Homemade Mayo 3 Ways
Homemade mayonnaise is incredibly easy to make, no matter what tools you have in the kitchen. Three ways to make mayonnaise.
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Servings: 1.5 cups
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup olive oil
Instructions
If making by hand:
- Place the egg, lemon juice, salt, and any flavorings into a bowl.1 large egg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Using a hand whisk, mix until it is thoroughly combined.
- While still whisking, slowly drizzle the oil into your egg mixture. Drizzle slowly enough that the oil is incorporated and emulsified rather than being mixed around.1 cup olive oil
- Once all the oil is added, continue to whisk until the mayo has thickened up a bit, another two to three minutes.
If using a food processor:
- Place the egg, lemon juice, salt, and any other ingredients in the bowl of your food processor.
- Turn on your food processor and mix for five seconds. Scrape down the bowl.
- While the motor is running, slowly drizzle in the oil. Once the oil is all added, turn off the food processor and again scrape down the bowl.
- Mix one last time to ensure the mixture is a uniform texture, but don't overwhip the mayo.
If using an immersion blender:
- Place all ingredients into a tall, narrow container.
- Place the immersion blender into your container all the way to the bottom. Mix at high speed until the mixture has emulsified, which will take seconds.
- As the bottom emulsifies, carefully and slowly raise the blender near the top to get all the oil in the container emulsified into your mayonnaise.
- Once your mayonnaise is made, you can serve immediately or store in a sealed container for up to a week. Note that it will start out a little thinner than store bought mayonnaise but will firm up in the fridge.
Notes
- To make horseradish mayo: Add 3 tablespoons well-drained horseradish and 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
- To make Asian-inspired mayo: Add 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger and 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 165kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 55mg
This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.