Mango-Habanero Aioli

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Habanero chiles add their signature floral heat to this sweet and tangy mango aioli, which isn’t alarmingly hot thanks to plenty of citrus and and a touch of sugar.

By Rich Cundiff

Updated on August 2, 2023

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Mango Habanero Aioli Recipe — Photo: Photo by Greg DuPree / Prop Styling by Christine Keely / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer

Total Time:

5 mins

Yield:

Makes about 1 1/4 cups

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Ingredients

1 cup frozen mango chunks
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon smoked salt (such as hickory)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 small habanero chile, seeded and chopped (about 1/4 teaspoon)
1 cup mayonnaise (such as Duke’s)

Directions

Process frozen mango chunks, lime juice, sugar, smoked paprika, curry powder, smoked salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and chopped habanero in a food processor until smooth, about 1 minute. Stir together mango mixture and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Make Ahead

Aioli can be prepared and stored in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Originally appeared: June 2020

Mango-Habanero Aioli

Ingredients

Directions

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