If you’ve ever run out of mayo right when you needed it—or simply prefer a fresh, preservative-free option—this easy mayonnaise recipe for busy days will change your kitchen routine forever. With just a few simple ingredients and one minute of blending, you can make homemade mayonnaise that’s creamy, rich, and better than anything stored in a jar.
🧾 Ingredients
1 cup neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado oil)
1 large egg (room temperature)
1 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional but recommended)
½ tsp salt
Pinch of sugar (optional)
🥣 Instructions
1. Add All Ingredients to a Jar
Use a wide-mouth jar that fits your immersion blender. Add:
The egg
Oil
Lemon juice/vinegar
Mustard
Salt
No need to mix—just drop everything in!
2. Blend for 10–15 Seconds
Place the immersion blender at the bottom of the jar without moving it at first. Blend on high until the mixture begins to thicken.
3. Lift and Blend
Slowly raise the blender to emulsify the remaining oil.
Within seconds, you’ll have thick, creamy homemade mayonnaise.
4. Taste and Adjust
Add more lemon, salt, or mustard to suit your preference.
💡 Tips for Perfect Mayonnaise
Use room-temperature ingredients—it helps emulsify faster.
Don’t use olive oil for the whole recipe (it gets bitter); mix ¾ neutral oil + ¼ olive oil if you want flavor.
If it breaks, add 1 tsp warm water and blend again.
Keeps for 5–7 days in the fridge in an airtight jar.
🍔 Perfect For
Sandwiches
Potato salad
Coleslaw
Dips
Burgers
Chicken salad
Homemade sauces (aioli, chipotle mayo, sriracha mayo)
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
No whisking or slow oil pouring
No preservatives
Cheaper than store-bought
Fresh flavor every time
Ready in under 60 seconds