Bang Bang Sauce

Wholesome Cove

This incredibly versatile bang bang sauce combines creamy mayonnaise with sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey for the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required, this restaurant-quality sauce elevates everything from chicken tenders and shrimp to tacos and grilled vegetables, and it stays fresh in your fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Course Sauce

Cuisine Asian

Servings servings

Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

Medium mixing bowl Glass or stainless steel
Whisk
Measuring cups and spoons
Airtight container For storage
Rubber spatula

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise 120ml, use full-fat mayo for best texture
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce 30ml
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce 15ml, adjust to taste for preferred spice level
1 tablespoon honey 15ml
1 teaspoon rice vinegar 5ml
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
salt pinch

Instructions

Add mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce to a medium mixing bowl.
Add sriracha sauce and honey to the bowl.
Sprinkle in garlic powder, paprika, rice vinegar, and a pinch of salt.
Whisk for 30-45 seconds until completely smooth with no streaks. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon but still pourable.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed - add more sriracha for heat, honey for sweetness, or rice vinegar for tanginess.
Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate, or serve immediately. Stir before using if refrigerated.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for the smoothest consistency and easiest whisking.
Start with less sriracha than you think you need - you can always add more but can't take it out.
For best flavor, let the sauce sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 10-14 days in an airtight container. Sauce will thicken slightly when cold.
For a milder version, reduce sriracha to 1 teaspoon and increase honey to 2 tablespoons.
For extra spicy, double the sriracha and add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Kewpie mayonnaise creates a richer, creamier sauce than regular American mayo.
Thin the sauce with water, rice vinegar, or lime juice if using as a salad dressing.
Use a clean spoon each time to prevent introducing bacteria and extend shelf life.
Don't freeze - mayonnaise-based sauces separate and become grainy when thawed.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 15mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

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