One of my favorite snacks (and sometimes breakfast) of all time is a hard-boiled egg slathered with Primal Kitchen’s Chipotle Lime Mayo and a sprinkle of Trader Joe’s Chile-Lime seasoning. I’ve gone through two jars of that mayonnaise and 95% of it went on hard-boiled eggs.
I suppose I could have been more creative with it (Potato Salad! Smothered Chicken! Mexi-Ranch!)
But, nope. Just eggs.
Deviled eggs for lazy people.
I think it goes without saying that you’ll need some paleo-friendly mayo to start with. Can I tell you a little story?
I’ve never liked mayonnaise until I started making my own. I’d leave it off every sandwich if I had my choice.
Homemade Chipotle Mayo – Two Ways
The first tutorial I saw several years ago for homemade mayonnaise used a mason jar and an immersion blender.
It kind of blew my mind how easy it looked — drizzling in the oil while the blender was running. I even wrote a post about it — back then I used olive oil, but I have since switched to avocado oil because it tastes better.
Then I saw the “dump & blend” method also using a mason jar and an immersion blender — but no drizzling! Mind blown again.
Except when I tried it that way, my mayonnaise NEVER emulsified, and I had to toss the broken, hopeless mixture.
After several tries (and some choice words muttered under my breath), I tried the food processor method.
I WAS GOLDEN AFTER THAT. I think I’ve only had maybe two bad batches in the dozens and dozens of batches I’ve made that way.
(P.S. Don’t use a blender. It’s harder to control the emulsification and it’s hard to get all the mayo out of the pitcher.)
Chipotle Mayonnaise Ingredients
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Mayonnaise – I prefer using avocado oil mayonnaise for this (Costco has the best price!) but you can use any type of mayo you like. Just don’t use Miracle Whip. Please.
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Lime
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Dried (or freeze-dried) chives
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Granulated garlic
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Dried chipotle powder
How to Make Chipotle Lime Mayo
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Stir everything together in a lidded jar.
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Store, refrigerated, for up to 10 days.
How to use Chipotle Lime Mayo
Here are a few ways you can use this fun condiment!
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Add to sandwiches and burgers
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Smear on hard boiled eggs for a filling, healthy snack.
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Add to potato salads and egg salad for a spicy zip
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Use as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets, fries, and especially my Best Sweet Potato Fries.
How to store Chipotle Mayonnaise
Store the finished mayonnaise in a lidded container in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Homemade Chipotle Mayo FAQs
Is chipotle mayo spicy?
This recipe can be made as mild or as spicy as you prefer. Adjust the chipotle powder to your liking but use a light hand as it’s potent stuff.
Is chipotle mayo the same as spicy mayo?
Usually “spicy mayo” is referring to mayo mixed with sriracha sauce and has a more Asian type of flavor.
Is sriracha mayo the same as chipotle mayo?
See above. If you’d like a good sriracha mayo recipe, I’ve got one as part of my Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe.
If you give this a try, let me know! Tag me online so I can see — #perrysplate @perrysplate.
Chipotle Lime Mayonnaise
This Chipotle Lime Mayonnaise has a spicy kick and gives so much flavor to wraps and salads! (I love it simply smeared on hard-boiled eggs for a snack.)
Ingredients
- 1 cup paleo-friendly mayonnaise
- Zest and juice from 1 small lime
- 2 teaspoons dried (or freeze-dried) chives
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
Instructions
Stir together everything in a small lidded bowl. Store, sealed, in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
RosieM
Sunday 18th of February 2018
Easy, quick and SOOO good. I love the Primal Kitchen Chipotle may too, but I was so tired of paying $10.00 a pop. Thanks!
Natalie Perry
Wednesday 21st of February 2018
Me too! I'm glad you liked it!
Jenn
Saturday 7th of October 2017
Oh, this sounds yummy!