Chipotle Lime Mayo

This chipotle lime mayo is so simple to make and so utterly delicious, you will want to serve it with everything! We love it slathered on our air fryer corn ribs, as a dip for chips or potato wedges, or to liven up a simple salad, sandwich or wrap. Yum!

This chipotle lime mayo is the ultimate sauce upgrade—creamy, smoky, and with just the right kick of heat and zingy lime. It takes seconds to mix up but makes everything it touches taste ten times better. It’s the kind of sauce you’ll end up making on repeat and wondering how you ever lived without.

Chipotle lime mayo is a modern twist on traditional flavours, blending smoky Mexican roots with the creamy comfort of a classic mayo. Chipotle chillies—smoked and dried jalapeños—have been a staple in Mexican cooking for centuries, prized for their rich, smoky heat. Pairing them with lime, a citrus fruit widely used in Latin American cuisine, creates that perfect balance of spice and tang. The addition of mayo is a more recent, fusion-style twist—popularised in the US and now loved worldwide as a go-to dip, spread, or drizzle for everything from tacos to chips. It’s a brilliant little blend of cultures in one spoonful.

Why is chipotle mayo so good?

• Easy to find ingredients. Our lime chipotle mayo uses just three ingredients for a really simple but utterly irresistible spicy mayo perfect to brighten any dish.
• Comes together in minutes. Simply combine all the ingredients for the chipolte lime mayo in a small bowl and stir together. That’s it!
• Perfect accompaniment to virtually anything. Drizzle over corn, dress your salad or use in a sandwich. However you choose to enjoy this chipotle lime mayo dressing, it is always delicious!

Chipotle mayonnaise ingredients

• Mayonnaise: carries the chipotle lime dip, giving a smooth creaminess but balancing some of the spicy flavour too. We used store-bought mayonnaise to make this recipe, but you could easily use homemade too if you wish.
• Chipotle paste: makes it really easy to combine the ingredients, and definitely a preference to jarred chipotle chillies for a smooth chipotle and lime mayo.
• Fresh lime: always use the juice of a fresh lime when making chipotle lime mayo recipes for the best flavour. This ensures a really beautiful vibrant zesty flavour from the lime juice.

How to make chipotle lime mayo

This chipotle lime mayo recipe is so simple, it comes together in no time at all!

Simply pop all three ingredients into a bowl and stir to combine. Enjoy immediately, or pop in a lidded glass jar in the fridge if using a little later.

Homemade chipotle mayo FAQs

Below are some of the more commonly asked questions about chipotle lime mayonnaise, but if you have any unanswered questions, please leave a comment below and we will get back to you very soon!

How to use chipotle lime mayo

Enjoy this chipotle lime sauce in so many different ways! A few ideas for you to try:

• Serve as a spicy alternative to plain mayo with chips or wedges.
• Use it to top our air fryer corn ribs, or just to spice up regular corn on the cob.
• Drizzle over tacos for a refreshing topping.
• Add to sandwiches or wraps for a delicious kick.

How to store chipotle mayonnaise

Place the chipotle mayo dip in a glass jar or airtight container and store in the fridge. Make sure to use this chipotle spicy mayo within three days of making it to enjoy it at its best.

Tips for the best chipotle lime mayo

• If you are uncertain how spicy you would like this diy chipotle mayo, add less chipotle paste in with the mayonnaise and lime juice and mix through. Stir everything together and taste it, then add more paste if you wish for it to be spicier.
• I would recommend using a full fat mayonnaise for best flavour in this delectable dip.
• If you would like a little extra zingy in this chipotle lime mayonnaise recipe, you could also try zesting some of the lime into the mayonnaise before juicing it. Remember to always zest before juicing for ease!

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