aioli

ai·o·li | \ (ˌ)ī-ˈō-lē

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Definition of aioli

: a mayonnaise flavored with garlic and sometimes other ingredients (such as red pepper)

Examples of aioli in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Salty, deep-fried ham-and-cheese croquetas with a piquant sriracha aioli — bam! — Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, "Review: Crave in Ansonia deftly presents vibrant and flavorful Latin American dishes," 15 Nov. 2019 Drizzle each deviled egg with aioli and sprinkle with additional Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Lime seasoning. — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, "Create the Perfect NYE Party Menu With These Mouth-Watering Chef Approved Dishes," 26 Dec. 2019 Sunchokes, meanwhile, take on a dark, caramelized character, dressed with spicy aioli and paired with the delicate, salty crisp of kale chips. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, "This husband-and-wife team's Phoenix restaurant lives up to the hype. Here's what to order," 25 Oct. 2019 Fried mahi mahi, shredded red cabbage and rousing stripes of chipotle aioli make a fun getaway to Baja, and a blistered jalapeño stuffed with Oaxacan cheese amounts to a hotter than usual chile relleno. — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, "The more Mexican, the merrier, with the arrival of Anafre," 26 Dec. 2019 Add a few slices of a crusty baguette, olive oil—which is used as an accompaniment in almost every traditional Spanish dish—and a smattering of aioli. — Vianessa Castanos, Harper's BAZAAR, "How to Throw a Tapas-Style Dinner Party," 11 Dec. 2019 All items are customizable, with mix-ins like blanched kale, cucumber, jalapeño, mango and seaweed; choice of flavor, including umami shoyu, ponzu and sriracha aioli; and toppings, like diced avocado, tobiko and spicy furikake. — Leeanne Griffin, courant.com, "10 places to find delicious, Instagrammable poké bowls in Connecticut," 12 Nov. 2019 What to eat: At the Glisan location, try the decadent Migration Burger, with arugula, chili jam, prosciutto, blue cheese and aioli. — Andre Meunier, oregonlive, "From big expansion to big honors, Migration is on the move: Portland Breweries Series," 9 Oct. 2019 And don’t skip the complimentary house garlic aioli sauce on the side. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: A tasting tour under Carlsbad’s windmill," 12 Sep. 2019

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“Aioli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aioli. Accessed 23 Feb. 2020.

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