Homemade Mayonnaise Immersion Blender (Printable Version)

Creamy mayonnaise made in minutes with an immersion blender; ideal for sandwiches, salads, dips.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large egg, room temperature
02 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
03 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice

→ Oil

04 - 1 cup neutral oil (such as sunflower, canola, or light olive oil)

→ Seasoning

05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Add the egg, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar or lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper (if using) to a tall, narrow blending container.
02 - Pour the neutral oil directly on top of the other ingredients.
03 - Insert immersion blender fully to the bottom of the container.
04 - Switch immersion blender on and keep at the bottom for 10 seconds, allowing mixture to begin emulsification and take on a creamy texture.
05 - Slowly raise and lower the immersion blender to incorporate all the oil. Continue blending until mixture is thick and smooth, approximately 30 seconds.
06 - Taste the mayonnaise and adjust salt, pepper, or acid to preference if necessary.
07 - Transfer prepared mayonnaise to a sterile jar, seal tightly, and refrigerate. Consume within 7 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This trick is jaw-droppingly fast – you blink and it's ready.
  • Homemade mayo always tastes brighter and richer than anything from a shelf.
02 -
  • Adding cold eggs once ruined my batch – let them warm up for the magic to happen.
  • Using just the right size container means the blender draws up everything perfectly and doesn't miss a drop.
03 -
  • Room temperature eggs and oil are the best insurance for perfect emulsification.
  • Blending from the bottom up in a narrow cup produces that lush, professional finish.
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