marinades & sauces

Easy Homemade Bang Bang Sauce

Posted by texasgirlcooks on

Creamy, sweet and just a little spicy, this homemade Bang Bang Sauce is one of those recipes you’ll want to keep in the fridge! It takes just a few minutes to make with simple ingredients and tastes delicious on everything from crispy shrimp and chicken tenders to burgers, tacos and rice bowls.

The combination of sweet chili sauce, sriracha and honey gives it the perfect balance of sweetness and heat. Plus, you can easily adjust the spice level to your liking.

Bang Bang Sauce Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 (about 2 tablespoons each)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar and minced garlic.
  2. Whisk until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Taste and adjust the sriracha for more heat or add a little extra honey for sweetness.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
  5. Stir before serving and enjoy!

Delicious Ways to Use Bang Bang Sauce

  • Shrimp: Toss with crispy fried or air-fried shrimp.
  • Chicken: Serve as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders or nuggets.
  • Tacos: Drizzle over shrimp, chicken or fish tacos.
  • Rice Bowls: Add to sushi bowls, grilled chicken bowls or veggie bowls.
  • Burgers: Spread onto burgers or sandwiches.
  • Fries: Use as a dip for French fries or sweet potato fries.

Tips for the Best Bang Bang Sauce

Adjust the heat: Start with one teaspoon of sriracha and add more if you like it spicy.

Make it ahead: This sauce tastes even better after chilling for 30 minutes.

Make it lighter: Replace some or all of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt for a tangier, lighter version.

Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Do not freeze.

Estimated Nutrition Per Serving

Based on 8 servings, using regular mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon of sriracha.

  • Calories: 135
  • Protein: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Fiber: 0g

Nutrition values are estimates and will vary depending on the brands used.

Leave a Reply