Bang Bang Sauce Recipe: Easy Homemade Copycat

This easy homemade Bang Bang Sauce Recipe is a copycat of the sweet and spicy sauce you'll find at Bonefish Grill and other restaurants.

There are just 4 ingredients, and it takes 5 minutes to make. So what are you waiting for? This is the easiest recipe ever and delivers big results.

I order the bang bang shrimp appetizer at Bonefish Grill restaurant every time I go! So, I've had lots of opportunities to perfect this homemade version.

And I find lots of ways to use it. Lately, my favorite dinner plan is to drizzle the creamy sauce over lightly-breaded chicken nuggets. Of course, I drizzle it over roasted cauliflower and broccoli when it's on the menu too!

No matter what's on the table, it's always the perfect sauce! And it's low-carb to boot.

Jump to:

• Ingredients
• Directions
• Adjust the Level of Spice
• Ways to Use Bang Bang Sauce
• Storage
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Ingredients

This easy bang bang sauce recipe takes a few simple ingredients. Here's what you'll need:

• Mayonnaise - I bet you have a brand that you love. Use that one. Vegan mayo or plain Greek yogurt can be used too. Kewpie is a Japanese brand that's particularly luscious because it's made with only egg yolks. Duke's does too!
• Thai Sweet Chili Sauce or (sweet red chili sauce) adds sweetness and zest to this homemade sauce. Look for this condiment on the international foods aisle, or make this DIY sweet chili sauce by Chili Pepper Madness.
  • Note: Chili sauce, which is more tomato based, is not the same thing and will not work!
• Sriracha sauce adds heat to the mixture, and the amount can be adjusted so the spice level is to your liking.
  • Note: Sriracha differs from Tabasco, Texas Pete, or other hot sauces. It's not as hot, and it's a little thicker.
• Seasoned rice vinegar adds tang and sweetness. Apple cider vinegar will work in a pinch.
  • Note: Unseasoned rice vinegar does not have sugar in it. You can use it, but the result will be a bit different.

This mayo-based sauce is often compared to boom boom sauce and yum yum sauce, but it has a different flavor profile.

Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions.

Directions

To make this easy bang bang sauce, simply mix the ingredients together!

1. Add mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha sauce to a mixing bowl.
2. Mix well with a whisk or fork until the consistency is smooth and creamy.

Ways to Use Bang Bang Sauce

There are many ways to use this versatile sauce, and you may want to adjust the spice level depending on how you use it. Here are some ideas:

• Bang Bang Salad - Cook chicken tenders, nuggets, or shrimp, layer over your favorite salad greens mixture, and drizzle the sauce on top. The delicious sauce gets all over the greens and doubles as the salad dressing!
• Bang Bang Pasta - The creamy sauce will easily coat the noodles. Top it with protein and vegetables, and dinner is done!
• Tacos with shrimp, chicken, or tofu, breaded or not. Drizzle the sauce over everything inside the tortilla wrap or taco shell.
• Nachos - Drizzle this easy sauce over a platter of chips!
• Sauce for Vegetables - Take roasted cauliflower or broccoli to the next level!
• Spicy Dipping Sauce for chicken nuggets, chips, or fries
• Chicken Wings - It's the perfect saucy coating for chicken wings! Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top too!
• Crab Cakes - A dollop on crab crakes is perfection!

Storage

Since it's so easy to whip up a batch of bang bang sauce, I usually don't make large quantities. But you can!

Store leftover sauce airtight container or jar covered with plastic wrap for about 7 days in the refrigerator!

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