Aioli Recipe with Mayo & Garlic - Low Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free, THM S (2024)

FAQs

Can I eat garlic mayo on a keto diet? ›

Yes — assuming you avoid mayonnaise that's high in sugar or other carbs. Since ketosis is about restricting carbs to low levels and initiating your body's consumption of fats over sugars, mayo's high-fat, low-sugar profile makes it very keto-friendly.

What Is Aioli? Aioli is a mayonnaise based sauce with lemon juice and garlic. Commonly used in Spanish cuisine, it pairs wonderfully with burgers, fries, vegetables, potatoes, chicken, or even sandwiches. It has minimal ingredients, is gluten and dairy-free, and comes together in less than 5 minutes.

To Conclude. Comparing remoulade vs. aioli is easy. Remoulade is a mayonnaise-based sauce with various herbs and seasonings, and aioli is an emulsion of oil and garlic.

True aioli is an emulsion created with just garlic and extra virgin olive oil. This makes the common menu item, “garlic aioli,” rather redundant. In fact, the name aioli translates to "garlic oil." Aioli gets its creamy consistency and pale color from emulsifying the two ingredients, with a bit of coarse salt.

Generally, regular mayo is a keto-friendly condiment because of the main ingredients, but some of these brands add small amounts of sugar and artificial ingredients.

Aioli (1 tablespoon) contains 0.2g total carbs, 0.2g net carbs, 10.5g fat, 0.3g protein, and 95 calories.

In addition, Hellmann's Garlic Aioli sauce is gluten-free, cholesterol-free and a source of omega 3 polyunsaturates.

The Difference Between Aioli and Mayo

Although aioli and mayonnaise are both creamy emulsions, aioli is made from garlic and olive oil while mayo is made from egg yolks and canola oil. The final result may look similar but the two sauces have distinctly different flavors.

Aioli is a classic Mediterranean sauce usually made with garlic, olive oil, and egg yolks, none of which contain gluten.

Which is healthier, mayo or aioli? Given that aïoli is basically mayo with added garlic, the comparative level of healthiness is pretty similar: fat from the oil, cholesterol from the egg yolk, plenty of delicious calories.

What do Americans call aioli? ›

Since about 1990, it has become common in the United States to call all flavored mayonnaises aioli. Purists insist that flavored mayonnaise can contain garlic, but true aioli contains garlic and no other seasoning (except salt).

Nowadays, the word aioli is pretty much synonymous with mayo, and is often just a simple mayonnaise (store-bought or homemade) that is flavored generously with garlic—a nod to its origins.

What is aioli sauce made of? At it's simplest, an aioli recipe starts with egg yolks and olive oil which is seasoned with a little lemon juice, a generous pinch of salt, maybe a little dijon mustard, and most often garlic. The two liquids are emulsified together so they don't separate over time.

Unlike mayonnaise, which is made by emulsifying oil into egg yolks, aioli is made by pounding garlic into a paste and then gradually adding olive oil to the mixture, creating a thick and creamy sauce. The garlic gives aioli its characteristic pungent flavor, while the olive oil adds richness and depth.

Although both aioli and mayo are creamy, white emulsions made with egg, the two condiments have distinctly different flavors. That's because aioli is made with olive oil, while mayonnaise is made with a neutral oil.

Just Mayo Garlic Mayo (1 tbsp) contains 1g total carbs, 1g net carbs, 10g fat, 0g protein, and 100 calories.

Consuming excessive amounts of any food, including mayonnaise, can lead to an increase in calorie intake, which may hinder weight loss progress. Balancing portion sizes and monitoring overall calorie intake is key to achieving and maintaining weight loss goals.

Mayo can be a part of your healthy and balanced diet when eaten in moderation. Aim for about one tablespoon of mayo per day. Mayo is rich in omega-3 fats, vitamin E, vitamin K, and monounsaturated fats.

Garlic sauce (2 tablespoon) contains 0.7g total carbs, 0.5g net carbs, 5.6g fat, 0.9g protein, and 55 calories.