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    Chipotle Mayo Recipe

    August 29, 2018 By Patrick 24 Comments

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    Chipotle Mayo is one of the most useful no-thinking-involved recipes you can have in your arsenal.

    Frequently referred to as Chipotle Crema or Chipotle Aioli, this is a Secret Sauce that will have your friends and family giving your kitchen skills all the credit for its addictive flavor.

    Once you get the salt and heat levels to your liking, you'll always have the option of whipping up this delight in just a couple minutes.  But you are welcome to let people continue to think there is some epic kitchen sorcery happening in this remarkably simple recipe.

    Chipotle Crema for Black Bean and Rice Patties

    Chipotle Mayo Recipe

    Chipotles in adobo are the key to making this sauce worthy of being eaten on its own.  Sure, maybe chipotle powder would get you there, but you'll get a superior product if you use the real thing:

    Sure, this Cheesy Bean Dip works great for office parties and family get-togethers, but it tastes better when you make it for yourself :) Chipotles in adobo give the pinto bean puree incredible flavor. So good! mexicanplease.com

    If you're new to chipotles in adobo, you'll usually find them in the Latin section of your grocery store.  You can also get them online quite easily.  Are chipotles spicy?

    I typically cut off the stems and scrape out the seeds of the chipotles.

    These Spicy Ground Beef Nachos have the potential to save your day. Chipotles in adobo give the beef real kick and when loaded on cheese covered tortilla chips they quickly become a go-to meal. Served with a homemade Avocado Salsa Verde and your choice of fixings. So good! mexicanplease.com

    You don't have to get rid of every last seed because it won't affect the flavor too much, but they harden over time so I like to get rid of most of them.  We have a page on working with chipotles in adobo if you want more info on them.

    Add the following ingredients to a blender or food processor:

    1 cup mayonnaise
    2 chipotles in adobo, stemmed and seeded
    1 tablespoon adobo sauce
    2 whole, peeled garlic cloves
    pinch of salt (plus more to taste)
    squeeze of lime

    And give it a whirl:

    It's tough to beat fried fish drenched in a chipotle crema sauce. These Baja Fish Tacos are also served up with a batch of pickled cabbage -- too good! mexicanplease.com

    Take a taste for seasoning, adding more salt and lime if you want.  A dash of acidity from the lime really brightens it up so don't skimp on that step!

    The adobo sauce is a great way to quickly add more heat if you want to amp it up even further.  You can take the sauce directly from the can.

    adobo sauce for adob flavored salt

    Each can usually comes with a few tablespoons of sauce so there should be plenty in there.  If not, your backup is to add another chipotle for some more heat.  (Note:  once opened, I typically empty the chipotle can into a small tupperware container and store it in the fridge where they will keep for weeks at a time.)

    You're left with a creamy chipotle sauce that works wonders on Baja Fish Tacos, Mexican Cuban Sandwiches, and even plain ol' veggies.

    This Baked Milanesa Torta is loaded with avocado, Pico de Gallo and chipotle mayo. Yowsa! No frying either, just bread the chicken cutlets and give 'em 12 minutes in the oven. Buen Provecho. mexicanplease.com

    Yum!

    You can easily make a lighter version of your Chipotle Mayo by substituting some, or all, of the mayonnaise for plain Greek yogurt.

    A delicious update on the classic Cuban Sandwich. We are using pickled jalapenos and chipotle mayo in place of the pickles and mustard. Works great with leftover carnitas! mexicanplease.com

    But keep in mind that adding a little bit of fat will go a long way if you are substituting Greek yogurt for the mayo.   Here are some combos to keep in mind if you want to experiment with using Greek yogurt:

    3/4 plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup mayonnaise

    1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon heavy cream

    1 cup Greek yogurt, 1-2 tablespoons Mexican Crema

    All of those combos have a bit of fat in them and that seems to be the key when using yogurt as the base -- it really does make a huge difference.

    Chipotle Crema for Black Bean and Rice Patties

    Store your Chipotle Mayo in an airtight container in the fridge where it will keep quite well, or at least until you gobble it all up.

    I hope this post has turned Chipotle Mayo into a no-thinking-involved recipe for you.   Keep some in the fridge and you'll always have some Secret Sauce on standby that you can unleash on your friends and family.  Just don't tell 'em how easy it is to make.

    Buen Provecho.

    Chipotle Crema for Black Bean and Rice Patties

    Chipotle Mayo

    This is a great recipe to keep in mind for a quick batch of Chipotle Mayo. You can always substitute Greek yogurt for the mayo.
    4.53 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 190kcal
    Author: Mexican Please

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt)
    • 2 chipotles in adobo
    • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • pinch of salt
    • squeeze of lime

    Instructions

    • Start by de-stemming and de-seeding the chipotles in adobo.  Add them to a blender or food processor along with 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, 2 peeled garlic cloves, a pinch of salt, and a squeeze of lime.
    • Combine well and take a taste for seasoning, adding more salt and lime if you want.  You can also quickly add some more heat by adding more adobo sauce. 
    • Store in an airtight container in the fridge. 

    Notes

    Keep in mind that if you are substituting Greek yogurt for the mayo then you will get an upgrade in flavor if you add a small amount of fat.  Heavy cream, Mexican Crema, or mayo are all good options to add to the Greek yogurt.   For example, 1 cup Greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon heavy cream would be a good combo to consider. 
    Like this recipe?Click the stars above to rate it or leave a comment down below! @mexplease

     

    We use this Chipotle Mayo to make some wicked Mexican Avocado Toast.

    Keep your kitchen stocked with the usual Mexican ingredients and you'll always have the option of whipping up some delicious Mexican Avocado Toast. So good! mexicanplease.com

     

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    Comments

    1. Emma

      February 13, 2021 at 6:53 am

      Hi ! Looks great. I purchased a can but it seemed like bell pepper in oil instead but it said Chipotle Pepper in adobo sauce from Goya. Do you know why that is? Was I ripped off?

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      • Patrick

        February 16, 2021 at 3:49 pm

        Hey Emma! Hmmm that's strange, the peppers inside were the size of green bell peppers? The chipotles should be around 1-2" in length and they're most commonly sold in smaller cans. Cheers.

        More info on chipotles in adobo

        Reply
    2. Sara

      January 12, 2021 at 10:42 am

      the chipotle mayo came out super tasty! I also tried out your video for pico de gallo & that recipe came out delicious, so thank you for that!
      I wanted to ask about the knife you’re using for chopping, where can I find one like that?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Patrick

        January 14, 2021 at 1:47 pm

        Hey Sara thanks much for your note! Yeah I got that knife on Amazon a few years ago and it has been good to me. Here it is:

        8" Chef's Knife

        Cheers.

        Reply
    3. Gillie

      April 30, 2020 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      Hubby and I had to stop ourselves we were standing around the food processor eating spoonfuls of it. Amazing flavor bomb!! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Patrick

        May 01, 2020 at 1:40 pm

        Ahh awesome, thanks for letting me know Gillie! Cheers.

        Reply
    4. Diane Murray

      April 17, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, this is delicious with just-right zip and smoky chipotle flavor. Next time I serve fish tacos this sauce will be included on the table. Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Patrick

        April 17, 2020 at 2:03 pm

        Thanks Diane!

        Reply
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