Thank goodness this Sriracha Mayo only takes 5 minutes to make, because you’re going to want to put it on everything! A simple mix of sriracha sauce, creamy mayo, lemon juice and garlic combine to make a spicy dipping sauce that’s perfect with fries, on fish tacos, smothered on burgers, or drizzled over sushi rolls and rice bowls!
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Over a decade ago I went to dental school in San Antonio, Texas. There was this very popular restaurant called The Cove and I was absolutely OBSESSED with their sweet potato fries. So much so that I would often ONLY order fries with a double side of sriracha mayo for dinner!
Since figuring out how to make it myself, it’s been my go-to sauce for practically everything.
You may initially think this big batch will last you AT LEAST a week. But fair warning —you’ll be finding ways to use it for nearly every meal.
In addition to using it as a dipping sauce, you can drizzle it on eggs, fish tacos, sushi rolls, or use as a spread on Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers.
Why You’ll Love This Sauce
- It’s ready in 5 minutes.
- The recipe calls for only 4 ingredients which you probably have on hand.
- You can adjust the amount of spice to taste.
- With 1 easy swap, you can even make it vegan!
Ingredients and Substitutions
For the exact measurements and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card below.
- Sriracha Sauce. This spicy sauce is also a little sweet and gives this mayo a wonderful kick of flavor. Read more below about the different types of hot sauce and substitutions you can try.
- Mayo. Regular store-bought mayo, such as Duke’s or Hellman’s, is the best tasting for this recipe. However, an avocado oil- or plant-based mayonnaise will work as well.
- Lemon Juice. Just a touch of fresh lemon juice helps to balance out the richness of the mayonnaise. If you don’t have this on hand you can squeeze in some lime juice instead.
- Garlic. One small fresh garlic clove is crushed and then mixed in. You can also use ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder.
How to Make Sriracha Mayo at Home
Please see the recipe card below for more detailed ingredient amounts.
1. Add Ingredients to a Bowl
Add all ingredients to a medium-sized bowl. You can adjust the ratio of mayo-to-sriracha if you like it a bit spicier.
Start by adding the least amount of sriracha sauce and then add more to taste. If you end up adding too much simply add more mayonnaise to tone down the spice.
If you plan on storing the sauce for future use, you can save dishes and mix in an airtight container.
2. Whisk Until Combined
Stir until well combined.
Using a whisk is the best way to make sure all of the flavors are incorporated. Make sure to really scrape on the bottom of the bowl to ensure everything is well mixed.
FAQs
Spicy sriracha mayo is about a 5 out of 10 on the spicy scale when 1½ tablespoons of Sriracha sauce is used in this recipe. It’s a 3 to 4 out of 10 when 1 tablespoon is used. Feel free to use more or less depending on your desired spice level!
The two main ingredients in sriracha mayo are mayonnaise and sriracha. Garlic and lemon juice are great flavor additions as well.
The two mayonnaise-based sauces are similar, however yum-yum sauce is not as spicy, and has a sweeter taste.
Because this sauce contains mayo it can be high in fat. To make it healthier, use a low-fat mayonnaise.
Seal the sriracha mayo in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator. If made with fresh garlic it will last for up to 2 weeks, and up to a month if garlic powder is used. Do not freeze, however.
What to Serve With Sriracha Mayo
Have some extra sriracha mayo? Use up this creamy sauce with these tasty recipes:
This sauce is delicious on Baked Potato Wedges, Baked Sweet Potato Fries, and Sweet Potato Hash.
It also takes Shredded Chicken Tacos to a whole new level.
Serve sriracha mayo on Air Fryer Pickles and Air Fryer Zucchini Chips.
Top a Sushi Rice Bowl with a spoonful. Or drizzle it over Egg Roll in a Bowl or Spring Roll in a Bowl.
It’s delicious over BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes or a Burger in a Bowl.
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Spicy Sriracha Mayo Recipe
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Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- Pinch of salt optional
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, garlic, and salt, if using, to a medium bowl. Whisk until well combined, taking care to scrape the ingredients from the bottom of the bowl as you go.½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, Pinch of salt
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
- Spice level: This sauce is about a 5 out of 10 on the spicy scale when 1 ½ tablespoons of Sriracha sauce is used or a 3-4 out of 10 when 1 tablespoon is used.
- Yield: This recipe makes about ½ cup of sauce, or 8 tablespoons.
- Storage: Seal in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator. If made with fresh garlic it will last for up to 2 weeks, and up to a month if garlic powder is used. Do not freeze, however.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
My daughter always made this for us before she got married. I wanted some today with roasted veggies and took a chance on this recipe. I’m very glad I did. Delicious! I am keeping this recipe to use again. Thank you so much!
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Terrie! It’s so good on so many things! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and rating!
I like anything spicy, My question is could Greek Yogurt replace the mayo?
Thanks
Ohhh that’s a fabulous question! I actually have not ever tried it! I’m sure you could come up with a really delicious sauce, don’t know if it would taste like mayo (will probably come out a little more tangy/sour from the yogurt) but I’d love to know if you do end up trying it, Eileen! Thanks so much for the great question!
Yummy! Used it on my tuna poke salad today and it tasted just like the ones from restaurant.
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Kristian! It’s perfect for a poke salad. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and rating!
Thank you for this recipe! Just made it with a little more of Sriracha than 1 Tbsp, and LOVED it! My poke was truly amazing with this sauce. I’ll surely try it with other dishes 🙂
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Gaby! It’s good on so many things. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and rating!
This was one of the best meals I’ve had ever! Thank you for this.
Your heat scale for using the Sriracha sauce was spot on. I used a Tablespoon and it was mildly spicy and just perfect for me! I added an extra squeeze of honey on the salmon for extra sweetness. It was PERFECTION!
I do have a question though. I believe I followed your instructions but did not have ANY marinade left over to put in the pan with the salmon. Am wondering how much you typically have left over to pour back in there and then cook down when you make it?
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Tamara! That’s awesome. It depends on the size and thickness of the fish. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and rating!
This is the easiest and best tasting recipe for Sriracha Mayo!! My family loved it so much, they ate it all and were angry that I didn’t double the recipe!! Next time, I definitely will. We ate it on Banh Mi sandwiches. Yum!!!
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Barbara! Doubling is so easy, too. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and rating!
Really good sauce, head with your sweet potato fries. Definitely a keeper! I think that it would probably taste good on a fish taco too
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Sandra! This combo sounds great. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment!
Delish, I’ll make it again and again
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe Max! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and a rating.
Good stuff. I put 3 Tbsp sriacha. It was medium spice to me.
So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and rating!