Smoky Aioli Recipes

POTATO WEDGES WITH SMOKY AIOLI

Steps:

• Place a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven; preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Wash the potatoes well, then pat them dry. Cut each potato lengthwise into 1-inch-thick wedges. Toss the wedges with 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper.
• Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and brush it lightly with oil. Arrange the wedges, cut-side-down, on the sheet in a single layer. Bake until the underside is golden brown and not sticking to the baking sheet, about 25 minutes. Use a metal spatula to loosen and flip the potatoes, then continue to bake until golden brown and crisp all over, about 20 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add the paprika and cook 30 seconds, stirring. Remove from the heat and cool slightly; then stir the mixture into the mayonnaise.
• Sprinkle the potato wedges with parsley and serve with the aioli for dipping.

CHIPOTLE AIOLI (SPICY)

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle peppers, garlic, and salt together in a bowl. Place in refrigerator until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

SMOKY AIOLI

Steps:

• Toast cumin seeds and coriander seeds in small skillet over medium-high heat until aromatic and slightly darker in color, shaking skillet often, about 1 1/2 minutes. Cool. Finely grind toasted seeds in spice grinder or in mortar with pestle. Whisk mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic, and ground spices in small bowl. Season aioli to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Aioli can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

DRY RUBBED HANGER STEAK WITH SMOKY AIOLI AND CHARRED PEPPERS

Steps:

• For the steak: Place the steaks on a parchment-lined sheet pan. In a small bowl, mix the mustard powder, paprika, salt, chili powder and pepper. Sprinkle the mixture all over the steaks. Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours.
• Make the charred peppers: Heat a large braiser or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until searing hot. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the baby bell sweet and shishito peppers with the olive oil, habaneros, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Add the pepper mixture to the braiser and lower the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until charred in spots and tender but still with some bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Make the vinaigrette: While the peppers are cooking, in a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, pickled peppers, vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Once the charred pepper mixture is cooked, add them to the vinaigrette along with the quartered pickled peppers. Toss to coat well and set aside.
• Make the aioli: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, pepper brine, cherry peppers, paprika, garlic and salt to taste. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Cook the steaks: Preheat a grill pan or grill over medium-high heat. Cook the steaks on the grill pan or grill, flipping only once, for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare or until an instant-read thermometer registers between 120 to 125 degrees F. Allow the meat to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Slice the meat against the grain to ensure tenderness. Sprinkle with the basil, chives and thyme. Serve with the charred peppers and smoky oli.

SMOKY CHIPOTLE AIOLI

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
• Store in an airtight container in the the refrigerator for up to a week.

GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS WITH CHEDDAR AND SMOKY AIOLI

Steps:

• Toast cumin seeds and coriander seeds in small skillet over medium-high heat until aromatic and slightly darker in color, shaking skillet often, about 1 1/2 minutes; cool.
• Finely grind toasted seeds in spice grinder or in mortar with pestle.
• Whisk mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic, and ground spices in small bowl.
• Season aioli to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• (* DO AHEAD: Aioli can be made 1 day ahead.)
• Cover and refrigerate.
• Place turkey in medium bowl.
• Add 2 tablespoons aioli; mix gently.
• Using damp hands, divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions, then form each into scant 3/4-inch-thick patty, about 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
• Using thumb, make small indentation in center of each burger.
• (**DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead).
• Cover and chill.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
• Sprinkle burgers with salt and pepper.
• Brush onion slices and bell pepper pieces with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Grill onions and bell peppers until soft and charred, about 4 minutes per side.
• Grill turkey burgers 5 minutes.
• Turn over; grill until almost cooked through, about 4 minutes.
• Top each burger with 1 cheese slice and grill until meat is cooked through and cheese melts, about 1 minute longer.
• Place 1 turkey burger on each of 4 bun bottoms.
• Arrange grilled red pepper pieces, then grilled red onion slices over.
• Top each with dollop of aioli and some arugula.
• Cover burgers with bun tops and serve with pickle wedges and corn chips.