Name: Vegan Chipotle Mayo
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: ½ cup vegan mayonnaise ((120 grams)); 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice ((15 millilitres)); 1 teaspoon maple syrup ((5 millilitres)); ½ teaspoon salt ((or to taste)); ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Jump to Recipe Video Print

5 from 1 vote. Leave a review!

This vegan chipotle mayo recipe is easy and quick to make. Dairy free and eggless, it creates a creamy, spicy and flavorful mayonnaise!

It’s great on sandwiches, wraps, tacos/ burritos, burgers, fries or as a chip dip! You can really use this however you want.

Four jars, two with chipotle mayo, one with chipotle peppers and one with plain mayo, arranged around a wood board.

Get the Veg Out newsletter for vegan recipes + nutrition content!

This post contains affiliate links (including Amazon Associates) and I earn from qualifying purchases.

Is Chipotle Mayo Vegan?

Most chipotle mayo found at the grocery store or in restaurants is not vegan. Traditional mayo is made with eggs, so unless it’s specified as a vegan mayo, those recipes are likely not vegan.

Chipotle mayo is easy-to-make at home with any vegan mayo you like as the base. You can make your own or use a store-bought vegan mayo, which is now very easy to find at most grocery stores.

Glass dish of chipotle sauce with paprika sprinkle in the center of a plate of potato wedges with extra chipotle sauce, chipotle peppers and lime in background.

Ingredients and Substitutions for Chipotle Mayo

This recipe starts with a base of vegan mayo with some flavorful ingredients added to create a tasty sauce, dip or spread!

Vegan mayo: Any vegan mayo can work as the base for this recipe. Store-bought vegan mayo is easy to find these days, but it’s just as easy to whip up some homemade vegan mayo.
Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce: For that delicious chipotle flavor, you’ll need a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. The recipe calls to use 1 pepper, but you can use 2-3 depending on how large they are and how spicy you want your mayo to taste. Not sure what to do with the rest of the can? I add chipotle peppers to my 3 bean chili for a delicious and hearty meal!
Lime juice: Some acidity and fresh citrus flavor from lime juice brightens up this creamy, spicy sauce. Lemon juice can also work. ½ tablespoon of white or apple cider vinegar can also work if you don’t have limes on hand.
Maple syrup: A touch of sweetness helps balance the chipotle mayo’s flavors. Any type of sugar or sweetener should work, but I’ve only tested this with maple syrup.
Garlic and onion powder: Add extra flavor with some garlic and onion powder.
Ground cumin: Chipotle peppers are smoky, but ground cumin is a fantastic addition for extra smoky flavor.
Salt and pepper: Add salt and pepper to taste to achieve your desired flavor.

Ingredients for chipotle mayo arranged in glass and wood dishes.

How to Make This Recipe

This recipe is extremely quick and easy to make, especially if you already have mayo prepared or use a store-bought option.

Step 1: Prepare Vegan Mayo

If needed, prepare some vegan mayo. You can make a classic vegan mayo at home or try out my recipe for cashew mayo (which is what I used for these photos/ video).

Otherwise, use store-bought vegan mayonnaise.

Spoonful of creamy cashew mayo held up over blender of mayo.

Step 2: Mix Chipotle Mayo

Chop the chipotle pepper(s) as finely as possible, then mix all the ingredients together until combined. Taste and adjust any spices as needed.

Hands chopping chipotle peppers on a wood board.

You could also add all the ingredients to a small blender and blend until smooth. Without blending, there are some small pieces of chipotle pepper throughout the mayo. I don’t have a small blender so I just chop the pepper as small as I can.

Hands stirring chipotle mayo in a small glass bowl.

It’s possible to serve this recipe right away, but is best served cold. Chilling for 30 minutes before serving helps the flavors come together nicely.

Vegan Mayo Variations

There’s plenty of ways to make vegan mayo at home and spice it up however you like.

You can use my classic vegan mayo or cashew mayo as the base for this recipe.

If you like spicy mayo, you may enjoy my recipe for vegan sriracha mayo. Or, if you’re a garlic lover, you’ll enjoy my roasted garlic mayo recipe too!

Two glass jars of chipotle mayo with third jar of chipotle peppers on wood board with lime and cilantro garnish.

How to Store Leftover Mayonnaise

Refrigerate leftover mayo in an airtight container for up to 5 days. It may last longer in your fridge, but I haven’t tested it to know exactly how long.

You may also freeze this recipe in a freezer-safe container for a few months. To thaw, simply place into your fridge overnight before using the next day.

Plate of potato wedges with chipotle mayo sauce in front of wood board with chipotle peppers, more chipotle mayo, lime slices and cilantro.

If you make this recipe, please rate and comment below to help others benefit from your experience!

Close up of two jars of chipotle mayo with paprika garnish and a lime slice.

Vegan Chipotle Mayo

This vegan chipotle mayo recipe is incredibly flavorful, spicy and easy to make. It’s the perfect sauce, dip, spread or dressing and can be used in countless ways!

5 from 1 vote. Leave a review!

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings Servings

Calories 161 kcal

Cuisine Vegan

Equipment

Small bowl
Cutting board
Knife
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons

Ingredients

½ cup vegan mayonnaise (120 grams)
1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice (15 millilitres)
1 teaspoon maple syrup (5 millilitres)
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Vegan Mayo

If you need to, prepare homemade vegan mayo. You can also use store-bought vegan mayonnaise as the base.
½ cup vegan mayonnaise

Step 2: Mix Chipotle Mayo

Finely chop your chipotle pepper(s).
1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Add all ingredients to a small bowl and stir together until well mixed.
½ cup vegan mayonnaise, 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Serve immediately, or chill in a refrigerator for 30 minutes for best flavor and consistency.

Video

Notes

Nutrition analysis performed using store-bought mayonnaise, not a homemade option.

Accuracy of nutrition information cannot be guaranteed (certain ingredients may not have all nutrients listed in the database); amounts may vary (and will vary depending on brands of ingredients used); all nutrition fact values rounded to the nearest whole number.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving (¼ of recipe)Calories: 161 kcalCarbohydrates: 3 gFat: 17 gSaturated Fat: 2 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13 gMonounsaturated Fat: 2 gSodium: 545 mgPotassium: 14 mgSugar: 1 gVitamin A: 23 IUVitamin C: 1 mgCalcium: 4 mg

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!