Easy Homemade Chipotle Mayo

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This easy homemade chipotle mayo is creamy, smoky, tangy, and comes together in just 5 minutes with only four simple ingredients. It's the perfect sauce for tacos, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, fries, and grilled chicken. Keep a batch in the refrigerator and you'll have an easy way to add big flavor to almost any meal.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: About 8

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • 🌶️ Smoky with just the right amount of heat
  • 🥣 Only 4 simple ingredients
  • ⏱️ Ready in 5 minutes
  • 🌮 Perfect for tacos, burgers, wraps, and fries
  • ❄️ Great to make ahead

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Equipment

  • Small blender, hand blender or food processor
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Airtight container

Directions

  1. Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle chiles, and lime juice then blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. Taste and adjust with additional lime juice if desired.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

Serve as a spread, dip, or sauce.

Pro Tips

  • Blend until completely smooth for the creamiest texture.
  • Chill before serving for the best flavor.
  • For a milder sauce, start with one chipotle chile and add another if desired.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

What to Serve With Chipotle Mayo

This sauce is delicious with:

Frequently Asked Questions

Is chipotle mayo spicy?

It has a mild to medium smoky heat. Using one chipotle pepper instead of two makes it even milder.

Can I make it ahead of time?

Yes! The flavor actually improves after a few hours in the refrigerator.

How long will it keep?

Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

🌿 From My Backyard

This has become one of my favorite sauces because it's so versatile. I usually make a batch at the beginning of the week and use it on tacos, burgers, wraps, and even as a dip for fries. It's one of those simple recipes that always seems to disappear faster than I expect.

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