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Bang Bang Sauce: The Ultimate Sweet-Spicy Creamy Dip

homemade recipe for bang bang sauce

Bang Bang Sauce

This homemade recipe for Bang Bang sauce is a mayonnaise-based sweet and spicy sauce that tastes great with fried dishes, and pretty much anything else! This sauce is typically consumed with Bang Bang chicken, a Chinese street food dish made out of deep-fried pieces of chicken. This is usually a spicy sauce, such as Sriracha.
However, if desired, additional ingredients such as herbs and spices such as garlic powder and smoked paprika can be added to the recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Sauce

Ready in 3 Minutes – No cooking required!
🔥 Sweet & Spicy Kick – Sriracha adds heat; honey balances it.
🍗 Perfect for Everything – Fries, chicken, shrimp, tacos, or salads.
🧂 Customizable Heat – Adjust spice to your liking.

Key Ingredients

  • Mayonnaise – Creamy base (use Japanese mayo for extra richness).
  • Sweet chili sauce – For sweetness and tang.
  • Sriracha – Adds a garlicky heat (adjust to taste).
  • Honey or sugar – Enhances sweetness.
  • Rice vinegar or lime juice – For brightness (optional).

Serving Ideas

🍗 Drizzle over – Bang Bang Chicken, shrimp, or fried tofu.
🍟 Dip for – Fries, onion rings, or spring rolls.
🌮 Spread on – Burgers, tacos, or sandwiches.

Flavor Boosters

Add ½ tsp smoked paprika – For a smoky twist.
🧄 Mix in minced garlic – For extra punch.
🍋 Zest lime – For a citrusy pop.

This Bang Bang Sauce is so addictive, you’ll want to put it on everything!

Need more dips? Try our Tempura Sauce or Homemade Mayonnaise next! 🔥

Enjoy, share, and happy dipping! 😋

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Cooking Method
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Time
Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins
Servings 6
Calories 175
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

This Bang Bang sauce is a mayonnaise-based sweet and spicy sauce that tastes great with fried dishes, and pretty much anything else! This sauce is typically consumed with Bang Bang chicken, a Chinese street food dish made out of deep-fried pieces of chicken. This is usually a spicy sauce, such as Sriracha.
However, if desired, additional ingredients such as herbs and spices such as garlic powder and smoked paprika can be added to the recipe.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sweet thai chili sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 1 tsp vinegar (cane or rice)
  • Optional
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, chili sauce, and vinegar (cane or rice).

  2. Stir until well blended and smooth.

  3. Its best served with fried foods. Share and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 175kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.1g21%
Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
Cholesterol 10mg4%
Sodium 569mg24%
Potassium 4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
Sugars 7g
Protein 0.4g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.