Bang Bang Sauce
This creamy and flavorful Bang Bang Sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy. Made with simple ingredients like mayo, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar, it’s a versatile sauce that can be drizzled over chicken, veggies, or even enjoyed with sugar-free ice cream for a surprising twist! Quick and easy to make, it's the perfect addition to family meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sriracha or hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
1- Gather Ingredients:
- Start by setting out all of your ingredients for easy access. Ensure that you have everything measured out and ready to go, including your mayonnaise, sriracha, honey (or sugar-free alternative), rice vinegar, and minced garlic.
2- Combine Ingredients:
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add 1 cup of mayonnaise. This will be the base of your sauce, giving it a rich and creamy texture.
3- Add Sriracha for Heat:
- Pour in ¼ cup of sriracha. This is what gives the sauce its signature kick! If you prefer a milder sauce, you can reduce the amount of sriracha or start with 2 tablespoons and taste as you go. Stir the sriracha into the mayo until it's well combined.
4- Sweeten the Sauce:
- Add 2 tablespoons of honey to the mixture. This brings a balance to the spice by adding sweetness. For those opting for a sugar-free option, substitute honey with a sugar-free sweetener like stevia or monk fruit syrup. Stir thoroughly until the sweetness is evenly distributed.
5- Add Tang with Rice Vinegar:
- Now, mix in 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar. This gives the sauce a slight tang and helps thin it out a little. If you prefer a slightly thicker sauce, you can reduce the vinegar or skip it altogether. Stir again to blend everything smoothly.
6- Boost Flavor with Garlic:
- Mince 1 clove of garlic finely and add it to the bowl. This gives the sauce a subtle garlic punch. If you're a garlic lover, feel free to add an extra clove. Stir the minced garlic into the mixture until it's evenly distributed.
7- Whisk Until Smooth:
- Using a whisk or fork, mix the ingredients together until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy. Make sure there are no lumps, and the color of the sauce should be a consistent light orange or pinkish hue from the sriracha and mayonnaise.
8- Taste and Adjust:
- Before finishing, taste the sauce. If you'd like more heat, add an extra teaspoon or two of sriracha. If it's too spicy, you can mellow it out by adding a little more mayonnaise or honey. For extra tang, a splash of rice vinegar will do the trick.
9- Serve & Enjoy:
- Your Bang Bang Sauce is now ready to be enjoyed! Serve it immediately by drizzling over chicken, using it as a dip for shrimp, or even trying it with your favorite roasted veggies or a bold experiment like sugar-free ice cream.
Notes
Additional Tips for a Perfect Sauce:
- Make it ahead of time: Let the sauce sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together more deeply.
- Store leftovers: Keep any extra sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Try different variations: If you're in the mood for experimentation, swap out sriracha with your favorite hot sauce or add a dash of lime juice for extra zest!