Homemade Mayo Recipe (2024)

Want to begin making your own homemade Mayonnaise recipe? It might just be easier to do than you think! Follow this simple, step by step tutorial to discover how wonderful fresh homemade mayo can be!

Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

This Homemade Mayo recipe is easy to make. It is a great alternative to store-bought mayo, as you can know what ingredients and there are no preservatives. Best of all, you can make it and have it on hand on very short notice because the total time to make it is only a few minutes!

Of course, if you are trying to save money, it is also very economical to make your own mayo rather than buy it in the store. Not to mention the fact that it’s so satisfying to make your own condiment to serve at your table!

Here are the simple ingredients and directions to having your own homemade mayonnaise!

What is homemade mayonnaise made of?

When you get down to it, homemade mayo is made mostly of raw egg and oil with a few other ingredients that help boost the flavor. Everything in homemade mayo is a common ingredient you likely already have at home. Find the full list of ingredients below.

Which oil is best for mayonnaise?

Mild-tasting vegetable oil is the best oil for making homemade mayo. I personally prefer sunflower oil or avocado oil depending on what I have on hand.

Is vinegar necessary for mayonnaise?

Yes, an acid is an essential part of making mayonnaise since it acts as an emulsifier to keep everything smooth and together. You can also use lemon juice in place of vinegar if you prefer.

Ingredients in Homemade Mayo

• Egg. I use fresh from the hen house. You need to use a raw egg that you feel comfortable using. The egg should be at room temperature for best results.
• Dry Mustard Powder. You should be able to find this in the spice section of most grocery stores. You can also buy it from Azure.
• Sunflower oil. Another vegetable oil may work here but you do want it to be a mild-tasting oil like canola oil or avocado oil. You can get sunflower oil in bulk from Azure if you use a lot of it. I wouldn’t recommend extra-virgin olive oil in this recipe unless you like the strong oil flavor.
• Apple Cider Vinegar. You can also use lemon juice, either will work in this recipe.
• Salt. To taste.
• Cayenne pepper. This is optional to give it another little kick of flavor.
• Honey. Also optional if you want to add a little sweetness which would make this mayo a little more similar to store-bought.

How to Use Homemade Mayo

You can add in fresh herbs while you are making the mayonnaise to give it various flavors depending on what you plan on using it for. This can be especially tasty if you are using the mayo on sandwiches or in a simple dish like chicken salad.

You can use your homemade mayo to make various types of homemade salad dressing.

Add in a bit of chipotle peppers when you are almost done making the mayo for a chipotle mayo or add a little sriracha for another kick of flavor.

Add in a little bit of chopped garlic or garlic powder to make a garlic aioli to add to other recipes and dishes.

Instructions for Making Homemade Mayo

Use a food processor or blender for the best results. Using an immersion blender or a whisk will be difficult. In the bowl of the food processor, mix together the egg, vinegar, and dry mustard. While the machine is continuously running, add in the oil. Do this at a steady, fine stream, taking your time.

This needs to be done at a steady, fine stream so that your mayo thickens. Take time to do this and you will get favorable results. If you add the oil too quickly it will result in broken mayonnaise, which will still be mayo but with an odd texture. If this happens, place the broken mayo in the fridge and add it into scrambled eggs the next time you make them.

When you have completed adding all the oil (it should take a few minutes to add the oil since you are doing it slowly), add the remaining ingredients. This homemade Mayo recipe will keep in the frig for approximately one week.

Enjoy! Until next time, Julie

Have you ever made a homemade mayonnaise recipe? How did it turn out?

PS. Check out the follow-up recipe for this….Homemade Ranch Dressing.…. using your homemade mayo!!

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Little House Living’s Tips and Tricks for Making Homemade Mayo

• This homemade mayo will last for up to a week in the fridge so don’t feel like you have to make it the day you need it for a recipe. You can make it a few days in advance if that’s when you can find the time.
• If you have a family member that doesn’t typically like mayonnaise, considering adding some of their favorite herbs or spices to it to make it a little more appealing.

Recipes to Use Homemade Mayo In:

• Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe
• Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe
• Homesteading Potato Salad
• How to Make Coleslaw from Scratch
• Recipe for Dill Dip
• Simple Egg Salad Recipe
• Cheesy Chicken Breasts

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This Homemade Mayonnaise recipe was originally posted on Little House Living in July 2012. It has been updated as of February 2023.