CREAMY SPANISH AIOLI – WHITE, FLUFFY, AND VERSATILE

This white, fluffy aioli transforms into a texture similar to white chocolate mousse after chilling. A perfect accompaniment to KFC wings, fries, fish croquettes, and more. Customize the flavor by experimenting with different oils (sunflower, olive) or adding fresh herbs.

This recipe was a holiday gift from Aunt Marioara, who also shared her famous fish roe salad recipe with us.

🕒 Prep Time: 10 min

🍰 Yields: About 300 ml

🥄 Ingredients

2–3 large garlic cloves
100 ml full-fat cold milk
200 ml oil (sunflower or olive oil)
6 sprigs fresh parsley
Salt, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🧄 In a mortar, crush garlic cloves with a pinch of coarse salt. Slowly add 4 tablespoons of oil, mixing like making mayonnaise, until you get a smooth garlic paste.

Optional shortcut: add crushed garlic directly to blender for a stronger, sharper flavor.

🔄 Transfer garlic paste to a blender container. Add milk and remaining oil.
🤖 Blend with an immersion blender, moving it gently up and down for about 3 minutes until the sauce thickens to a consistency similar to thick sour cream.
🌿 Add chopped parsley and salt to taste. Blend briefly to evenly distribute parsley.
🧊 Pour aioli into a jar and refrigerate overnight. The aioli will thicken further as it chills.

💡 Tips

Adjust oil type to vary flavor and richness.
For a milder garlic taste, prepare the garlic paste as directed; for a stronger bite, blend garlic directly.
Overnight chilling improves texture and flavor melding.

🎉 Perfect For

Dipping fried or grilled chicken wings
Saucing fries and croquettes
Adding fresh zest to seafood dishes

📝 Final Thoughts

This traditional Spanish aioli is creamy, aromatic, and incredibly versatile. Its light texture and rich garlic flavor make it a delightful accompaniment to a variety of dishes, easy to prepare and customize to your taste.