Sriracha Mayo
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As far as condiments go, sriracha mayo has become quite the staple in our fridge: it's the perfect duo of creamy richness from the mayonnaise and the fiery kick from sriracha sauce. This flavor-packed condiment adds a zing to everything, from french fries to sandwiches and even sushi!
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Sriracha mayo has become a crowd-pleaser as a dipping sauce, drizzled over poke bowls, or slathered on sandwiches, wraps, or burgers. The creamy texture of the mayo tempers down the heat just enough, while still packing a flavor punch.
What is Sriracha?
Sriracha is a hot sauce that originated in the coastal city of Si Racha in eastern Thailand. It's a vibrant sauce made from chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt ā giving it a distinct flavor that's balanced heat, garlicky, subtly sweet, with a touch of tang. You can find it at Asian grocers, in the international food section of your supermarket, or online. It's recognizable by its bright red color and green lid.
So what is sriracha mayo? This sauce combines bold sriracha with creamy mayonnaise. It mellows the heat and makes it smoother while bringing a bit of zing to your plate.
Ingredients needed
This sriracha mayo recipe calls for just a few ingredients:
- Mayonnaise:Ā The creamy base.
- Sriracha: Brings the kick!
- Garlic powder:Ā We opt for granules over fresh garlic as it blends right into the sauce and allows it to be stored for longer in the fridge. Feel free to sub out for one garlic clove if you'd prefer.
- Sea salt:Ā To enhance the flavors.
How to make sriracha mayo
Flavorful sriracha mayo is ready in a total time of just five minutes! Follow these simple instructions:
- Put all the ingredients in a small bowl
- Mix with a fork.
- Serve, store, and enjoy!
Ratio variations
The ratios in the recipe are the perfect balance of spicy to creamy for us. But if you'd like to make it thicker with a more pronounced mayo flavor, or spice things up with more zing, you can play with the ratios as needed. Simply adjust the recipe slightly ā remember, you can always add more of either ingredient to balance it out, so go slow and taste as you go.
Additional ingredient variations
If you're feeling playful or want to slightly adjust the flavor, you can do so easily! Here are some ideas:
- Citrus: A squeeze of lime juice or lemon juice for a bit of tang.
- Heat: Sprinkle in some chili flakes for extra heat, or kick up the spice level with gochujang for a sweet, smoky heat. A teaspoon of chipotle powder will make a smoky chipotle sriracha mayo.
- Sweetness: Pineapple juice for a sweetness and flair or spoon in some honey.
- Pepper: Cracked black pepper for a subtle kick.
- Herbs: If you're making it fresh, add some chopped herbs like cilantro or dill.
Ways to use sriracha mayo
Sriracha mayo tastes great on pretty much anything! It's a versatile condiment that adds a balanced creamy-spice. It works great on sandwiches, burgers, wraps, tacos, and more. It tends to pair well with Asian dishes, in savory sandwiches, anything made in the air fryer, and also works well with seafood! Our favorite is on top of crispy baja fish tacos.
Spread it on your favorite sandwich, burgers, or wraps. It brings some heat to this pork belly sandwich or this bacon sandwich with caramelized onions. Layer it into these swiss chard chorizo wraps, or on this southwest veggie burger.
Drizzle it over your dinner spreads. It's perfect on a poke bowl ā try it on this sweet potato roll sushi bowl. We also love it atop this loaded baked potato salad.
It's also perfect as a dipping sauce for savory side dishes, like these crispy roast potatoes, potato croquettes, or sweet potato wedges.
Recipe FAQs
How do I store sriracha mayo?
Feel free to make a big batch to leave in the fridge ā You can store it in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to a month. If you opt to use fresh garlic over the powdered version, the fresh garlic will last closer to one week.
Is sriracha mayo spicy?
While it does pack a subtle heat, the mayonnaise is creamy enough that it balances it down, so it's very palatable while still giving a little zing.
Can I make this gluten-free, vegan, or dairy-free?
Sriracha is gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free ā just be sure to double-check the label in case some brands have any additives. And go ahead and choose any mayo that suits your diet and that you enjoy the flavor of.
Sriracha Mayo Recipe
Ingredients
- Ā½ cup mayonnaise (can be light)
- Ā¼ cup sriracha
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (see notes)
- Ā¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a small mixing bowl.Ā½ cup mayonnaise, Ā¼ cup sriracha, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, Ā¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Mix until everything is well combined.
- Either use the sriracha mayo right away or store it in your fridge for up to a month.
Notes
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This is one fantastic condiment! I’m already thinking of everything I’m going to use it.
The spicy kick from the Sriracha perfectly balances with the creamy mayo. It’s perfect for adding a kick to sandwiches, burgers, and even dipping fries. I can’t get enough of it!
This was such a quick and easy recipe that does not disappoint! Turned out creamy and delicious with the perfect amount of kick!
Love this condiment. It’s so tasty. Thanks!
This recipe is the perfect blend of spicy and creamy that goes with so much! I love it on sandwiches and wraps.
I have to make this. Looks incredible! Will let you know how it turns out!