Bang Bang Sauce (Copycat Recipe)

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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• ❤️ Favorite things about this recipe
• 📝 Ingredients you'll need
• 🥣 Before you begin: essential tools
• 🥄 Step by step: instructions
• 👩‍🍳 Variations to make it your own
• 👍 Let's make the perfect recipe: Amira's tips
• 🧺 How to store leftovers
• ⌛ Make Ahead
• 🍽️ Perfect pairings: what to serve with
• 💬 Your questions answered: FAQs
• 📣 Related Recipes
• Asian inspired sauces
• Bang Bang Sauce

❤️ Favorite things about this recipe

• There's no need to pay high prices at restaurants to satisfy your craving, you can make this mayo-based 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 you'll need

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. Use your favorite hot sauce instead of sriracha.

🥣 Before you begin: essential tools

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• Small bowl
• Whisk or spoon

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🥄 Step by step: instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

1. Add all the ingredients to a small bowl.
2. Then mix well until fully combined.

👩‍🍳 Variations to make it your own

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. 

👍 Let's make the perfect recipe: 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.
• You can also sweeten it more using honey, for our taste I find my chili sauce sweet enough.
• I recommend that you taste the sauce as you go so that you can get the spice level that your family enjoys.

🧺 How to store leftovers

Refrigerate - 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.

Freeze - I do not recommend freezing this sauce.

⌛ 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.

🍽️ Perfect pairings: what to serve with

• This sauce can be paired with many different meals, try it on top of chicken, grilled 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 . 

💬 Your questions answered: FAQs

📣 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.
• Creamy and so delicious this Avocado Ranch Dressing is a restaurant quality sauce/dip that will become your favorite.
• Whipped Ricotta Dip is a delicious appetizer with a creamy texture and rich flavor. Ricotta combined with olive oil, lime and some fresh herbs. A light and bright addition to your next party appetizers.

Asian inspired sauces

• 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.
• This 3 Ingredient Stir Fri Sauce is ready in less than 5 minutes. With just soy sauce, maple syrup, and cornstarch, you can create the most flavorful and versatile sauce for your next stir fry in 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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