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Are you ready to take your meals to the next level with a deliciously creamy and tangy sauce that packs a fiery kick? This incredible spicy mayo recipe is sure to become your new favorite condiment! Whether you’re a sushi aficionado, a burger enthusiast, or just a fan of all things spicy, this versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling on tacos, fries, and more. With just a few simple ingredients and 5 minutes of your time, you’ll be able to whip up this addictive spicy mayo that will elevate even the most basic dishes to new heights of flavor.
Rather than using bottled sauce, make this spicy mayo and enjoy the fresh and creamy flavors. It’s such a delicious dipping sauce.
You might also like to make your own fresh Italian salsa verde, tangy garlic marinara sauce, lemon vinaigrette, or creamy blue cheese dressing.
Why You’ll Love It
Quick and easy: You can whip up this homemade spicy mayo in just a few minutes and you don’t have to do anything more than mix the ingredients together.
A versatile sauce: This spicy mayo goes with anything from shrimp to chicken nuggets, sushi rolls and poke bowls, roasted vegetables, French fries or sweet potato fries.
Easy to adapt: You can use any brand and type of mayo for this and adjust the seasonings however you wish, perhaps making it spicier, more garlicky or just however you prefer.
Spicy Mayo Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Mayonnaise: The main ingredient and creamy base that gives the dip a rich texture.
Ketchup: Adds a hint of sweetness and umami to round out the overall flavor.
Hot sauce: Brings the heat and balances out the creaminess with a kick.
Lime juice: Gives a zesty tang to brighten up the flavor.
Chili powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and paprika: Seasonings that add lots of flavor, but do feel free to adjust the amounts or omit anything you aren’t keen on.
How to Make Homemade Spicy Mayo
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Make the sauce: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
Keep it chilled: Refrigerate your creamy sauce until ready to serve.
Substitutions and Variations
Extra-spicy: If you like a bit more spice you can add ⅛ teaspoon of cayenne pepper or increase the amount of hot sauce or chili powder you use.
Lighten it up: Swap half the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt for a less creamy texture and a tasty tang.
Reduced fat: Use a reduced fat mayo in place of regular mayo.
Kid-friendly: Leave out the hot sauce and chili powder, perhaps adding an extra pinch of white sugar instead.
Serving Suggestions
With appetizers: The creaminess of this sauce makes it great with cheesy jalapeno corn dogs or air fryer crab cakes.
With vegetables: It’s also good with sweet potato wedges or smoked elote (Mexican style corn).
With meat: Serve it with chicken patties or honey garlic pork chops.
How to Store Spicy Mayonnaise
Store: Keep spicy mayo in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat within 3 days.
Freeze: This recipe isn’t suitable for freezing.
Top Tips
Taste check: Combine all the ingredients and then taste and see if it needs more of anything.
Keep it chilled: You can make this spicy mayo in advance but it does need to be chilled.
Make extra: This spicy mayo recipe keeps for several days, so you might want to double up. You’ll want to use it on everything! The basic recipe makes just over one cup of spicy mayo.
Sriracha Mayo Sauce FAQs
That’s up to you. Anything from Tabasco to Sriracha sauce would add that spicy kick. If you’re a fan of bottled spicy Sriracha mayo then you’ll find this homemade version even better. And if you don’t want a kick of heat, just leave the hot sauce out.
I usually make it the day I’m going to serve it but you can make it up to a couple of days ahead. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and give it a stir before using.
Yes, you can use vegan mayo (this is my fave!) as your base.
Most brands of mayonnaise are dairy-free but check the ingredients on the jar to make sure.
Easy Sushi Mayo Recipe
Spicy Mayo
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Japanese mayonnaise, aka Kewpie mayo or regular mayo
- 2 Teaspoons Sriracha sauce, or other hot sauce
- 1 Teaspoon ketchup
- ½ Teaspoon chili powder
- ½ Teaspoon paprika
- ¼ Teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ Teaspoon white granulated sugar
- ⅛ Teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ Teaspoon black pepper
- juice of ½ a lime
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl with a whisk.
- Taste the spicy mayo and adjust the seasonings if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Keep it chilled: You can make this spicy mayo in advance but it does need to be chilled.
Make extra: This spicy mayo recipe keeps for several days, so you might want to double up. You’ll want it on everything!
Nutrition
This delicious spicy mayo sauce is incredibly quick and simple to make. It combines spice, sweetness and creaminess for a creamy sauce that goes with anything from crispy appetizers to fries and wedges, salads or even sushi rolls. So leave that grocery store spicy sauce on the shelf and make your own version instead – you won’t regret it!
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
This spicy mayo was addictive. It made everything taste better!