Our easy homemade Bang Bang Sauce is a creamy, sweet-and-spicy condiment that brightens a wide range of dishes. Built from a simple base of mayonnaise blended with sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and hot honey, this sauce delivers a lively harmony of heat, sugar, and savory richness. It’s quick to make, stores well, and transforms everyday proteins, vegetables, and sandwiches into something special.
Homemade Bang Bang Sauce
This version of Bang Bang Sauce is designed to be approachable and adaptable. It requires only a few pantry staples and comes together in minutes. Use it as a dip for fried or grilled proteins, a drizzle for tacos and bowls, or a dressing for crisp salads and slaws. Because the flavors meld as it rests, the sauce often tastes even better the next day.
Keep a jar in the fridge so you can add a punch of flavor to weeknight dinners, snack boards, and weekend gatherings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Versatile: Works as a dip, sandwich spread, dressing, or finishing sauce.
- Fast: Ready in about five minutes—no cooking required.
- Customizable: Easily tweak the heat, sweetness, or texture to suit your taste.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Flavors develop over time, and it stores well in the refrigerator.
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Recipe Shopping List
Most ingredients are pantry staples. If you already have mayonnaise and sriracha, you’re halfway there. Below are the items to gather; exact amounts appear in the recipe card further down.
- Mayo (or a lighter substitute such as Greek yogurt)
- Sriracha or preferred hot sauce
- Sweet chili sauce
- Hot honey or regular honey mixed with a pinch of cayenne
How To Make This Recipe
The process is straightforward: combine, taste, adjust, and chill. Use a small bowl or jar and stir until the sauce is smooth and homogenous. For a thinner consistency, add a teaspoon of water or lemon juice.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon sriracha (start with less if you prefer milder), ¼ cup sweet chili sauce, and 2 teaspoons hot honey.
- Mix Thoroughly: Whisk until completely smooth with no streaks of sauce or mayo remaining.
- Taste and Adjust: Add more sriracha to increase heat, more hot honey for sweetness, or a squeeze of lime to add brightness.
- Store: Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for best flavor; it will keep the flavors for up to two weeks.
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Recipe FAQ
Stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator, the sauce will generally keep for up to two weeks. Always use clean utensils to prevent cross-contamination and check for any off smells before using.
Yes. Making the sauce a few hours or the night before lets the flavors meld and intensify. Give it a quick stir before serving.
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for some or all of the mayonnaise. For vegan options, use a plant-based mayo. Adjust sweet chili sauce or hot honey based on your preferred sweetness level.
Absolutely. Increase or reduce the sriracha to suit your heat tolerance. You can also swap sriracha for another hot sauce or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for more heat.
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Serve This With
- Chicken tenders — as a dipping sauce
- Griddle shrimp — tossed with warm shrimp
- Grilled salmon — brushed on as a finishing sauce
More Homemade Sauces
- Vinegar BBQ Sauce
- Korean Chicken Wing Sauce
- Homemade Enchilada Sauce
- Alabama White Sauce
- Old Bay Buffalo Sauce
- Homemade Tartar Sauce
- Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce
- Potsticker Sauce
Bang Bang Sauce
This sweet and spicy homemade Bang Bang Sauce is perfect with hibachi-style dishes or tossed with your favorite grilled protein. It’s creamy, bright, and easy to customize.
5 minutes
5 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or 2 teaspoons for a milder heat)
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons hot honey
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 156
Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 8mg
Sodium: 260mg
Carbohydrates: 7g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 0.3g