Chipotle Mayo (Mexican Secret Sauce)
A smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy chipotle mayo that takes just 5 minutes to make. Perfect as a dip, spread, or drizzle for tacos, burgers, sandwiches, fries, and roasted veggies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes (+ 15 minutes resting)
- Yield: 2/3 cup (about 4–6 servings)
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1/2 cup mayonnaise (or sour cream, vegan mayo, or blended silken tofu)
1 tablespoon water
1–2 teaspoons lime juice (to taste)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8–1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle powder or 1 chipotle pepper from a can (blended) or 1–3 teaspoons adobo sauce from the can
Instructions
- Place mayonnaise (or alternative base) in a small mixing bowl.
- Add water and lime juice; stir until smooth.
- Mix in chili powder, smoked paprika, chipotle powder (or chipotle/adobo sauce), plus salt and pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more lime or chipotle to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.
Notes
For a tangier version, use sour cream instead of mayo.
Use silken tofu for a lighter, vegan, oil-free option.
Add fresh cilantro for an herbal twist.
Double the smoked paprika for extra smokiness.
Adjust chipotle or adobo sauce for more or less heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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