Best Garlic Aioli Recipe

### Step 1: Combine and Whisk

In a small clear glass mixing bowl add 3 grated garlic cloves, ¾ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon sugar, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Use a stainless steel whisk to briskly whisk everything together until the aioli becomes uniformly glossy and thick, with tiny visible flecks of grated garlic and fine specks of black pepper suspended in a creamy white emulsion. The bowl will show a silky, slightly satiny surface with ribboning as the aioli falls from the whisk.

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### Step 2: Chill to Meld Flavors

Transfer the covered glass bowl to the refrigerator and chill for at least 15 minutes. The cold, settled aioli will tighten slightly in texture — still lush and spreadable but with flavors mellowed, brightened by the lemon, and garlic notes rounded by the sugar and salt. This short rest helps the emulsified texture become more cohesive and glossy.

### Step 3: Store and Serve

Spoon the chilled aioli into a small clear glass serving bowl (the same bowl used for mixing) and serve alongside fries or vegetables. Garnish with a light dusting of freshly cracked black pepper on the surface. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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