Go Back
Homemade bang bang sauce in white bowl with creamy peachy-pink color and garnish

Homemade Bang Bang Sauce 5-Minute Copycat Recipe

This 5-minute homemade bang bang sauce is a perfect copycat of the restaurant favorite. Creamy, sweet, and spicy, it's made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95

Ingredients
  

For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise preferably full-fat
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional Add-ins
  • lime juice for extra tanginess
  • sesame oil for Asian-inspired flavor
  • ginger powder for additional warmth

Equipment

  • 1 Medium mixing bowl for combining ingredients
  • 1 Whisk for smooth blending
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons for accurate measurements
  • 1 Airtight Container for storage

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise as your creamy foundation. Make sure it's at room temperature for easier mixing. Pro tip: Let cold mayo sit out for 10 minutes before mixing for the smoothest consistency.
Add the Flavor Components
  1. Add the sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, honey, and garlic powder to the mayonnaise. Pro tip: Start with less sriracha if you're sensitive to heat – you can always add more.
Mix and Taste
  1. Whisk all ingredients together until completely smooth and well combined. The sauce should be creamy with a beautiful peachy-pink color. Pro tip: Whisk vigorously for 30-60 seconds to ensure no streaks remain.
  2. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more sriracha for heat, honey for sweetness, or rice vinegar for tang. Pro tip: Let the sauce sit for 5 minutes before final taste testing to allow flavors to meld.
Final Steps
  1. Transfer to an airtight container or serve immediately. The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week. Pro tip: Give the sauce a quick stir before each use as ingredients may separate slightly when stored.

Notes

  • Sauce tastes best after sitting for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld
  • Adjust sriracha to taste - start with less if sensitive to heat
  • Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week in airtight container