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Sweet Chili Aioli

Published: Nov 9, 2022 · Modified: Jan 28, 2024 by Ali

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This sweet chili aioli is an easy dipping sauce that takes only a couple of minutes to make. It is a creamy, mayo-based sauce that is perfect for dipping fries, chicken fingers or breaded shrimp in.

Sweet chili aioli dipping sauce, on a table next to lime slices and sweet chili sauce.

For other aioli dipping sauces, try this pesto aioli.

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Recipe Highlights

  • This aioli is the perfect balance of sweet & creamy. Creamy, rich mayo is combined with sweet chili sauce, giving it a sweet and very mild spiciness.
  • This sauce is made with only 4 ingredients, making this recipe easy to make any time.
  • This aioli is super versatile. You can use this aioli for almost anything – to dip fries, shrimp, meatballs, or as a panini spread.

What To Serve This Sweet Chili Aioli With

This sweet chili aioli goes with so many different foods. Try some of the suggestions below or experiment yourself!

  • The most popular way to use it is as a dipping sauce. It goes well with most game day finger foods including fries, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks and breaded shrimp.
  • It also makes a great breakfast sauce for dipping hash browns or home fries in.
  • It can even be used as a spread for sandwiches, paninis, or wraps.
  • It can also be used as a sushi sauce, lightly drizzled on a maki roll.

Ingredients

The ingredients needed to make the sweet chili aioli.
  • Mayonnaise: Full fat mayonnaise gives the creamiest, richest flavor. However, you can use low fat mayonnaise for a healthier option. If you use homemade mayonnaise, it will taste just as good, but will have a runnier consistency.
  • Sweet Chili Sauce: Sweet chili sauce is a sweet, garlicky sauce that you can buy bottled in the grocery store. Although it is made from chili peppers, it is not very spicy.
  • Lime Juice: Use freshly squeezed lime juice. Artificial lime juice does not give the same, bright flavor.
  • Garlic: Again, use only fresh garlic. Don’t substitute this for garlic powder.

Equipment

  • A small whisk to mix the ingredients together.
  • An airtight container to store the aioli in.

Instructions

Step 1: Whisk the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, lime juice and garlic together.

Step 2: Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

A collage of process photos illustrating steps 1 and 2.

Storage

Store leftover sweet chili aioli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days. 

If you have dipped your food into the sauce container and there are remnants of food in the aioli, it may go bad more quickly. If you are not planning to consume the aioli all at once, scoop out the portion you want to use rather than dipping your food into the container. 

Because the aioli contains mayo, freezing is not recommended.

Expert Tips

  • If you want to make the aioli spicier, add in 1 to 2 teaspoons of sriracha and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Let the aioli chill in the fridge. This allows the flavors to blend into one another, creating a more flavorful dip. However, if you don’t have time for this, you can get away with skipping this step.
  • Don’t let the aioli come to room temperature multiple times. When serving the sauce, scoop out the portion you want to consume and keep the rest stored in the fridge. This will prevent it from going bad as quickly.

FAQ

What is aioli?

Traditionally, aioli is a combination of olive oil and garlic. However, the name has now come to include mayonnaise-based sauces, such as this sweet chili aioli.

Is this aioli spicy?

No. Sweet chili sauce is much more sweet than spicy. If you want a spicy aioli, add in 1 to 2 teaspoons of sriracha.

Up close view of sweet chili aioli garnished with red pepper flakes.
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Sweet chili aioli dipping sauce, on a table next to lime slices and sweet chili sauce.

Sweet Chili Aioli


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  • Author: Ali
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: ½ cup 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

This sweet chili aioli is an easy dipping sauce that takes only a couple of minutes to make. It is a creamy, mayo-based sauce that is perfect for dipping fries, chicken fingers or breaded shrimp in.


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 4 tsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • dash of salt

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, garlic and salt together until well combined.
  2. Place in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours to chill and allow the flavors to infuse together before serving.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftover sweet chili aioli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Sauces
  • Method: Mixed
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tbsp
  • Calories: 108
  • Sugar: 3.3g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3.7g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0.2g
  • Cholesterol: 6mg

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  1. Nikki

    August 10, 2023 at 1:07 pm

    I'm loving the sweet chili in this simple and delicious aioli. It's perfect for dipping or as a condiment.

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  2. Carrie Robinson

    August 10, 2023 at 12:16 pm

    We just love dipping sauces in this house, so I am definitely adding this one to our rotation. I love how quickly and easily this can be made. 🙂

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  3. Kristen

    August 10, 2023 at 11:39 am

    I made this to serve with french fries and it was delicious! Thank you for the recipe!

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