Immersion Blender Mayo

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Last Updated on June 30, 2025 by Toya

If you’ve ever tried making homemade mayonnaise, only to end up with a runny mess or sore arms from endless whisking, or, you’ve thought that making mayo from scratch is too complicated to bother with, then this easy immersion belnder mayo recipe is just what you need!

When I made homemade mayonnaise for the very first time, I did so using the hand whisking method, and boy was it hard. But, ever since I’ve started making my mayo using an immersion blender, I now make the creamiest, dreamiest mayo in under a minute, and it turns out perfect every single time! Without the sore arms!

Since I started using my handy immersion blender, I no longer have this issue of the mayo breaking on me halfway through (this can be such a huge headache) and I don’t need to use any fancy techniques to make it! It’s totally stress free and easy!

So, today, I’m going to show you exactly how to make mayo using an immersion blender—and why an immersion blender deserves a permanent spot in your kitchen drawer!

This is the exact immersion blender I use — it’s affordable, powerful, and makes homemade mayo unbelievably easy.

Why Use an Immersion Blender for Mayo?

Making mayo the traditional way means slowly drizzling in the oil while whisking like your life depends on it. One tiny slip-up, and boom—it separates. That used to be me every time I made homemade mayonnaise. It was messy, time-consuming, and honestly? Just plain frustrating. I can’t even count how many times my mayo flopped using the old-school method— and it was probably because of my own mistakes. But I’m so glad I found this easier way to make homemade mayo using an immersion blender.

Now when I make homemade mayo with my immersion blender, I just toss everything into a narrow, wide-mouth jar, hit the button, and that’s it—perfect mayo in seconds.

I love that I can make mayo in seconds and then just rinse the blender head off. So easy!

Enough of my rambling. Here is exactly what you need to make mayo in an immersion blender in minutes!

Ingredients

• 1 cup avocado oil or light olive oil (neutral flavor), (240 ml)
• 1 large egg, (about 50 g)
• ½ teaspoon salt, (3 g)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, (5 g)
• Juice of 1 lemon, (about 2 tablespoons or 30 ml)
• ½ tablespoon vinegar, (7 ml)
• A pinch of sugar, optional (less than 1 g)

Optional:

• Garlic or herbs for flavor

Helpful Tools

Making homemade mayonnaise can be super easy and quick withthe right tools. Here is a lis of ebverything you need to make the perfect creamy mayo in seconds!

• Immersion Blender – my go-to tool for perfect mayo – If you haven’t tried making mayo with an immersion blender yet, you’re in for quite the surprise! It’s hands down my favorite tool for the job. With its 8-speed settings and turbo mode, this immersion blender helps you to whip up mayo in seconds with no mess!

• Wide-mouth glass jars – If you want to blend and store in the same jar! – You don’t have to dirty extra dishes when you can blend and store all in one jar! These wide-mouth glass jars are perfect for mayo. The wide opening gives the immersion blender plenty of room to do its thing, and I love that I can just pop the lid on and store the mayo in the same jar — super convenient!

• Avocado oil – mild and perfect for mayo! – For a smooth, creamy mayo, avocado oil is my secret weapon. It has such a mild flavor that lets the other ingredients shine through, and it gives the mayo the perfect velvety texture.

How To Make Immersion Blender Mayo

To make this mayonnaise, start by placing all the ingredients at the bottom of a tall, narrow jar or container that fits the head of your immersion blender.

The order in which you add the ingredients is not critical in this method, (although I always add my egg first) but it’s very important that everything is at room temperature, especially the egg. This helps the mixture emulsify properly.

Once all the ingredients are in the jar—avocado oil, egg, salt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, and optionally a pinch of sugar— you give them a few seconds to settle so the egg sits at the bottom.
Then insert the immersion blender all the way to the bottom of the jar, making sure it’s directly over the egg yolk.

Begin blending without moving the blender for about 15 to 20 seconds. You’ll see the bottom part turning white and thick as the emulsion starts to form. Keep the blender still during this initial phase so that the emulsion establishes properly.

After that, slowly begin to tilt and lift the blender slightly, allowing the rest of the oil to incorporate. Move the blender up and down gently until the entire mixture has thickened into a smooth, creamy mayonnaise. This usually takes no more than a minute in total.

Taste the mayonnaise and adjust the salt or acidity if needed. If it’s too thick, you can add a teaspoon of water or lemon juice and blend briefly again.

Once ready, transfer this creamy hand blender mayonnaise to a clean container with a lid and refrigerate. It keeps well in the fridge for about one week.

Smart Tip: Use a Wide-Mouth Mason Jar

Want even less cleanup? Make your mayo right in the jar you’ll store it in. A wide-mouth mason jar with a narrow body like this one is perfect for this—the blender fits right in, and once you’re done blending, just screw on the lid and pop it in the fridge.

Just make sure your jar is wide enough for the blender head to reach the bottom.

I recommend these wide-mouth mason jars on Amazon — they’re sturdy, fit most immersion blenders, and come with leak-proof lids.

Troubleshooting Common Hand Blender Mayo Mistakes

My mayo didn’t thicken. What happened?
Make sure your jar isn’t too wide and that the blender is all the way at the bottom before starting. A wide mouth, narrow jar is perfect for making mayo at home.

My mayo looks too yellow. Is that normal?
Yes! The color often depends on the egg yolk and the type of oil used. Using avocado oil and fresh eggs can make the mayo look more yellow than white, which is totally fine.

My mayo separated after storing. Can I fix it?
Yes you can! To fix this, just add a new egg yolk to a clean jar and slowly blend the separated mayo back in. It will come together again.

Ways to Use Homemade Mayo

This mayo can be used in:

• Egg salads or chicken salads
• As a base for aioli or flavored dips
• On sandwiches or wraps
• In dressings or sauces

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a regular blender instead?
You can, foe xample, I share 3 ways to make homemade mayo here. but immersion blenders are faster, and easier to clean.

How long does homemade mayo last?
Homemade mayo can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week. And make sure you always use a clean spoon to avoid contamination.

If you’ve ever been intimidated by the idea of making your own homemade mayo, you must give this immersion blender method a try. It takes less than a minute, makes virtually no mess, and gives you the silkiest, freshest immersion blender mayonnaise ever!