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Slathered on burgers, stirred into salads, sandwiched between bacon, or simply for dipping, mayonnaise is the defining condiment of many a successful meal and one of the French family of egg- and oil-based 'aise' sauces.
Then we discovered this handy food infographic from Sheknows with 20 flavourful mayo mix-ins listing some tasty options to give your standard mayonnaise a flavour boost.
Whether you make your own mayonnaise or go for shop-bought, try making flavoured mayonnaise to add extra spice, heat, colour or zest by mixing in these flavour combinations – from hot and spicy wasabi to zingy pesto.
Carefully fold in the extra ingredients, to avoid overworking your mayo, keeping in mind liquids will make the emulsion thinner, while conversely, adding dry seasonings will help increase the viscosity.
Decide on a signature flavour dip, and your burger and fries may well take on a whole new dimension.
Take your pick.
Roasted red pepper mayo
This is a wonderfully umami-rich mayonnaise that goes with meat, especially beef, but also chicken. Serve with cold barbecued chicken and salad.
Wasabi mayo
This condiment has all the flavour-enhancing properties of mayo and the kick of wasabi. Serve with fish and chips.
Garlic lemon pepper mayo
Bring any food to life with this zingy, fresh mayo. Perfect for Mexican food.
Dill mustard mayo
Get a distinctive gastropub flavour for your burgers with this well-rounded condiment.
Pesto mayo
Perfect as a dip for Italian-inspired treats, try it with arancini or battered calamari to conjure up a sunny summer’s night on the shores of the Mediterranean.
Smokey paprika mayo
With a rich depth of flavour that will hit the back of your throat, smokey paprika mayo makes a great dip but can also be used to enhance a prawn cocktail or alongside a perfectly roasted chicken.
Cilantro mayo
Pack in the lime and garlic and your cilantro mayo will make an incredible companion to tacos and burgers. Add a pinch of chilli powder if you need an extra punch.
Sriracha mayo
A particular favourite with sweet potato fries, Sriracha mayo will even give a kick to your sushi. If you haven’t tried it in a fish finger sandwich yet, what are you waiting for?
Mayo caprese
Inspired by the Italian salad of the same name, mayo caprese combines the classic pairing of basil and tomatoes and is a great way to add flavour to a vegetarian sandwich.
Buffalo blue cheese mayo
The choice is yours – crunchy veggies, fried chicken or even hot dogs. Blue cheese mayo is about as versatile as they come.
Lemon burst mayo
A classic pairing with battered or breaded fish, lemon mayo is perfect for adding zing to seafood or summer chicken dishes. It’s also delicious as a dip for asparagus.
Chipotle mayo
A Mexican favourite, chipotle mayo is another ideal fit with sweet potato fries and anything with a southern fried flavour, such as tacos, black bean burgers or chicken bites.
Secret sauce
A blend of ketchup and yellow mustard, it’s not such a big secret! Hard to beat slathered over a juicy burger or dolloped on a hot dog.
Peter Piper mayo
Taking its name from the tongue twister, Peter Piper mayo contains plenty of peppery goodness, making it the perfect partner for Cajun pulled pork or sticky ribs.
Walnut apple mayo
This classic combination is great with almost every salad you can think of, particularly chicken. If carbs are more your thing, try it with grilled chicken in a soft tortilla wrap.
Sesame ginger mayo
Try sesame ginger to bring an Asian zing to your coleslaw or a teriyaki grilled chicken breast sandwich. Also surprisingly delicious in a potato salad!
Jalapeño mayo
Hard to beat on burgers, as a dip for French fries or even with tater tots and roasted veggies. You could even try dipping chicken wings into it.
Herbes de Provence mayo
Great for adding depth of flavour to Mediterranean treats, try your Provencal mayo with breaded or battered seafood, fish burgers or crudités.
Zesty roasted garlic mayo
Perfect with peeled prawns, seared chicken or calamari bites. Dial up the cayenne for added spice.
Spicy horseradish parmesan mayo
This combination will send your umami sensors into overdrive! Lip-smackingly good with roast beef or in a Philly beef sandwich.
This article was updated on 19/01/2023.