How to Make Roasted Garlic Aïoli - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably magical about the taste of roasted garlic. Its rich, mellow flavor adds depth and richness to any dish, and when whipped into a creamy aïoli, it becomes truly irresistible. If you've never made your own homemade roasted garlic aïoli, you're in for a real treat. This versatile condiment is perfect for dipping, spreading, or drizzling on just about anything, and once you've tasted it, you'll find yourself wanting to put it on everything.

Making roasted garli...

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Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1/2 cup

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Trim off the top of the head of garlic to expose cloves. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle salt and black pepper on top. Wrap completely in aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until garlic feels soft when lightly pressed, about 1 hour.
  • Unwrap and allow to cool at room temperature, 5 to 10 minutes. Refrigerate until completely chilled, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Pull out individual garlic cloves with a sharp knife; place in a small bowl. Mash with a fork until creamy. Mix in mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne until well blended. Refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    240 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 204mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 68mg