Name: Quick Spicy Garlic Aioli
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: ½ cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or any favorite hot sauce); 1 clove grated garlic; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Squeeze of lemon juice; Pinch of salt

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If you’re looking for a dip that instantly upgrades anything you put near it-crispy potato bites, fries, burgers, roasted veggies, sandwiches-this spicy garlic aioli is it. It’s creamy, garlicky, a little smoky, and just spicy enough to keep things interesting without blowing anyone’s taste buds off. It also happens to be one of the easiest dips to make at home, which is why it shows up in so many recipes as the “secret sauce.”

Searches for things like spicy garlic aioli, garlic aioli dip, easy aioli recipe, and hot sauce aioli have been climbing because people love a good dip that doesn’t take 40 ingredients. This one uses pantry staples and takes less than five minutes to whisk together. Plus, if you make crispy leftover mashed potato bites (highly recommend), this is the ultimate pairing. We use it for so many other things though. It’s so good I think I could eat it with a spoon!

Why You’ll Love This Spicy Garlic Aioli

This dip checks all the boxes:

Fast: Ready in about 5 minutes
Uses simple ingredients you probably already have
Works with any hot sauce—Sriracha, Cholula, Frank’s, chili crisp, you name it
Stores well, so you can make it ahead
Use homemade or clean mayonnaise and this sauce is a good clean ingredient aioli! We try to avoid the brands using not so great seed oil.

Ingredients for Spicy Garlic Aioli

½ cup mayo– You can make your own Homemade Mayonnaise-Super Simple!, or Chosen Foods and Sir Kensington
1 tablespoon Sriracha (or any favorite hot sauce)
1 clove grated garlic
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Squeeze of lemon juice
Pinch of salt

That’s literally it. No complicated emulsifying, no whisking for 10 minutes, no tracking down special ingredients. Just whisk and go.

How to Make This Easy Spicy Garlic Aioli

1. Combine the ingredients

Add the mayo, Sriracha (or your hot sauce of choice), grated garlic, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and salt to a small bowl.

2. Whisk until smooth

It should be creamy and evenly mixed. Taste and adjust the heat level-more hot sauce for extra kick, or pull back if you want it mild.

3. Let it rest

Let the aioli sit for 10 minutes so the garlic can mellow and the flavors come together. The longer it sits, the better it gets.

That’s it. You now have a restaurant-level spicy garlic aioli with barely any effort.

Ways to Use Spicy Garlic Aioli

This sauce is incredibly versatile and boosts the flavor of almost anything. Some favorites:

Crispy leftover mashed potato bites
French fries or sweet potato fries
Chicken tenders or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches
Burgers
Roasted vegetables
Grain bowls
Breakfast sandwiches
Grilled shrimp or salmon

Flavor Variations

Chipotle Aioli: Swap Sriracha for chipotle peppers in adobo
Chili Crisp Aioli: Add chili crisp + a drizzle of the oil for extra heat
Extra Smoky Aioli: Add more smoked paprika + a pinch of cumin
Honey Hot Aioli: Add a small squeeze of honey for a sweet-spicy combo

How to Store Your Aioli

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. The garlic flavor gets stronger over time, so keep that in mind if you’re a “just a hint of garlic” person.

If you’re a saucy person be sure to try:

Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce: My kids go through this as fast as I can make it, they put it on EVERYTHING!

The spicy sriracha sauce on the Sriracha Brioche Egg Sandwich: I would put this on so many other things than an egg sandwich!

The Best Homemade Ranch Seasoning: Keep this on hand and have homemade ranch ready at a moments notice!

Avocado Ranch: I love this ranch sauce with a touch of avocado!

Garlic Aioli: This with some fries….ommmgggg!