aioli
noun
ai·o·li
(ˌ)ī-ˈō-lē 
(ˌ)ā-
: a mayonnaise flavored with garlic and sometimes other ingredients (such as red pepper)
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The potatoes nail the candy coating crackle of the original, while sweetened mayo is swapped with an aioli made of saffron, condensed milk and citrus.
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Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Or do as the French do–dip the Artichoke leaves into a zesty aioli and scrape the savory pulp with your teeth.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
While aioli and mayonnaise are similar, the two condiments have distinct differences in both their ingredients and flavor.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The next, a multi-course tasting menu featuring teriyaki king oyster mushrooms and springbok carpaccio with wasabi aioli and micro radish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
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Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Or do as the French do–dip the Artichoke leaves into a zesty aioli and scrape the savory pulp with your teeth.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
While aioli and mayonnaise are similar, the two condiments have distinct differences in both their ingredients and flavor.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The next, a multi-course tasting menu featuring teriyaki king oyster mushrooms and springbok carpaccio with wasabi aioli and micro radish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Aioli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aioli. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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