Learn how to make the best Sriracha Mayo! This recipe is one of those sauces that instantly makes everything taste better. It's creamy, spicy, tangy, and ridiculously easy to make with just a few ingredients.
Why This Recipe is the Best
We love this super simple Sriracha Mayo Recipe because it is easy to make, and it's customizable.
We love how easy it is to adjust. Make it extra spicy, sweeter with honey or maple syrup, lighter with Greek yogurt, or thinner for a spicy salad dressing or sushi sauce. It's one of those homemade sauces that works with almost everything.
For more of our homemade sauces, try Peanut Sauce, Yum Yum Sauce, and Bang Bang Sauce.
Jump to:
Key Ingredients
Make this homemade sauce with 3 basic ingredients and a splash of lime.
- Mayo and Sriracha- Use your favorite brands of mayonnaise and Sriracha. You can even use avocado-style mayonnaise for this recipe.
- Lime Juice- Give this sauce a fresh flavor with fresh-squeezed lime. You can also use lime juice from the bottle.
- Garlic- We love adding garlic to our sriracha mayo! It really adds a flavor boost.
How to make Sriracha Mayo
Use these step-by-step instructions as a guide to get the best results. This is a fun and easy recipe to make.
- Begin by adding all of the ingredients to a small bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together until smooth. You can serve right away or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Helpful Hint: Add a little bit of sriracha at a time! Different brands vary in level of spice. You'll want to add a little at a time until you reach that perfect level you like.
Common Mistakes
Depending on what you are using it for, your sauce may be too thick. Instead of adding more sriracha, try adding a teaspoon of water to help thin the sauce. That way, you can easily drizzle it on dishes like sushi!
Top tip
Make a double batch and keep it in the refrigerator because it disappears fast and goes with almost everything.
Recipe
Easy Sriracha Mayo
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4-6 teaspoons sriracha
- 2 teaspoons lime juice fresh squeezed
- 1 garlic clove finely minced or scant ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. See notes below for serving ideas!
Notes
- We highly recommend lime juice over lemon juice, but lemon juice will do in a pinch.
- We love putting this on our salmon bowls, teriyaki bowls, coating it on shredded chicken and making paninis with it, or using it as a bang bang sauce replacement for any of our bang bang recipes. The options are endless!
Nutrition
Replace the Bang Bang sauce in our Bang Bang Shrimp, Bang Bang Shrimp Bowl, or Bang Bang Tacos with this Sriracha Mayo.
Variations and Substitutions
- Honey Sriracha Mayo- Add 1-2 teaspoons honey for a sweet and spicy version that's amazing on salmon, shrimp, and chicken.
- Greek Yogurt- Replace part of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter, higher-protein sauce.
- Soy Sauce- Add a splash of soy sauce for extra umami flavor in sushi bowls or poke bowls.
- Maple Sriracha Mayo- Add a little maple syrup for a sweet, smoky flavor that's delicious on burgers and Brussels sprouts.
- Aioli Style-Use extra garlic for a more garlic-forward spicy aioli.
What to Put Sriracha Mayo On
Sriracha Mayo is one of our family's go-to sauces. Here are some of our favorite dishes to put it on.
- Salmon bowls
- Sushi rolls
- Poke bowls
- Fish tacos
- Burgers
- Shrimp tacos
- Rice bowls
- Chicken sandwiches
- Paninis
- Tuna bowls
- Brussels sprouts
- Fries
- Sushi bake
- Dipping sauce for shrimp or chicken
It also works great as a spicy salad dressing or dip.
Storing
Store sriracha mayo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
FAQ
Usually, yes. Most spicy mayo recipes are made with mayonnaise and sriracha.
It has a mild-medium spice level, depending on how much sriracha you use. You can easily make it milder or spicier by adding more or less sriracha.
Leave a Reply