Bang Bang Sauce Recipe (2024)

Published September 18, 2023.This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

This tasty mayo-based Bang Bang Sauce recipe is jam-packed with sweet-spicy flavor and is perfect for to serve as a dipper or a sauce to coat. You’ll love the amazing taste of this sauce.

It doesn’t matter if it’s on a steak or a simple open-faced sandwich. We are a sauce family and love to complement what we eat with plenty of it. If you’re similar, then definitely try my Arrabbiata Sauce or Avocado Crema.

Bang Bang Sauce

Bang Bang sauce is a spicy-sweet mayonnaise-based sauce consisting of mayo, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, and vinegar. It is traditionally used to coat Bang Bang Shrimp and is also served on the side with that dish. The name of this sauce is based on the Bonefish Grill restaurant chain.

The flavors in this are very versatile and can be used on sandwiches, as a dipper, or alongside proteins like chicken fingers. In addition, you’ll love easy this is to make.

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Mayonnaise– Any good full-fatmayonnaisewill work.
• Sriracha – You will need to use sriracha sauce for this recipe. No, hot sauce will not work.
• Chili Sauce – This Thai sweet chili sauce can be found in the Asian isle in the grocery store. It is better known as Mae Ploy.
• Vinegar – I used rice wine vinegar. The other option would be distilled vinegar.

How to Make Bang Bang Sauce from Scratch

Add the mayonnaise, sriracha, Thai sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, and salt, and pepper to a medium-sized bowl.

Next, whisk the ingredients together until they are completely combined.

Store the sauce or serve it.

Make-Ahead and Storage

Make-Ahead:You can make this bang bang sauce to 2 days ahead of time. You may need to re-season it before serving it.

How to Store:Cover and keep it in the refrigerator for 5 days. This will not freeze well.

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