How to make Sriracha mayo with just 3 ingredients. Best spicy mayonnaise dip that is great with fried tofu nuggets, chicken wings, chicken nuggets etc
Wondering how to make Sriracha mayo dip after enjoying it at your local restaurant and thought it was the bomb dot com? Well it is easier than you think and it’s insanely good on ALL THE THINGS y’all. Just one of our favorite chicken wings dipping sauces. (affiliate links present)
Crab Cake Dipping Sauce
You’ve got to try this on our air fryer crab cakes and French fries too. You can make it up real quick right when your meal is ready or make a larger batch and store it for later. Yes this 3 ingredient dip is really easy to make but take note of a few helpful tips so it is as good as you remember it like:
Use full fat Best Foods instead of Miracle Whip. If you have ever tasted the latter it has more of a vinegar taste to it. Though since this a savory blend that wouldn’t be horrible, it just isn’t ideal. And low fat is a no no.
I mean, we aren’t saying this is a healthy food option my friends, all in moderation right? It is great on all the things, let your imagination run wild and try it with appetizers and on different proteins.
Sriracha Mayonnaise
As far as the “secret” 3rd item, it’s garlic powder. You could use granulated garlic if you preferred, that wouldn’t make much of a difference. I would say this is somewhat similar to how to make fry sauce. That one doesn’t have any heat to it though, but reminds me of it.
Spicy Mayo Recipe for Chicken
Want to amp the spicy nature of this up even more? Use a bit of red pepper flakes if you like. Not only will that give more heat, but a bit of texture with the flakes, and a speckled color to it too.
What is Sriracha mayo good on?
Oh all the things y’all. I mentioned fries and crab cakes above but the list goes on and on. You can offer it up as a dip with frozen chicken tenders once those are crispy and warm. Once your frozen chicken wings in air fryer are done you can toss it together so every piece gets nice and coated.
Fish tacos are the bomb with this Sriracha mayo recipe. With a squeeze of lime juice on top too OH MY heavens y’all.
What is Sriracha Mayo made of?
Beyond that just use a small bowl and fork to whisk it all together. Start with 1 Tbsp of hot sauce and then once blended, taste it. If you want it a bit bolder then add 1/2 Tbsp more, whisk, taste and keep going until it is perfect for your family.
- This mayonnaise, duh – do NOT buy low fat
- remember I said Best Foods is my favorite, it is called Hellmann’s in some parts of the country, same brand and gluten free too
- One or a few Tablespoons of Sriracha sauce for the heat, give or take how much you use depending on how risky you are
- some prefer chili sauce or Tabasco sauce, I don’t think it tastes the same with these, it needs the above spicy sauce to make it just right
- Garlic powder
You can use it as a dip or a way to heat up your otherwise mild air fryer tuna melt!
Is Sriracha Mayo the same as Kewpie Mayo?
No. You may have seen Kewpie at the store, cute bottle but different product. Homemade Sriracha mayo is made with eggs where the other uses just the yolks. That means it’s much thicker with a more eggy base flavor.
How long does spicy mayo last in fridge?
If you make a big batch and store it in a sealed container like a mason jar it will last about 3 months in the fridge. That way you can have it handy for future uses.
Spicy Mayo Recipe
There is a printable recipe card at the bottom of this post so you too can make this easy recipe. Nutritional information is also included but if you use different brands than linked above that will vary slightly. Refer to your packaging to calculate accurate calories, saturated fat, etc… if that is important to you.
Want to add a bit of tartness to your blend? Squeeze a little bit of lemon juice into your mix and see if that makes it even better for your taste buds. Tweak the base to your hearts content my friends, leave a comment below if you add something else that you love we should try.
How to Make Sriracha Mayo
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
- 1/2 c mayonnaise
- 1-2 tbsp sriracha, depending on heat level
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a small ramekin use a fork to whisk together all 3 ingredients until well incorporated. Taste, see if you want it spicier. Add more Sriracha or red pepper flakes if you do.
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.