10 Simple Dishes You Can Make with Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is one of the most versatile ingredients in a kitchen. Cooks should think of it not only as a spread or binder, but as an ingredient that adds fat, acidity, and emulsification to both cold and cooked dishes. Uncooked ingredients like boiled eggs, tinned tuna, cabbage, shredded chicken, or raw vegetables take well to mayo because it binds and enriches them. Cooked ingredients—roasted potatoes, grilled corn, fried tofu, steamed broccoli—gain creaminess and flavour when combined with mayo.

You can also cook with mayonnaise. Because it contains oil and egg, it browns beautifully, keeps meat moist, and helps form a crust. Mayo-baked fish, mayo-roasted vegetables, and even mayo-spread toast use these properties to great effect.

Here are 10 simple, reliable recipes showcasing how mayo can transform everyday ingredients.

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1. Egg Mayo Sandwich

Ingredients

• 2 boiled eggs, chopped
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• ½ tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tsp chopped chives
• 2 slices soft bread

Method

1. Combine eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, chives, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix gently to a chunky consistency.
3. Spread onto bread and press closed.

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2. Tuna-Mayonnaise Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 tin tuna, drained
• 1½ tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 spring onion, sliced
• 1 bowl hot cooked rice
• Sesame seeds, to finish

Method

1. Mix tuna, mayonnaise, soy sauce, and spring onion.
2. Spoon over warm rice.
3. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

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3. Mayo-Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients

• 400g parboiled potato chunks
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• Salt, pepper, paprika

Method

1. Toss potatoes with mayo, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Spread on a baking tray.
3. Roast at 220°C for 25–30 minutes until crisp.

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4. Chicken Mayonnaise Salad Wrap

Ingredients

• 150g cooked shredded chicken
• 1–2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp finely chopped celery
• Squeeze of lemon juice
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tortilla wrap

Method

1. Mix chicken, mayonnaise, celery, lemon, salt, and pepper.
2. Spoon onto a tortilla.
3. Roll tightly and slice in half.

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5. Spicy Mayo Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 pack instant noodles
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp sriracha
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• Spring onions, optional

Method

1. Cook noodles and drain.
2. Mix mayo, sriracha, and soy in a bowl.
3. Toss noodles in the sauce.
4. Garnish with spring onions.

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6. Corn Ribs with Chilli Mayonnaise

Ingredients

• 2 corn cobs, cut into quarters
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• ½ lime, juiced

Method

1. Grill or air-fry corn ribs until lightly charred.
2. Mix mayo, chilli powder, and lime.
3. Brush onto the hot corn before serving.

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7. Mayo-Baked Fish

Ingredients

• 1 cod or haddock fillet
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 small garlic clove, grated
• Mixed herbs
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. Mix mayo with garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
2. Spread a thin layer over the fish.
3. Bake at 200°C for 12–15 minutes until flaky.

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8. Crispy Tofu with Sesame Mayonnaise

Ingredients

• 200g firm tofu, cubed
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• ½ tsp sesame oil
• ½ tsp rice vinegar
• Sesame seeds

Method

1. Pan-fry tofu until golden.
2. Stir mayo, sesame oil, and vinegar into a sauce.
3. Toss tofu lightly in the sauce.
4. Finish with sesame seeds.

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9. Crunchy Slaw with Mayo-Lime Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• ½ cup grated carrot
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• Juice of ½ lime
• Pinch of sugar, salt

Method

1. Mix mayo, lime juice, sugar, and salt.
2. Add cabbage and carrot.
3. Toss well and chill briefly.

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10. Garlic Mayo Toast

Ingredients

• 2 slices bread
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• Parsley, optional

Method

1. Mix mayo and garlic.
2. Spread thinly on bread.
3. Toast or grill until golden.
4. Sprinkle parsley if desired.