Bang Bang Sauce
If you’ve never made Bang Bang Sauce before, you’re genuinely going to be surprised at how something this simple can taste this good. Four ingredients. One bowl. Two minutes. That’s it.
This sauce has that perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and tangy that makes you want to put it on absolutely everything. And around here Bang Bang Chicken is a family favorite.
What Is Bang Bang Sauce?
Bang bang sauce is a creamy, slightly sweet, slightly tangy dipping sauce that’s become hugely popular for a reason coz it just works with so many things. You’ll see it served with crispy shrimp or chicken at restaurants, but once you know how to make it at home, you’ll realize you don’t need to go anywhere.
The base is mayo and sweet chilli sauce, with a little splash of vinegar and sriracha to cut through the richness. Simple as that.
If you’ve tried my Spicy Mayo Sauce, you’ll notice these two are cousins – both creamy, mayo based and dangerously addictive. The big difference is that spicy mayo brings the heat, while this bang bang sauce leans sweeter and milder thanks to the sweet chilli sauce. So if you’re cooking for people who don’t love too much spice, this one is the one to reach for.
Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients
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- Mayonnaise – Use a good quality full-fat mayo for the creamiest result. Hellmann’s work great. You can use light mayo but the sauce won’t be quite as rich.
- Sweet chilli sauce – This is where all the sweetness comes from and makes the sauce unique. Any brand works fine.
- Sriracha – Gives the sauce its kick. One tablespoon is the sweet spot but add more if you want spicy.
- White vinegar – Just a tablespoon to brighten everything up and balance out the sweetness.
How to Make Bang Bang Sauce
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This is genuinely the easiest thing you’ll make all week.
- Add your mayonnaise, sweet chilli sauce, and vinegar into a small bowl.
- Stir until everything is fully combined and you’ve got a smooth, creamy, pinkish-orange sauce. That’s it. You’re done.
- Give it a taste. Want it sweeter? Add a little more sweet chilli. Want more tang? A tiny extra splash of vinegar does the trick. Want more heat? Extra sriracha or a pinch of red chili flakes help.
Recipe Tips
- Make it ahead – This sauce keeps well in the fridge in a sealed jar for up to a week. It actually tastes even better after a day as the flavours settle together.
- Make it lighter – Swap half the mayo for Greek yogurt if you want something a little less rich.
What to Serve Bang Bang Sauce With
This sauce is incredibly versatile. Drizzle it over crispy fried or grilled chicken, use it as a dipping sauce for shrimp or fish fillets, or spoon it alongside grilled salmon or white fish. Or use it in the marinade and brush it over for bang bang chicken.
It’s also amazing spooned over rice bowls or served as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and veggie sticks. Honestly, once you make it you’ll find yourself reaching for it with just about everything.
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Recipe
4 Ingredient Bang Bang Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl. Stir together until smooth and fully combined.
- Taste and adjust – more sweet chilli for sweetness, more sriracha for heat, more vinegar for tang.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.
Notes
- For extra heat, add another teaspoon of sriracha on top of the tablespoon already in the recipe or red chili flakes.
- Rice wine vinegar can be used instead of white vinegar for a slightly milder flavour.
- A teaspoon of garlic powder and/or paprika is a great optional addition.
- Storage: Store in an airtight jar or container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Stir before serving. Do not freeze.