Mild and creamy homemade mayonnaise

Is this unplanned break we are all taking from our normal lives a good time to make your own mayonnaise? I don’t know. But I guess, why not, hey? If you have some eggs, then all you need to make this homemade mayonnaise is a few pantry staples, a handheld stick blender (I have this one) and about five minute of your time. Who knew it was so easy and quick to make mayo?
This one comes out creamy and mild (due to the use of American mild mustard, rather than dijon which is a lot sharper to young children’s palates, as well as mild tasting oil) and I love that you can tweak it exactly how you and your family like it. This is how we like to eat our mayo.

Homemade mayonnaise – a great fridge staple, naturally
Until recently, we were buying mayonnaise at the shops, like most people I know. But have you looked at the label to see what is actually in the mayonnaise you buy? To be fair, not all mayos are created equal.
Some contain mostly natural ingredients, while others include thickeners, artificial colours, preservatives, antioxidants and other additives. You may not eat much mayonnaise or you may not particularly care – but we try to avoid additives where possible as these things all add up.
Either way, I think homemade mayonnaise has a superior taste. You put in exactly what you like, you whip it exactly how you like it. It lasts in the fridge for at least a week, maybe a week and a half, and it’s fabulous, for example:
- with fish and sweet potato chips
- with fritters (like these zucchini and corn fritters)
- with any savoury pies (like this bacon and egg pie perhaps)
- as a dip with chicken wings
- for your sandwiches, sausages and burgers
- for salads, like egg salad or potato salad
- or even when you’re making a cake! Have you tried a chocolate mayonnaise cake before? If not, you’re in for a real treat!
What do you like to eat mayonnaise with?
What ingredients do you need to make mayonnaise at home?
Not many, I promise. I know we’re all going to the shops a bit less often these days and some ingredients are not available. I hope you either have all of these at home already, or you can still get them easily on your weekly shop.
- eggs: you will need three yolks for this recipe. I make meringues with the leftover egg whites, refined sugar-free friands (recipe coming soon!) or macarons. Any further ideas would be appreciated, since I make this mayo a lot!
- mustard: as I said above, I use mild American mustard in this recipe because that’s what our family likes. We have tried dijon but it was too strong a taste for our five year olds (not that they eat much mayonnaise but they are very opinionated). The mild mustard makes the mayonnaise taste, surprise surprise, milder.
- apple cider vinegar and lemon juice: I use both to give the mayonnaise a shot of acidity. I prefer the milder taste of apple cider vinegar over other vinegars, like red wine vinegar. I like organic apple cider vinegar with the mother, but whatever kind you have should work. I’ve tried using red wine vinegar but think that, depending on brand and age, it has the potential to “take over” the taste of the mayonnaise – which is not really what I’m after. Red wine vinegar will also taint the colour of the mayonnaise slightly, if that’s something you care about.
- salt: a pinch of good quality sea salt flakes is all this mayonnaise needs. I use Maldon but any good salt will do.
- oil: I use sunflower oil, due to its mild taste (again, you don’t want to overpower the taste of the ultimate product). I have used olive oil before but felt the taste was too strong. That said, if olive oil is all you have, go for it! Also feel free to use any other mild tasting oil you have, for example, macadamia oil would be great. I would stick to cold pressed oils as the method of oil extraction preserves the nutritional value of the fruit, nuts or seeds from which they are obtained.

Mild and creamy homemade mayonnaise
Ingredients
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 tsp mild American mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- pinch (1/2 tsp) salt flakes
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup sunflower oil
Instructions
- Add the egg yolks, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt and lemon juice into a beaker or bowl large enough to fit a balloon whisk or a handheld blender (much quicker this way). Whisk or blend until combined.
- Slowly add the oil, a tablespoon or two at a time. Whisk or blend until each addition of oil has been thoroughly incorporated before adding any more oil. The mixture will start looking lighter in colour, creamier and fluffier.
- Continue adding oil and whisking or blending until you have used up all of the oil. Whisk/blend a little longer, for 2-5 minutes, until you get the consistency you like.
- That's it! The mayo is now ready to be used immediately, or can be stored in a glass jar in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
Recipe notes
This recipe is based on a recipe from Kate Berry’s new cookbook Family, Food and Feelings.
The recipe makes about a jam jar’s worth of mayonnaise.

