Although mayonnaise is easy to find at the grocery store, did you know that you could make it at home? This 30 second mayonnaise only needs three ingredients and tastes so much better than the store-bought variety. It is also much more affordable as an added bonus. Whether you would like to make homemade mayonnaise to use on sandwiches, in salads, or as a base for dips, you will love how easy this recipe is to come together. All you have to do is blend an egg with peanut oil and lemon juice until it becomes a thick mayonnaise.
What is 30 Second Mayonnaise?
This 30 second mayonnaise is a homemade mayonnaise recipe that uses only three ingredients and is blended with a handheld immersion blender. The albumen in the egg and the oil bind together into a thick mixture while the lemon juice adds wonderful acidity.
Pro Tips
- Peanut oil is a wonderful choice in this recipe as it has a neutral taste. However, you could also use sunflower oil, avocado oil, or grapeseed oil if desired.
- Combine the mixture in a tall container to ensure that it blends easily.
- If you don’t have a handheld blender, you could also blend it in a food processor. However, you may have to scale up the amount of ingredients if your food processor is quite large.
- Feel free to use this mayonnaise as a base for dips like lemon aioli or garlic aioli.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Make Homemade Mayonnaise?
The benefit of making homemade mayonnaise is that you can control what goes in it and ensure it has healthier fats and higher quality oil. Additionally, it will generally be much cheaper than the store-bought variety.
Can I Use Pasteurized Eggs for Mayonnaise?
Yes, if you are concerned about the safety of raw eggs, you can pasteurize the egg before using it in this recipe.
Can You Make Mayonnaise With a Whisk?
Yes, you can, but it can take a long time to come together. For the best and easiest results, it is ideal to use an immersion blender to help the mayonnaise come together quickly.
How to Store 30 Second Mayonnaise
Simply store the mayonnaise in a sealed container in the fridge until you are ready to serve it. It should stay fresh for up to 1 week.
Ingredients
How to Make 30 Second Mayonnaise
Combine the egg with the oil and lemon juice in a tall container.
Combine the egg with the oil and lemon juice in a tall container.
Use an immersion blender to blend the mixture into mayonnaise. Hold the blender still for the first 10 seconds and then move it around for the following 20 seconds.
Use an immersion blender to blend the mixture into mayonnaise. Hold the blender still for the first 10 seconds and then move it around for the following 20 seconds.
Serve immediately or use in your favourite recipes!
Serve immediately or use in your favourite recipes!
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