Easy 5-Ingredient Creamy Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe
Whip up rich, smooth homemade mayonnaise in minutes! This easy, foolproof recipe uses just five simple ingredients to create a fresh condiment far superior to store-bought versions. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, and dips.
Equipment
- Immersion blender or small food processor
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup neutral oil (like canola or grapeseed), room temperature
Instructions
Instructions
- Place the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and vinegar into the container of an immersion blender or a small food processor.
- Blend these ingredients together for about 30 seconds until they are well combined and slightly pale.
- With the blender running on low speed, begin adding the oil in a very slow, thin stream. This step is crucial for emulsification.
- Continue adding the oil slowly until the mixture begins to thicken. Once it thickens, you can increase the oil stream slightly, but keep it steady.
- Stop blending once all the oil is incorporated and you have a thick, creamy mayonnaise. If the mixture is too thick, you can add 1 teaspoon of warm water to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and add a pinch of salt and pepper if desired (optional, as salt was not in the base 5 ingredients).
- Transfer the fresh condiment to an airtight container. You have made your own rich and smooth mayo!