This dairy-free pineapple aioli is a sweeter aioli sauce made with just a few fresh, simple ingredients. Made with a dairy-free mayo, fresh, crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, and a dash of salt and pepper — this sweet aioli dipping sauce pairs perfectly with dishes like coconut shrimp or sweet potato fries.
Dairy-free Pineapple Aioli
Flavored aioli sauces are my absolute favorite. From sweet to spicy to savory, making variations of aioli is super simple. And yes, you can make aioli with a mayonnaise base – even though traditional aioli is made with a raw egg, olive oil, and garlic. Check out the FAQ section below where I go over some common questions regarding aioli.
Ingredients needed
- 1/2 cup dairy-free mayo
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple
- 1 Tbsp. fresh pineapple juice (reserved from the crushed pineapple)
- dash of salt and pepper
- 1 tsp. sugar
How to make pineapple aioli
- Combine all of the ingredients into a bowl.
- Whisk to combine.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes prior to serving.
- Store in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.
What to serve with pineapple aioli
Pineapple aioli pairs perfectly with coconut shrimp, coconut crusted fish, sweet potato fries, or even on a grilled burger!
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can make aioli with a mayo base, or you can create your own by emulsifying an egg yolk and olive oil with a blender.
It depends on the specific recipe. Mayo based aioli can be made with a dairy-free mayo, like in this recipe, giving you a dairy-free aioli option.
Technically, no. They are both emulsions; however, traditional aioli contain olive oil and garlic whereas mayo can use different types of oils.
The aioli should be refrigerated in an air-tight container and should last up to two weeks.
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- Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp – A quick and easy gluten-free dinner!
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- Spicy Sweet Potato Fries – Perfect dipping sauce with these!
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Pineapple Aioli
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Pineapple Aioli
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
This dairy-free pineapple is a sweeter aioli sauce made with just dairy-free mayo, fresh, crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, and a dash of salt and pepper.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dairy-free mayo
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple
- 1 Tbsp. pineapple juice (reserved from crushed pineapple)
- 1 tsp. sugar
- dash of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes prior to serving.
- Store in an air-tight container for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Use a dairy-free mayo – preferably olive-oil based if possible.
- If you need less sugar, leave out the sugar in the recipe.
- Store in an air-tight container for up to two weeks.
- Nutritional Disclaimer
- Category: sauces and condiments
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: aioli, dairy-free aioli, dairy-free recipe, gluten-free, pineapple aioli
Jennifer is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Wanderlust and Wellness since 2016. She creates easy, approachable gluten-free recipes for the everyday home cook; because cooking gluten-free doesn’t mean food has to be complicated or tasteless.
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