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    Homemade Chipotle Mayo

    Published: Oct 12, 2015 · Modified: Sep 23, 2024 by Cinde LittleThis post may contain affiliate linksLeave a Comment

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    Gluten free cooks know homemade is always the best. If you've never made homemade Chipotle Mayo you have got to try it. Buy a can of chipotle chiles in adobo sauce and get excited about this. Put it in a squeeze bottle and you won't believe how many ways you can use it.

    A dish of homemade Chipotle Mayo with a spoon lifting some out.

    Chipotle mayo is an obvious topping for sweet potato fries but it transforms dishes like quesadillas, tacos, breakfast hash and even pizza with Mexican toppings. Learn more about these chiles and where to use them in this post, Chipotle Chiles in Adobo Sauce. You're going to fall in love with them!

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions: Easy Chipotle Mayo
    • Variations for Homemade Mayo
    • Storage
    • Top Tip
    • Homemade Chipotle Mayo

    Ingredients

    Chipotle chiles are smoked jalapeños in adobo sauce. Most brands are gluten free (famous last words) but be sure to read the label. I've been buying La Costena brand for years and it was still gluten free last time I bought it.

    A small tin of Chipotle Chiles in Adobo Sauce with a dish of them beside it and a mound of chipotle chile powder. this gluten free recipe
    • Olive oil
    • White wine vinegar
    • Egg
    • Canned chipotle chiles with adobo sauce
    • Dijon mustard

    See recipe card for exact amounts.

    Instructions

    Mayonnaise is a magic combination of egg yolks, mustard and oil that creates a thick, silky smooth sauce everyone goes crazy for. The secret is to add the oil slowly, especially at the beginning. Be patient and the magic will happen.

    Substitutions: Easy Chipotle Mayo

    Chipotle Chiles in Adobo Sauce - There is no substitute for these chiles with a piquant sauce of vinegar, herbs and spices. However, the easy version is to mix any store bought mayonnaise with dried chipotle chile powder, available in the spice aisle at many grocery stores.

    Variations for Homemade Mayo

    Once you've mastered the technique of homemade mayonnaise you can season it any way you like. Roasted garlic mayo, roasted red pepper, pesto and on and on.

    Storage

    Each little tin has six or seven chipotles packed in sauce. Once opened I transfer the chiles to a clean jar and store them in the fridge. They will last indefinitely if you always use a clean utensil.

    Over time I realized all my recipes call for chopped or pureed chipotle chiles. To avoid the task of cleaning my cutting board every time I chop one chile, I just puree the whole can when I open it. I store the puree in a jar in the fridge and use the same good practise of a clean spoon every time. I don't have this printed on the jar but you could do that if these are new for you.

    1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce = 2-3 teaspoons of pureed chiles (adjust to the amount of heat you like).

    Top Tip

    As soon as you make chipotle mayo put it into a squeeze bottle. That tip will have you trying it on burgers, grilled vegetables, nachos, sandwiches, this Southwestern Quinoa Salad and more.

    A dish of homemade Chipotle Mayo with a spoon lifting some out.

    Homemade Chipotle Mayo

    If you haven't had homemade Chipotle Mayo you're missing out! It's nothing like what you get at fast food joints and it's always worth the effort. Try it!
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    Course: Homemade Sauces
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: gluten free chipotle mayo, homemade chipotle mayo, homemade mayonnaise
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Calories: 1053kcal
    Author: Cinde Little

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
    • 1 egg yolk
    • 2 tablespoon chipotle puree (or 2 chipotle chiles with sauce, finely chopped)*
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    • In a food processor combine all ingredients except olive oil.
    • Turn on and blend for 10-20 seconds.
    • With processor running slowly drizzle in the oil in a steady stream.
    • Taste and adjust for salt and as much heat as you like.

    Notes

    The key to thick mayonnaise is adding the oil slowly, especially the first third of the total amount.
    Put chipotle mayo in a squeeze bottle in the fridge and it will find it's way on top of many things: hamburgers, salads, fries, quesadillas and more.
    Learn more about chipotle chiles in adobo sauce in the post, Chipotle Chiles in Adobo Sauce vs Chipotle Powder.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Homemade Chipotle Mayo
    Amount Per Serving (1 tablespoons)
    Calories 1053 Calories from Fat 1017
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 113g174%
    Saturated Fat 17g106%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 12g
    Monounsaturated Fat 81g
    Cholesterol 194mg65%
    Sodium 1344mg58%
    Potassium 67mg2%
    Carbohydrates 7g2%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 272IU5%
    Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
    Calcium 38mg4%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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