Bang Bang Sauce is a creamy, mayonnaise-based sauce that is spicy and slightly sweet, perfect for pairing with fried shrimp, or chicken, or used as a dipping sauce. And, it is made with just four ingredients! I have used the homemade sauce with my popular Bang Bang Chicken Skewers, Bang Bang Shrimp, Bang Bang chicken, and Bang Bang salmon, to name a few delicious ways!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Mayonnaise: The base of the sauce is mayonnaise. If you don’t have any on hand, make homemade mayonnaise! If looking for a lighter version, try using low-fat mayonnaise or Greek yogurt as the base.
Sweet Chili Sauce: Thai sweet chili sauce gives the sauce a little sweetness with a little bit of heat. It is also delicious to have on hand for other recipes like my sweet chili chicken and crab rangoon nachos.
Honey: Honey adds a layer of sweetness to balance the creamy and spicy parts of the sauce. If you prefer the sauce to be more on the sweeter side, add more honey.
Sriracha: Sriracha gives the sauce more of a spicy kick. You can add more (or use less), depending on how much heat you can handle! Other hot sauces can be used in place of sriracha, such as Tabasco or Frank’s Red Hot, but adjust the quantity to match the desired heat level.
Variations To Bang Bang Sauce
There are some variations of this recipe you could try. Here are some options:
- Add lemon juice: Adding lemon juice can brighten the sauce and cut through some of the creaminess with the acidity.
- Use rice wine vinegar: If you prefer a tangier sauce, substitute the honey with rice wine vinegar. This gives the sauce a slight tartness to each bite.
- Add minced garlic: Adding garlic will give the sauce even more depth of flavor. Start with about 1/2 teaspoon and adjust per taste.
Why You Will Love Homemade Bang Bang Sauce
There are a few reasons why you will love this recipe for homemade bang bang sauce:
- It is made using only four ingredients!
- The sauce is easy to prepare. Add extra flavor to foods without a lot of effort!
- You can adjust the spice level. Make it as hot (or not) as you like!
- It is a versatile sauce. It can be used for bang bang shrimp pasta, air fryer bang bang shrimp, Bang Bang Chicken Bowl, and chicken skewers, just to get you started, and your taste buds excited!
- It’s delicious!
How To Store Bang Bang Sauce
If not using the sauce immediately, store bang bang sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last up to a week. When ready to use, give it a good stir. I do not recommend freezing the sauce.
More Bang Bang Deliciousness!
Bang Bang Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup (116 g) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (66 g) Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Sriracha
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the ingredients. Mix well.
- Serve immediately. Or, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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Delicious! Thank you!
Bang Bang Sauce is very very delicious.