Name: Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1 tsp dry mustard powder; 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar; 1 cup neutral oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp kosher salt

Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

Alice Howard Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Homemade Mayonnaise

Whip up your own homemade mayonnaise with this easy-to-follow recipe! It’s rich, creamy, and perfect to use in sandwiches, dips, and more.

Preparation: 5 minutes

Cooking:

Total: 5 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1large egg,pasteurized, room temperature
1tspdry mustard powder
1tbspdistilled white vinegar
1cupneutral oil,like canola or vegetable
1tbsplemon juice
1tspkosher salt

Instructions

In a food processor, combine the egg, mustard powder, and vinegar. Puree for 1 minute until pale yellow.
With the processor running, very slowly start to add the oil, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Once half of the oil has been added, pour in the rest in a slow, steady stream. The mayonnaise should begin to thicken to the consistency of prepared mayo, or a bit looser.
Add the lemon juice and salt, then pulse to incorporate.
Transfer to a clean, airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
Use in sandwiches and more, and enjoy!