Easy Homemade Bang Bang Sauce Recipe

If you like that creamy, sweet, slightly spicy sauce that shows up on restaurant appetizers, you’re going to love how easy it is to make at home.

This homemade bang bang sauce takes just a few minutes and uses simple ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen.

It’s creamy, tangy, a little sweet, and has just enough heat to make you want to put it on everything.

And honestly, it’s one of those sauces that can make a very simple dinner feel like something special.

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What Is Bang Bang Sauce?

Bang bang sauce is a creamy sauce traditionally made with mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce. It has a combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors that works especially well with chicken and seafood.

You can make it mild or spicy depending on how much hot sauce you add.

How to Make Bang Bang Sauce

For this homemade version, you’ll need:

• Mayonnaise
• Sweet chili sauce
• Sriracha
• Rice vinegar
• Honey
• Garlic powder

Add everything to a small bowl and whisk until smooth and creamy.

That’s it!

I like to let the sauce sit in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving. The flavors have a chance to blend together, and it tastes even better.

What Is Bang Bang Sauce Good With?

This is where things get fun because there are so many ways to use it.

Try it with:

• Crispy chicken
• Grilled chicken
• Bang bang shrimp
• Grilled shrimp
• Salmon
• Fish tacos
• Chicken tenders
• Egg rolls
• Fried rice
• Chicken lo mein
• Rice bowls
• Stir-fried vegetables
• French fries
• Burgers and sandwiches
• Sushi bowls

You can also drizzle it over roasted vegetables or use it as a dipping sauce for just about anything crispy.

Make It As Spicy As You Like

The nice thing about homemade bang bang sauce is that you can easily adjust the heat.

For a mild sauce, use just a small amount of sriracha.

Want more heat? Add another teaspoon or two.

You can even add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you really like spicy food.

If the sauce is too spicy, add a little more mayonnaise or honey to balance it out.

Bang Bang Sauce vs. Yum Yum Sauce

They look similar, but they aren’t quite the same.

Yum yum sauce is generally creamy, slightly sweet, tangy, and mild.

Bang bang sauce has a more noticeable sweet-and-spicy flavor because of the sweet chili sauce and sriracha.

Both are fantastic with Asian-inspired meals, and having both in the refrigerator gives you plenty of options for homemade takeout night.

Easy Homemade Bang Bang Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
• 1–2 tablespoons sriracha, to taste
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl.
2. Whisk until completely smooth and creamy.
3. Taste and adjust the sriracha or honey to your liking.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

This is another one I’m adding to the homemade sauce collection because it goes so well with the Asian-inspired recipes I’ve been working on lately.

Try it with chicken fried rice, chicken lo mein, egg roll in a bowl, beef and broccoli, or teriyaki chicken for an easy dinner at home.

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