begin to emulsify. Slowly lift and tilt the blender to incorporate the rest of the oil. Continue blending until it is thick and creamy, it should only take about a minute!

Notes

**Because homemade mayonnaise lacks the preservatives that store-bought versions rely on, it’s best to whip up smaller amounts that can be consumed in a short time. This recipe makes around 1 cup, and it should be stored in a sealed container in the fridge, where it’ll stay fresh for about a week.A Note on Raw Eggs: Raw eggs are a common ingredient in homemade dressings. But if you are concerned about using raw eggs, you can buy pasteurized eggs also.

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