Bang Bang Sauce is a creamy and spicy sauce with a delicious blend of flavors that can be used as a dipping sauce or as a topping for a variety of foods such as vegetables and proteins.
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❤️ Why its a must-try
- There's no need to pay high prices at restaurants to satisfy your craving, you can make this spicy sauce at home with this recipe.
- You only need simple ingredients, that are pantry staples so you may not even need to take a trip to the grocery store.
- It's a great way to add extra flavor to your meals at home.
This bang bang sauce recipe is extremely versatile and can be used in a variety of ways, plus it comes together in just a couple minutes, making meal time a breeze.
📝 Ingredients
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
📋 Ingredient Notes
- Mayonnaise - Mayo adds a creamy and tangy flavor to this sauce.
- Thai sweet chili sauce - Sweet chili sauce is tangy, sweet, and has a simple touch of heat.
- Sriracha sauce - This condiment adds a nice kick of spice to your sauce.
🥄 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Add all the ingredients to a small bowl.
- Then mix well until fully combined.
🥣 Equipment
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- Small bowl
- Whisk or spoon
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💡 Amira's Tips
- The best part of making this homemade sauce at home is that you get to control the level of sweetness and heat.
- Adding more chili sauce will give you more sweetness than heat. Adding more sriracha will give you more heat than sweet. So, adjust these these to suit your tastes.
- I recommend that you taste the sauce as you go so that you can get the spice level that your family enjoys.
🧺 Storage
Store the leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. I like to store it in a mason jar or dressing bottle to keep it fresh.
⌛ Make Ahead
The flavors of this creamy sauce will continue to develop once it's made, so feel free to make it a day or two ahead and keep it in the fridge for the best taste.
🍽️ Serve With
This sauce can be paired with many different meals, try it on top of chicken, shrimp, or even roasted vegetables such as cauliflower. It will also work well as boneless wings when you toss chicken nuggets into it.
You can also use this homemade bang bang sauce as a dipping sauce for your favorite proteins such as these Crispy Chicken Patties. This tasty sauce almost makes a great dipping sauce for french fries or to coat these Air Frozen Chicken Wings in.
👩🍳 Variations
For those looking to customize their Bang Bang Sauce, consider exploring these variations to tailor it to your palate:
- For a vegan-friendly option use vegan mayo to make this sauce.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime or lemon juice to the sauce for a bright burst of citrus.
- For a burst of garlic, add a teaspoon of minced garlic, or a ½ teaspoon of garlic powder for more flavor.
- Want to keep the creamy texture but make a healthier version of this easy sauce? Swap out the mayo for plain Greek yogurt.
- If you want a spicy dipping sauce, add a dash of your favorite hot sauce or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to increase the heat.
💬 FAQs
This sauce comes from Sichuan and it's believed to get its name from the Chinese word bàng which means stick.
Sweet chili sauce is made from a base of chili peppers blended with sugar, garlic, and rice vinegar. This combination offers a unique balance of sweetness and spice.
There is a difference between bang bang shrimp sauce, and boom boom sauce. The difference is that while boom boom sauce is a delicious sauce, it has tomato sauce or ketchup added as well as other herbs and spices.
📣 Related Recipes
- This Sour Cream Sauce is another great option the next time you are looking for tasty dips or for topping your favorite meals. It's creamy and tangy with a hint of garlic and spice.
- Zhoug is a spicy cilantro sauce that's perfect for adding a kick to your meals. It's the perfect sauce to serve with grilled meats or as a dip.
- Looking for a sweet sauce that you can use for dipping fruits or a topping for a bowl of ice cream? This Date Caramel Sauce is the perfect choice.
- Szechuan sauce is a spicy and savory sauce with a hint of sweetness originated in China. It can be used as a dip, sauce or a marinade for many dishes.You'll love my homemade version as it is very adaptable and comes together in less than 10 minutes.
- Give your favorite meals a kick and take it to the next level with this spicy Sriracha Mayo sauce. Easy to make 5-minute sauce with a handful of ingredients.
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Bang Bang Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2-3 Tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2-3 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- In a small bowl add all the sauce ingredients and mix well until smooth.
Notes
- I have found that more than 2 Tablespoons of the sweet chili sauce made it too sweet for us.
- Also more than 2 teaspoons of sriracha sauce was too hot for me. If you do not handle spicy stuff well, you may want to start with just a teaspoon and work your way up. It is harder to fix a too spicy sauce.
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Amanda
Looks delicious, gonna try this recipe.