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Chipotle Lime Mayo

5 from 3 votes
Jar of homemade chipotle lime mayo.
This chipotle mayo recipe is a great smoky, tangy, slightly spicy condiment that you're going to want to put on everything! Tone the spice down or up depending on personal preference and easily make it vegan with a simple swap.
Author: Lindsey Jenkins
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup mayo vegan or regular
  • zest and juice of 1 lime about 2 tablespoons juice
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce or more if needed
  • 2 teaspoons adobo sauce or more if needed
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to the base of a blender and blend until just combined.
  • Taste and adjust the flavors as needed - more lime juice for tanginess, more adobo sauce or chipotle peppers for heat, or more salt for a balanced flavor.
  • Makes 1 heaping cup.

Notes

  • How can you make this chipotle lime mayo using what you already have? Here are some ideas…
    • No mayo? ➝ use cashew cream instead for more of a crema style sauce
    • No limes? ➝ you can also use lemon for both the juice and zest
    • No chipotles? ➝ if you can't find chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, you can also use chipotle powder (not the same thing as chili powder) - start with one teaspoon and add more as needed
    • No onion powder? ➝ just leave it out
    • No garlic powder? ➝ use fresh or omit altogether