Bang Bang Sauce: The Ultimate Sweet-Spicy Creamy Dip
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!
Prep Time:
5 minsCook Time:
5 minsTotal Time:
10 mins
Servings6
Calories175
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
1cup mayonnaise
2tbsp sweet thai chili sauce
1 1/2tbsp sriracha sauce
1tsp vinegar (cane or rice)
Optional
1tbsp garlic powder
1tbsp smoked paprika
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, chili sauce, and vinegar (cane or rice).
Stir until well blended and smooth.
Its best served with fried foods. Share and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories175kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13.1g21%
Saturated Fat1.9g10%
Cholesterol10mg4%
Sodium569mg24%
Potassium4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Sugars7g
Protein0.4g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.