This creamy homemade garlic aioli is oh, so delicious.

Adding the oils slowly and gradually helps the mixture hold its emulsion and not split.

The more slowly you add the oil, the thicker the aioli will be.

The best homemade aioli recipe in a bowl, with a garlic head in the background

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Conversely, faster pouring will yield a thinner aiolibut too fast and it will break.

If it does break, don’t panic.

Transfer to a large bowl.

Miced garlic on a cutting board

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Add egg yolk and lemon juice; whisk until smooth.

Whisking constantly, slowly start adding the neutral oil drop by drop.

Gradually pour in olive oil, whisking constantly until the aioli is smooth, thick and creamy.

Canola oil getting poured into egg yolk mixture for aioli

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Look for them in the refrigerator case near other whole eggs.

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