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homemade mayonnaise

Homemade Mayonnaise

Fresh, creamy mayo made at home in under 10 minutes. Use it as a base for dips, dressings, or spreads.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Calories 126 kcal

Equipment

  • - Immersion blender or food processor
  • - Tall jar or bowl
  • - Whisk (if by hand)

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 large egg room temperature
  • - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • - 1 tbsp white wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • - ¼ tsp salt
  • - 1 cup neutral oil avocado, sunflower, or light olive oil
  • - Optional: pinch white pepper ½ tsp sugar

Instructions
 

  • **Immersion Blender:**
  • Add all ingredients to a tall jar in order listed.
  • Place blender at bottom, blend 10–15 seconds.
  • Slowly lift blender to finish emulsifying.
  • **Food Processor:**
  • Add egg, mustard, vinegar, salt. Process 30 secs.
  • Slowly drizzle in oil with machine running until thick.
  • **By Hand:**
  • Whisk egg, mustard, vinegar, salt.
  • Add oil slowly, starting with drops, then a stream.
  • Whisk until thick and creamy.

Notes

- Use room temperature ingredients
- Add lemon zest, garlic, or herbs for flavor
- Store in fridge up to 1 week
Keyword homemade mayonnaise