Hot Honey Aioli with Harissa

Aioli is the best for slathering on top of burgers and sandwiches or for dipping your favorite appetizers. But what if you could make creamy aioli even more delectable? Ground harissa and hot honey infuse your garlicky aioli with a helping of heat. The coolness of the mayo along with the sweetness of honey temper the spice down to the perfect level. It still packs a bit of a kick but it does not overwhelm the senses. Who knows how you’ll use this Hot Honey Aioli with Harissa, but when you find a great combination, then keep us in the loop!

What is Harissa in This Hot Honey Aioli?

This finely ground, North African red powder is our little secret to enhancing the flavors of the Hot Honey Aioli. Harissa powder blends smoked chilis with various spices like cumin, coriander, paprika, and caraway seeds. You can also get harissa in paste and sauce form, as well as dried and ground. In our case, we use it to replace chili paste with a rich flavor. You can make your own harissa at home but we wouldn’t blame you for taking the easy way and picking up a jar at the store.

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Various small plates of appetizers like chicken nuggets and falaffel surround a small bowl of Hot Honey Aioli with Harissa.

Hot Honey Aioli with Harissa


  • Author: Keith Recker

Description

Dunk all your favorite foods and top all your best sandwiches with a creamy aioli that features a chase of spice.


Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp ground harissa
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp hot honey
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, stir everything together.
  2. Serve with store-bought chicken tenders, falafel, sweet potato fries, or other of your favorite snacks.

Recipe and Styling by Keith Recker
Photography by Dave Bryce

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