This creamy homemade spicy mayo recipe is the perfect dipping sauce! With just 5 simple ingredients, you can have this sauce ready to enjoy.
Check out some of my other delicious sauce recipes, like the copycat Canes Sauce or my popular Burger sauce recipe!
SPICY MAYO SAUCE
Looking to elevate your dishes with a kick of flavor? This homemade spicy mayo is the perfect creamy, zesty condiment to take your sushi, burgers, fries, or even salads to the next level! With just 5 simple ingredients, you can whip up this spicy and tangy sauce. This easy spicy mayo recipe is sure to become your go-to dipping sauce.
INGREDIENTS-
- Mayo– The key ingredient to this sauce is of course mayo! Be sure to use a high-quality mayo like Hellman’s mayo or Kewpie mayonnaise.
- Sriracha– For the best results, use the original Huy Fong sriracha hot sauce! But you can also use off brand sriracha sauces, I like to use Trader Joe’s sriracha sauce.
- Vinegar– Adding classic white vinegar helps enhance flavors and gives it extra creaminess.
- Sugar– To balance out the tangy flavors, a bit of granulated sugar elevates the flavors and balances out the spice from the hot sauce and tang from the vinegar!
- Lemon– Either lemon or lime can be used!
HOW TO MAKE SPICY MAYO
In minutes, you can have this creamy and tango spicy mayo sauce ready to enjoy!
- In a bowl or jar, add all the ingredients for the sauce.
- Whisk until fully combined and creamy.
- Serve with desired sides, or store in the fridge until ready to use.
| Storing– Store the spicy mayo in a jar or airtight container for 1-2 weeks! I love this sauce jar for all my homemade sauces. |
SERVING IDEAS
There are so many ways that you can enjoy this spicy mayo recipe! Here are some classic ways:
- Sushi– The most popular way to enjoy spicy mayo is to serve it with sushi! Whether you add it into your homemade sushi or dip it into sushi, it totally elevates the sushi game!
- Bowls– Use the sauce as a topping and drizzle it over your salmon bowls or sushi bowls!
- Tacos– Drizzle this spicy mayo over your fish or salmon tacos for a kick!
- Spread– Spread some sauce on your buns when making burgers or grilled chicken sandwiches for a kick in your sandwich!
- Dipping Sauce– Use this as a dipping sauce for your French Fries, potato wedges, or even chicken tenders!
- Dinner– Pair this sauce with your Hibachi dinner or your Blackened Tilapia, the perfect dipping sauce.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Yes, you can use your favorite mayo for this sauce.
The sriracha hot sauce is what makes the sauce spicy, so if you want it spicy adjust the amount of hot sauce you add.
Be sure to store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge.
No, I do not recommend that you freeze this sauce.
No, these sauces are both different! Yum yum sauce is a sweet and tangy sauce that does not include hot sauce. While spicy mayo is a spicy sauce.
If you do not have sriracha on hand, you can swap it for chili garlic sauce, classic hot sauce like Frank’s hot sauce or even paprika and cayenne powder!
OTHER SAUCE RECIPES-
If you love sauce as much as I do, check out some other delicious and easy homemade sauces:
Homemade Spicy Mayo Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp sriracha hot sauce
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice or lime juice
Instructions
- In a bowl or jar, add the mayo, sriracha, vinegar, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and fully blended.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dishes or store in the fridge for later use.
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