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Calabrian Chili Mayo

bowl of creamy calabrian chili mayo with visible chili pieces and herbs, served beside sandwiches

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This Calabrian chili mayo is creamy, garlicky, and balanced with just enough heat. It comes together in five minutes and works on sandwiches, wraps, rice bowls, fries, and anything crispy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tablespoons Calabrian chili paste (start with 1 and adjust)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced very fine
  • 1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Stir together the mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon Calabrian chili paste until smooth. Add more to taste. Mix in garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust.

calabrian chili peppers being added to mayonnaise in a bowl before mixing

2. Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, and parsley. Stir until fully combined.

mayonnaise in a yellow bowl topped with calabrian chili peppers, minced garlic, and chopped fresh parsley before mixing

3. Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper. Taste and adjust — more lemon if it needs brightness, more chili paste for heat, more salt if it tastes flat.

4. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes before using if you can. It gets better as it rests.

calabrian chili mayo being mixed in a yellow bowl with fresh herbs and visible chili oil swirled into the mayonnaise

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

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Notes

I’ll be honest — I eyeball this a lot. Some days I want it spicier, some days more lemony. Use this as a guide and adjust to your taste.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

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