*Best* Pesto Aioli

This pesto aioli is packed with incredible basil and parmesan flavor! Use it to dip fries or spread on a burger or sandwich.

do you have basil Great. Here’s a must-try dipping sauce: Pesto aioli! This flavored condiment is a cross between a traditional aioli and a basil pesto. The result is a creamy sauce full of flavor: peppery basil, hearty mayonnaise and a hint of salty Parmesan cheese. It is perfect as a dip for fries, but is also suitable as a spread for burgers and sandwiches. Let’s make aioli!

What is a traditional aioli?

Aioli is a sauce from southern France that is very similar to mayonnaise. A traditional aioli is made from garlic mixed in a mortar and pestle with egg yolk, lemon juice or vinegar and olive oil. It is very similar to mayonnaise, which is made using a similar method, but with canola oil and no garlic.

Aioli and mayonnaise are so similar that many aioli you see on restaurant menus or at the grocery store are made with mayonnaise: store-bought or homemade. To make an easy method for these pesto aioli, we requested some store-bought mayonnaise. It also eliminates the need to whip a sauce with a raw egg yolk.

Would you like to make a traditional aioli? Access our aioli recipe. Want a way to cheat? Go to mayo aioli.

Ingredients for basil pesto aioli

That means: Here are the ingredients for pesto aioli! You only need a handful of ingredients to make a truly delicious sauce. what do you not need Pesto! You make pesto at the same time as aioli, so you only need the pesto ingredients. This recipe is perfect for summer when you have fresh basil on hand. Here’s what you need:

• Fresh basil leaves
• parmesan cheese
• Garlic
• lemon juice
• High quality mayonnaise
• Salt

How to make basil pesto aioli

This pesto aioli is made in a non-traditional way with egg yolks, olive oil and a mortar and pestle. It’s a quicker, easier twist on the sauce with high-quality mayonnaise. (See the Traditional Aioli section above for why.) Here’s a quick and easy way to make these pesto aioli:

• In the food processorprocess garlic for a few seconds until chopped.
• Mixed in mayonnaise, basil, parmesan, garlic and lemon juice until a sauce forms. Done and done!

Aioli Storage

Store these pesto aioli in a covered container in the refrigerator. It’s at its best after 1 week, but you can store it for up to 2 weeks without losing flavor. The package below makes up a small amount so you’ll likely be browsing during that period.

Ways to use pesto aioli

There are so many ways to use pesto aioli, from fries to sandwiches! Here are some of our favorite ideas:

More pesto and basil recipes

Do you have a lot of fresh basil? This is the recipe for using! But here are some recipes with pesto and basil to make better use of this tasty herb:

This recipe is…

Vegetarian and gluten free.