Add a creamy kick of spice to your favorite dishes with this Cajun mayo that can be whipped up in seconds!
This spicy mayo-based dip is made with homemade Cajun seasonings that are likely already in your pantry!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Mayo - Store-bought mayo works perfectly, however, you can use my homemade mayonnaise recipe as well. Sour cream can be added to turn this into a Cajun dipping sauce.
- Hot Sauce - I recommend a vinegar-based cayenne pepper hot sauce like Crystal or Tabasco. Lemon juice can also be added for acidity.
- Paprika - Smoked paprika, in particular, adds another layer of flavor, but regular can be used as well.
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dried Oregano
- Ground black pepper - Use ground white pepper if you don't want to see the pepper flecks in the mayo.
- Cayenne pepper
- Celery powder
How to make it
This recipe is easily made by mixing all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. You can use it immediately, but the flavor will continue improving as it sits in the refrigerator. Store it in an airtight container so it does not soak up off-flavors from the fridge.
Ways to use it
The best way to use this spicy condiment is to add a kick to your favorite dishes. If you are looking for inspiration, try using it to dress up any of these recipes:
- Burgers
- Homemade Chicken Patties
- Fish Fry
- Fried Egg Sandwich
- Sliced Steak Sandwiches
- Fried green tomatoes
Cajun Mayo
Add a creamy kick of spice to your favorite dishes with this Cajun mayo that can be whipped up in seconds!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 192kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayo
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper hot sauce (such as Crystal or Tabasco brand)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 1 dash celery powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix to combine.
- Best if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator overnight, but can be used immediately if needed.
Notes
Alternatively, you can use 1 ½ teaspoons of my similarly flavored homemade Creole seasoning if you have any on hand.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Iron: 1mg
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This recipe was originally published on November 18, 2020.
Susan Carter
I added one more dash of hot sauce to better fit my husband’s taste. Very good