Homemade Mayonnaise Immersion Blender (Printable)

Fast, creamy mayonnaise using an immersion blender. Great for salads, dips, and sandwiches. Easy, vegetarian, gluten-free.

# 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 Steps:

01 - Add the egg, Dijon mustard, vinegar or lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper (if desired) to a tall, narrow blending container.
02 - Pour the neutral oil directly over the base ingredients in the container.
03 - Place the immersion blender all the way to the bottom of the container.
04 - Activate the immersion blender and blend at the bottom for approximately 10 seconds, allowing the mixture to begin emulsifying and turning creamy.
05 - Gradually lift and lower the blender to fully integrate the oil, blending until the mayonnaise is thick and smooth, about 30 seconds.
06 - Taste the mayonnaise and modify seasoning as preferred.
07 - Transfer the finished mayonnaise to a clean jar, seal tightly, and refrigerate. Consume within 1 week.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Your sandwiches and salads will taste like you bought them from a café, but only you know it's homemade magic.
  • Once you realize how quick and customizable this is, store-bought mayo will lose its appeal completely.
02 -
  • If your mayo doesn't thicken, double-check that the egg is truly at room temperature — cold eggs ruin the emulsion faster than you'd expect.
  • Adding oil too slowly isn't needed with an immersion blender, but I found that pouring it all in at once really helps create that creamy texture.
03 -
  • Use a tall, narrow container for maximum blending power — it helps the emulsion come together faster than a wide bowl.
  • The best results happen when ingredients are all about the same temperature, so plan ahead for consistency.
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