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36 Comments
Shauna
I love how easy this recipe is! And hey, I’m with you – why not try something new these days to make? We all have the time 🙂 Hope you’re having a nice weekend! xo
Shauna
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Katerina
I totally agree, Shauna! Thanks so much!
Simone
It’s the season of aspargus now and I love to eat it with homemade mayonnaise. Usually I just use egg yolk and oil, I have to add your other ingredients too, as it looks so yum. Happy Easter Katerina!
xx Simone
Little Glittery Box
Katerina
Ohhhh, that sounds delicious, Simone! I must give it a go!
Makeup Muddle
This mayonnaise sounds divine! Mayo is one of my all time favourite guilty pleasures, but I’ve developed an allergy to eggs which is the cruellest allergy to have as there’s so many things I can’t have anymore. Vegan mayo is awful too, I just miss eggs so much! xo
Gemma | Makeup Muddle
Katerina
Oh no, I’m so sorry, Gemma! Thank you for your comment.
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
I used to be in a running group and this one guy in it had talked about how he made homemade mayo and it was SOOO worth it that he just can never go back to regular mayo now. I need to try this!!!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Katerina
You should definitely give it a go, Carrie! Hope you enjoy it. Happy Easter!
Julia Rees
This looks so creamy! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Julia x
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Katerina
Thanks Julia!
stylefrontier
Totally love this recipe! I will bookmark and try it out
thank you for sharing this
Also thank you for your comment on my last blog post and introducing me to more live virtual travel which I enjoy!
Xoxo
Katerina
No worries at all, thank you!
Georgia Owen
This is so useful! Such a staple, particularly in times like these!
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Katerina
Thank you so much, Georgia! I couldn’t agree more.
Antonella
This mayonnaise looks so creamy mmm!
Antonella
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Katerina
Thank you Antonella!!
Kathrine Eldridge
I need to make this because we have sandwiches almost every lunchtime. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
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Katerina
Hope you like it! Thanks so much, Kathrine!
BarbaraFrenchVegan
I love homemade mayo it’s really good and goes with everything 🙂 Here, I make vegan version and I serve it with french fries. I love mayo with french fries it’s so so good :). Happy Easter dear Katerina 🙂
Katerina
It’s the best combo, isn’t it!? Thanks so much Barbara. Happy Easter!
Nancy
It is so cool that you made your own mayo at home! Big plus that it is easy to make. Pretty cool that you made it custom to your own liking too, and even more that it has natural ingredients. Thanks for sharing!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
Katerina
Thanks so much for you kind comment, Nancy! Happy Easter!
Tasia ~ two sugar bugs
This mayonnaise looks so creamy! I’ve always wanted to make my own, and you might have convinced me to try!
Katerina
Thanks so much, Tasia! It’s super easy!
jodie filogomo
I keep saying I want to try making my own mayo because Rob can’t have soy and there are so many that it’s the first ingredient at the store.
XOXO
Jodie
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Katerina
Oh really, I had no idea! Well there you go – this would be perfect! I was sceptical too but it’s so quick and easy to make. Hope you’re both well.
Never Ending Journeys
Mmmm, I love mayonnaise! It’s such a versatile ingredient to have on hand, and I love how you can make your own! Thanks for sharing this!
Katerina
Thank you, who knew it was so easy! Happy Easter!
Never Ending Journeys
Mmmm, I love mayonnaise! It’s such a versatile ingredient to have on hand, and I love how you can make your own!
Katerina
Thanks so much, I couldn’t agree more!
Tiziana
Thanks for another great recipe! 🙂
Have a great start in the weekend
Tiziana
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Katerina
Thanks Tiziana!
The Exclusive Beauty Diary
Mayonnaise looks so delicious. Thank you for sharing recipe.
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Katerina
Thank you!
Alexandra
Nothing beats homemade! And this looks so delicious – I love mayo on so many things. Such a great recipe 🙂
Katerina
Thanks so much, Alexandra, I couldn’t agree more!