The Best Easy Dijon Mustard Aioli Sauce Recipe

This is the best mustard aioli recipe. It's so quick and easy to make with just a few pantry staple ingredients including mayonnaise, dijon mustard and maple syrup. This aioli not only tastes amazing but can be used in so many ways.

Why you will love this recipe:

• This simple recipe is so quick and easy to make! This aioli is ready in less than 5 minutes. 
• It has such a delicious flavour! A little tangy and a little sweet.
• You can use this homemade aioli in so many ways - as a dipping sauce, as a sauce for sandwiches and burgers or as a topping for meat and fish dishes. 
• This aioli recipe stores well in the fridge so it's a great option for meal prep.
• This aioli is dairy free, refined sugar free, gluten free and healthy! You could also easily make it vegan by using a vegan mayonnaise to make it.
• You don't need any fancy equipment like a food processor or immersion blender to make this creamy aioli.

If you love aioli recipes you will also love horseradish aioli.

Key ingredients and substitutions:

You can find these simple ingredients at your local grocery store. For the exact measurements refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• Mayonnaise - mayonnaise is the key to any great aioli. You can use any type of store bought mayo that you prefer or use homemade mayonnaise. If you are vegan use a vegan mayonnaise.
• Mustard - I prefer to use dijon mustard to make this aioli but you can use any type of mustard that you like including stone ground mustard or yellow mustard.
• Lemon juice - fresh lemon juice helps add even more flavour to this dip and helps make it even more smooth and creamy. I do recommend using fresh lemon juice rather than bottled lemon juice for the best flavour. Instead of lemon juice you could use apple cider vinegar.
• Maple syrup - pure maple syrup adds a bit of sweetness to this sauce which helps contrast the tangy taste of the mustard. I love using maple syrup because it's refined sugar free. 
• Spices - simple spices including salt, pepper, onion power and garlic powder help add even more flavour to this aioli recipe. 

How to make:

Step one:

First, place all the ingredients into a small bowl or large glass measuring cup. 

Step two:

Stir everything well until smooth and well combined.

Step three:

Serve and enjoy!

Tips and variations:

• You can use any type of mustard that you like to make this mustard aioli sauce. I prefer dijon mustard but you could use yellow mustard, grainy mustard any other type of mustard you prefer. 
• If you like a sweeter aioli, add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup.
• If you want this to taste more like a garlic aioli, mince 1-2 cloves of fresh garlic and stir it into the sauce. 
• To make this into a vegan aioli use a vegan mayonnaise.
• If you want to turn this into a spicier aioli add 1-2 full tablespoons of chili powder to the recipe.
• Instead of lemon juice you could use apple cider vinegar to make this aioli.
• If you are serving a crowd or want leftovers for meal prep, feel free to make a double or triple batch.

How to serve:

You can use this mustard mayonnaise in so many ways! It is the perfect sauce to be used as a dip for raw vegetables, air fried French fries, potato wedges in the air fryer, air fryer chicken fingers, air fried fish sticks, chips or crackers. It also makes a great condiment or spread or sauce for sandwiches, crab cakes, panini's or healthy gluten free burgers. 

It also makes a great salad dressing and can also be used as a marinade or sauce for fish or meat dishes such as beef, juicy air fryer frozen steak, roast beef or chicken. 

One of my favorite ways to use this aioli is to top sushi to give it even more flavour or to top roasted vegetables such as Brussels sprouts or artichoke hearts.

How to store:

Store this aioli in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 14 days. I think it tastes even better the next day because the ingredients have more time to sit and the flavour gets even bolder. 

Frequently asked questions:

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• Homemade buffalo sauce
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