Easiest Vegan Chipotle Mayo (5 Minute Recipe)
This vegan chipotle mayo recipe is the easiest one you’ll find – it takes just 5 minutes to make and you only need 6 simple ingredients! With its creamy texture, smoky and spicy taste it’s just the burst of flavor that your tacos, burgers, burritos and bowls need.
The Best 5-Minute Chipotle Mayo Recipe: Smoky, Spicy & Totally Irresistible
If you’re looking for the perfect sauce to drizzle, dip, or spread on literally everything, this chipotle mayo recipe is it. It’s such a good sauce that you’ll be calling it your Mexican secret sauce in no time!
This easy vegan chipotle mayo is smoky, creamy, just a tad spicy, and has that irresistible Mexican flavor that makes you want to keep coming back for more.
Plus, it’s an egg-free recipe that’s made with plant-based mayonnaise.
And the best thing is that it takes just five minutes to whip up!
Why You’ll Love This Chipotle Mayo Recipe
• Quick & Easy: It takes five minutes and one stick blender (or a high-speed blender).
• Simple Ingredients: This recipe needs just 6 ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
• Customizable Heat: The spicy flavors come from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and you can add easily adjust just to your heat tolerance.
• Egg-Free & Vegan-Friendly: Traditional chipotle mayo uses eggs but in this recipe there are no eggs here, so it’s perfect for plant-based eaters.
• Versatile: This creamy Mexican mayonnaise pairs well with everything from tacos to fries to roasted veggies and much more.
What You’ll Need (Only 6 Ingredients!)
Mayonnaise: Use your favorite store-bought vegan mayonnaise, my favorite brand to use is Hellman’s.
Chipotle in Adobo: These smoked jalapeños bring the heat and signature smoky flavor. Plus they give the delicious vegan chipotle mayo it’s orange-red color.
Fresh Lime Juice: It brightens everything up and gives it that tangy kick.
Garlic Powder: Because garlic makes everything better.
Onion Powder: Adds a little extra flavor.
Salt: Enhances all flavors in everything so it’s a must.
Ingredient Alternatives
If you don’t have or can’t get cans of chipotle chile in adobo sauce then look in the spice isle for either chipotle pepper powder or chipotle powder.
If you’d like to use fresh garlic and onion you can but the flavors will be more pungent and will require more blending.
If you don’t have limes you can use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead.
How to Make Vegan Chipotle Mayo
You’ll need a large measuring cup or tall cup with a stick blender (also called immersion blender) or your regular blender will also do.
Step 1: Blend it up
Add the measured out mayonnaise to the blender cup, then add the smoky chipotle peppers, spices, and squeeze of fresh lime juice. The blitz until the chipotles are completely broken down and you have a creamy consistency.
Step 2: Taste & Adjust
Once creamy taste and adjust the ingredients to get your perfect spice level. You can add one or more whole chipotle pepper or just some of the adobo sauce for extra kick. For a milder flavor add less chipotle and to still get the red color you can add a Tablespoon of tomato paste or paprika powder and blend with the rest of the ingredients.
Need more tangy flavor? Then squeeze in more fresh lime juice.
Step 3: Refrigerate
Once you have achieved the best flavor you can pour it into an airtight storage container and then place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the delicious flavors of the spicy mayo to come together.
What Does Vegan Chipotle Mayo Taste Like?
This isn’t your average mayo—this chipotle mayonnaise is next-level delicious.
It’s creamy with a velvety texture, smoky taste from the chipotles, a little tangy from the lime juice, and balanced with just the right amount of salt and seasonings. It’s got a spicy kick, but it won’t burn your face off (unless you want it to—then go ahead and add extra chipotles).
How to Use Egg-Free Chipotle Mayo
Amigos this is going to become one of your favorite dairy-free sauces. It’s so good on just about everything, here are some suggestions.
- Tacos: Traditionally this mayo is served with crispy Baja-style fish tacos (try my vegan version). But it’s a great condiment for just about any type of tacos or even fajitas!
- Burgers & Sandwiches: Swap out boring plain mayo for this spicy, smoky magic.
- Great Dipping Sauce: One of my favorite uses for French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, and also roasted veggies. It’s also great with tortilla chips or on tostadas.
- Grain Bowls & Salads: You can use a little soy milk or extra lime juice to thin it out and drizzle it over burrito bowls or rice bowls or you can also use it as a creamy and spicy salad dressing.
- Wraps & Burritos: The perfect addition to make any wrap or burrito 10x tastier.
How to Store & How Long It Lasts
This vegan mayo recipe keeps well in the fridge, stored in an airtight container for up to a week or 7 days – but you’ll probably use it all before then!
Food Safety Pro Tip: Always use a clean spoon when scooping it out to keep it fresher for longer!
This vegan chipotle mayo is proof that a handful of ingredients can create something truly irresistible. It’s fast, easy, and packed with bold Mexican flavors. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your blender and whip up a batch—you’ll never look at regular mayonnaise the same way again!
Gracias
I’m so happy you stopped by. If you have any questions or want to let me know how you liked this recipe, do leave a comment. Muchas gracias, I appreciate you!
More Mexican Condiment Recipes to Try
- Dairy-Free, Soy-Free Crema Recipe
- Zanahorias en Escabeche (Mexican Pickled Carrots)
- Salsa Taquera
- Mexican Pickled Red Onions
- Mexican Coleslaw
Vegan Chipotle Mayo Recipe
Vegan Chipotle Mayo (5 Minute Recipe)
Equipment
- 1 immersion blender also called stick or handheld blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based mayonnaise
- 2-3 whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce*
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ medium Mexican lime or key lime adjust to taste
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, spices, fresh lime juice to the blender cup. Blend until you have a creamy consistency.
- Once creamy taste and adjust the ingredients to get your perfect spice level. You can add one or more whole chipotle pepper or just some of the adobo sauce for extra kick. For a milder flavor add less chipotle and to still get the red color you can add a Tablespoon of tomato paste or paprika powder and blend with the rest of the ingredients.
- Pour it into an airtight storage container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the delicious flavors of the spicy mayo to come together.
- Enjoy as desired.
Recipe Notes & Pro Tips
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Nancy Lopez is a Mexican-born food writer and author of Mexican Tamales Made Meatless. Raised in the U.S. and now living in Southern Mexico, she creates authentic vegan and vegetarian Mexican recipes rooted in tradition and tested for real home kitchens.Read more…
