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Homemade Bang Bang Sauce

ByLindsey Jenkins
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Bang bang sauce is the perfect sauce for drizzling over crispy shrimp, chicken, dipping veggies, etc. This creamy, sweet and spicy condiment comes together in minutes and is made with only a handful of ingredients.

Looking for more easy sauce recipes? Try my 2 minute kimchi mayo, fry sauce, or Japanese spicy mayo.

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

  • Flavorful – The balance of sweet heat and creamy richness makes the sauce not too sweet and not too spicy.
  • Versatile – Use this spicy sweet sauce as a dip for baked chicken skewers or roasted veggies, a drizzle for tacos, bowls, or spread for sandwiches, wraps, or burgers.
  • Simple – Skip the store-bought versions and make this homemade version instead. It comes together in minutes and only requires need a handful of pantry staples.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this sweet and spicy sauce:

  • Mayonnaise
  • Thai sweet chili sauce
  • Sriracha hot sauce
  • Rice vinegar

How to Make Bang Bang Sauce: Step By Step

Here are some quick visual instructions. The full instructions and ingredient list will be in the printable recipe card below!

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, sweet Thai chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar until smooth. Store in the fridge until ready to use.

Helpful Tips

  • Use a whisk instead of a spoon for the smoothest texture.
  • ​This sauce doesn’t freeze well and is best enjoyed fresh.

Quick Tip: Easily adjust the heat level by increasing the hot sauce to make it spicier. Increase the tanginess by adding a bit more vinegar or fresh lime juice.

Storage

Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.

Make It Your Way: Substitutions & Variations

Please remember that recipes are just a starting point.

How can you make this bang bang sauce recipe using what you already have? Here are some ideas…

  • No rice vinegar? – use fresh lime juice or another mild vinegar such as white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar.
  • No mayo? – for a lighter version, use your favorite plain, thick, greek-style yogurt.
  • Make it vegan – use your favorite vegan mayo. I love the Follow Your Heart brand.
  • Make it spicy – chili garlic sauce to increase the heat and make it more of a garlic chili sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called bang bang sauce?

Bang bang chicken originated in China because of the method used to tenderize the chicken dish. However, bang bang sauce is very Americanized and is most famous for coating Bonefish Grill’s bang bang shrimp appetizer.

How can I adjust the sweetness and spiciness without overpowering the sauce?

Make really small adjustments then taste as you go. Add more sriracha for heat, vinegar for tang, etc., until it tastes good and balanced to you.

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I hope you love this Bang Bang Sauce! If you make this recipe, please leave a comment & a star rating below. Thank you!

Homemade Bang Bang Sauce

A bowl of homemade bang bang sauce with a spoonful dripping over the top.
Bang bang sauce is the perfect sauce for drizzling over crispy shrimp, chicken, dipping veggies, etc. This creamy, sweet and spicy condiment comes together in minutes and is made with just a handful of ingredients.
Author: Lindsey Jenkins
Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup mayo
  • ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha hot sauce depending on personal spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, sweet Thai chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar until smooth. Store in the fridge until ready to use.

Notes

See the blog post for helpful tips, storage, and recipe FAQs.

Make It Your Way: Substitutions & Variations

No rice vinegar? – use fresh lime juice or another mild vinegar such as white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar.
No mayo? – for a lighter version, use your favorite plain, thick, greek-style yogurt.
Make it vegan – use your favorite vegan mayo. I love the Follow Your Heart brand.
Make it spicy – chili garlic sauce to increase the heat and make it more of a garlic chili sauce.

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