Try our Vegan Bang Bang Sauce recipe – Its creamy, spicy and sweet condiment ! Using just six simple ingredients, including vegan mayo, sweet chili sauce, and hot sauce, you can whip up this Bang Bang Sauce in only five minutes. It’s the ultimate way to add a burst of flavour to any dish.
About my simple Bang Bang Sauce recipe
While there are many variations of this sauce, my simple recipe is a cross between Sweet Chili Mayo and Sriracha Mayo. You can be easily adjust the ingredients to suit your preferences. Serve it with nachos, chips, or anything else you like for a delicious burst of flavour.
This sauce is super quick and easy to make, and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Make this sauce in advance and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to use.
Why make this Bang Bang Sauce?
- Only 5 minutes
- Simple everyday ingredients
- Half it or Scale it up for a party
- Easy to make ahead
- Dietary needs – Suitable for Vegans, Vegetarians
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Mayonnaise: Use vegan or dairy-free mayo for a vegan version, or full-fat mayo if you’re not vegan.
- Sweet Chilli Sauce: You can make your own using a homemade sweet chili pineapple sauce, or use store-bought Thai Sweet Chili sauce.
- Hot Sauce: I prefer to use Sriracha , but any other hot sauce can also work.
- Garlic: Use garlic powder instead of fresh minced garlic, as fresh garlic may be too pungent for the sauce.
- Lemon Juice: Use Fresh or bottled lemon juice. You can also swap for rice vinegar
- Salt: Add salt to taste after checking the sauce’s flavour.
- Optional additions: Onion Powder, Maple Syrup
How to make Bang Bang sauce?
Place all the ingredients in a bowl. Whisk to combine until smooth. Taste and add salt as needed.
Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
Storing leftovers
In the Fridge: Store any leftover Bang Bang Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. However, keep in mind that the mayonnaise base may cause the sauce to thicken over time. To prevent this, try stirring in a small amount of water or lemon juice to thin it out before using it again.
In the Freezer: If you have a large batch of leftover sauce that you won’t be using within a few days, you can freeze it for later use. Transfer the sauce to a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw carefully: When ready to use, thaw the sauce in the refrigerator overnight. Avoid thawing it at room temperature or in the microwave, as this can cause the sauce to separate or become watery. Once thawed, stir the sauce well to recombine any separated ingredients. You may also need to add a small amount of mayonnaise or another thickening agent to improve the texture.
Bang Bang Sauce Variations
Spicy: Add some heat to the sauce by increasing the amount of hot sauce or adding some crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
Curry flavor: Add mild curry powder to the sauce for a spicy and aromatic flavor.
Sweet : If you like a bit of sweetness in the sauce, add a little maple syrup, agave or honey to the sauce for a sweet and tangy flavour.
Serving Suggestions
Bang Bang Sauce is a versatile condiment that can be served with a variety of dishes. Here are a few serving suggestions:
- Use it as a dip for crispy potato slices, potato wedges, or air fryer chunky chips.
- Drizzle it over roasted air fryer veggies or air fryer asparagus for a burst of flavour.
- Spread it inside sandwiches, burgers or tacos for an extra kick of flavour.
- Bang Bang cauliflower: Toss the crispy cauliflower florets in bang bang sauce and serve over rice or noodles.
- Drizzle this sauce over crispy tofu to make bang bang tofu.
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Homemade Bang Bang Sauce recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Vegan mayonnaise or mayonnaise
- ½ cup sweet chilli sauce
- 3 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice (Juice of ½ lemon)
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.1 cup Vegan mayonnaise, ½ cup sweet chilli sauce, 3 tablespoon sriracha sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic, 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- Taste and add the salt as needed. Stir.salt to taste
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Elisa says
Love this Vegan Bang Bang Sauce recipe!! definitely will make this, I do not eat dairy so always looking for vegan recipes. Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Anjali says
This sauce is so easy to make and is so flavorful too! We regularly use it as a dip for veggies!
Gina says
Bang bang sauce is a favorite of mine! Love that this is a vegan as well since I host quite a few dinner parties with friends that are vegan. I know they will love this as much as I do!
Kathleen says
Simple ingredients, and easy to make, this fabulous bang bang sauce is a perfect condiment.
Jess says
Perfect amount of spice!
Shay L. says
This bang bang sauce was so good - I loved that it was vegan! We served it with some tofu, veggies, and rice.