Chipotle Mayo (Mexican Secret Sauce) Recipe
Chipotle Mayo - a smoky spicy zesty Mexican Secret Sauce for tacos, tostadas, enchiladas or most any Mexican food. Can be made vegan with Veganaise or use Silken Tofu. Gluten Free.
How to Make the Best Chipotle Mayo (Mexican Secret Sauce)
This chipotle mayo is the ultimate Mexican secret sauce that will transform your tacos, tostadas, and enchiladas from good to absolutely irresistible. With its perfect balance of smoky chipotle heat, zesty lime, and creamy texture, this sauce takes just 5 minutes to whip up and keeps in your fridge for up to two weeks.
What makes this recipe so versatile is how easily it adapts to different dietary needs. Use traditional mayo for a classic version, swap in Veganaise for a plant-based option, or blend silken tofu with the spices for a lighter alternative. The smoked paprika and chili powder create layers of warmth, while the lime juice adds that essential brightness that makes Mexican cuisine so craveable.
Keep a squirt bottle of this chipotle mayo in your refrigerator and you’ll find yourself drizzling it on everything—from grilled chicken and fish tacos to simple quesadillas and even as a dipping sauce for crispy fries. It’s the kind of condiment that makes weeknight dinners feel special.
Chipotle Mayo (Mexican Secret Sauce)
Chipotle Mayo - a smoky spicy zesty Mexican Secret Sauce for tacos, tostadas, enchiladas or most any Mexican food. Can be made vegan with Veganaise or use Silken Tofu. Gluten Free.
Ingredients
Chipotle Mayo
Instructions
Chipotle Mayo
- If making with Mayo or Veganaise, place all ingredients in a small bowl. Be conservative with the chipotle (you can always add more). Whisk until smooth with a fork or tiny whisk.
- Taste, adjust salt, heat, and spices to taste. (I like mine slightly salty, and slightly spicy).
- Store in a small jar in the fridge, or in a squirt bottle for easy use.
- Keeps up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use Veganaise or blend silken tofu with the spices in a blender until smooth.
- You can also use one chipotle pepper from a can, blending it with the mayo in a blender, or just stir in 1-3 teaspoons of the smoky adobo sauce from the can.
- Start conservatively with the chipotle and add more to taste - the adobo sauce option gives great smoky flavor.
