Wondering how to make mayonnaise? This easy homemade mayo recipe is creamy and delicious! Only 5 ingredients and ready in less than 10 minutes. No more store-bought mayo needed!
In food processor or jar (immersion blender), add egg and blend thoroughly for at least 30 seconds. Be sure the blade is touching the ingredients otherwise it will not properly emulsify.
Add lemon juice, Dijon mustard and salt. Continue to blend for another 30-60 seconds.
Scrape the sides of the food processor or jar.
Start to slowly add the oil, a few drops at a time, blending between each addition. Be very patient at the start as you need your mixture to emulsify and you do not want your mayonnaise to break.
Continue slowly until you have added about ¼ cup of oil. Once the mixture begins to thicken, you can increase to a thin stream of oil until the remaining oil has been added.
If the mixture gets too thick, add a teaspoon of water if needed.
Add any additional salt, lemon juice or mustard to your taste.
Notes
Tips on How to Make Mayonnaise(1) Be sure that your blade touches the ingredients. If you are making a single batch, if the container is too wide and doesn't touch the starting ingredients (before you start adding oil), you will have trouble with the emulsification process.(2) Go slow. If you add the oil too quickly your mayonnaise will not emulsify and you will be left with a soupy frustrating mess.(3) Whisk Method: Follow the mayo recipe instructions except you will use a small bowl.(4) Spicy Mayo (Aioli):Sriracha Aioli is a great spicy, garlicky option!