Can I adjust the spice level?

Yes. The spice comes from harissa, so if you want less spicy use less harissa (start with a teaspoon and work up) and if you like it spicaaayyy, add more harissa!

How long does this last in the fridge?

This is good in the fridge for up to 10 days. Store in an airtight container or mason jar with a tight-fitting lid.

To make this recipe vegan, use an egg-free or vegan mayo (most mayo is made with egg yolks or whole eggs)

Spicy Harissa Aioli (3 minute sauce to add infinite flavor!)

Name: Harissa Aioli
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: PT-492544H3M14S
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: ½ cup mayo; 1 tablespoon harissa paste; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 cloves garlic, finely grated; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Pinches of salt and pepper, to taste, if needed; 1-3 tablespoons water, if needed to adjust consistency

Description

Quick and easy harissa aioli is a creamy, spicy sauce that adds a boost of flavor to burgers, sandwiches, rice bowls, eggs, French fries, roasted vegetables and more.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup mayo
1 tablespoon harissa paste
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Pinches of salt and pepper, to taste, if needed
1-3 tablespoons water, if needed to adjust consistency

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Instructions

In a small bowl combine the mayo, harissa, smoked paprika, garlic and lemon. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with a pinch each of salt and pepper.

Depending on what you’re using this aioli on you may want to adjust the consistency with a tablespoon or so of water. If I’m using this as a dipping sauce I leave it as is, but if I’m using it as a drizzle on a rice bowl or similar, I like to thin it out with a little bit of water.

Notes

I like to use a microplane to grate the garlic so that it almost a paste consistency and blends evenly throughout the sauce.

Refer to above blog post for answers to frequently asked questions and ideas for how to use harissa aioli.

Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary slightly.

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Nutrition

Serving Size: one tablespoon
Calories: 79
Sugar: 0.3 g
Sodium: 89.3 mg
Fat: 8.4 g
Carbohydrates: 0.6 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 0.2 g
Cholesterol: 4.7 mg