Easy Avocado Oil Mayonnaise Recipe So Delicious You Will Want it on Everything!

I love mayonnaise—seriously. When I’m on the Egg Fast I use even more than usual, and I grew tired of finding store-bought mayo made with canola or soybean oil. That’s why I started making my own avocado oil mayonnaise. It’s simple, keto-friendly, and versatile. A printable card is available at the end of this post if you’d like to save the recipe.

If you’re curious how this mayo fits a keto lifestyle, I discuss fats and oils for keto in another article that lists the best choices for the diet.

Is Avocado Oil Mayonnaise Better Than Regular Mayonnaise?

My concern with most commercial mayonnaise is the high omega-6 content from seed oils and the likelihood of partial hydrogenation. Avocado oil, by contrast, is a nutrient-dense oil with mostly monounsaturated fats and several health benefits, including supporting healthy cholesterol levels and skin. Choosing avocado oil for mayonnaise reduces exposure to inflammatory seed oils while delivering a neutral, healthy base.

Making homemade avocado oil mayo is extremely easy. All you need is a wide-mouth jar and an immersion (stick) blender. A regular blender can work if you know what you’re doing, but the stick blender is foolproof and makes the process quick and reliable.

The base recipe is flexible—add herbs like dill or cilantro, or flavor it with curry or chipotle for different variations. In the photos here I used a teaspoon of dried cilantro for a mild herb flavor.

Why Use Avocado Oil For Mayonnaise?

A quick caution: do not use extra virgin olive oil for homemade mayonnaise. Its strong flavor can turn the mayo bitter or unpleasant. The trick to successful homemade mayonnaise is using an oil with very little flavor so the seasoning and egg come forward. Avocado oil fits that requirement and creates a smooth, creamy result.

How To Make Avocado Oil Mayonnaise – Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup avocado oil
• 1 large egg (bring to room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard — do not skip; it helps the mayo set
• 1 teaspoon dried herbs (optional — cilantro, dill, or your choice)
• Himalayan sea salt, a few twists or to taste

Put it All Together

Place all ingredients in a wide-mouth jar. Insert the immersion blender and run it until the mixture emulsifies and resembles mayonnaise. That’s it—quick and reliable.

If you attempt this in a regular blender, blend the egg and seasonings first and then drizzle the oil in very slowly while blending to ensure proper emulsification. The immersion blender avoids that extra step and is my preferred tool; a jar sized to the blender works perfectly.

You can customize this mayonnaise easily: add fresh or dried herbs, garlic, lemon zest, or spices to create flavored mayos for sandwiches, salads, dips, and more. Once you see how easy it is, you’ll likely make this at home regularly.

Avocado Oil Mayonnaise Recipe

Yield:
1 cup

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Total Time:
10 minutes

Delicious, keto-friendly avocado oil mayonnaise you will want to try right away.

Ingredients

• 1 cup avocado oil
• 1 large egg (allow to come to room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard – Do not forget this; it helps the mayo set
• 1 teaspoon dried herbs (optional — cilantro, dill, or your choice)
• Himalayan sea salt (a few twists or to taste)

Instructions

Put all ingredients in a wide-mouth jar. Using an immersion blender, run it until the mixture emulsifies and looks like mayonnaise. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container.

Notes

Nutrition values below are per 1 tablespoon of finished mayonnaise.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 18 tbsp
Serving Size: 1 tbsp

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 117Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 34mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

Nutritional information is approximate and provided as a courtesy. Actual values may vary.

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