Bring some sweet, creamy heat to any meal with this delicious Boom Boom Sauce!
Get ready to set your taste buds on end with this incredibly delicious, slightly spicy boom boom sauce. Anytime you combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and chili sauce, you pique my interest. Then, bring in the heat from some sriracha sauce, and look out! I will admit I’ve never been a big sriracha fan, but this sauce changed my mind.
This sauce is both sweet and spicy, with just the right hint of garlic, and it takes practically no time to mix up a batch of this delicious condiment. A short stint in the refrigerator is all it needs to let the flavors meld. After that, it’s up to you to choose how you use it, and trust me when I say that you will want to use it on everything.
I’m so addicted to this sauce that I often make it before I even know what I want to do with it. It makes a flavorful dip for celery, which helps to cool the heat from the sriracha. By the way, speaking of celery, you can even use this sauce to coat cooked chicken wings.
This recipe is also easy to adapt to different diets. For example, you can use vegan or avocado mayonnaise, and it will still taste great. If you don’t have sriracha, you can use your favorite hot sauce. Feel free to adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your taste. And, if you want to sweeten it a bit, add in a little honey. You can even freshen the flavor, especially if serving it with seafood, by adding a squeeze of lemon or lime juice.
What’s the difference between boom boom and bang bang sauce?
I’ll never forget the first time I had chicken tenders with boom boom sauce at a local frozen custard restaurant. It reminded me of when I tried the bang bang shrimp at a girls’ night out event at a local chain restaurant, which was one of their signature appetizers. Of course, it was long before I went completely gluten-free, and fried chicken and shrimp were always worth ordering. The sauces were similar, and I was curious as to their different names. Now, had I consumed them during the same week, I probably would have noticed the subtle differences in their flavor profiles.
So, it’s time for a sauce debate. Which do you prefer: boom boom sauce or bang bang sauce? If you don’t know the difference, no worries; neither did I until recently. They are closely related, as they both typically use mayonnaise, chili sauce, and ketchup. However, the addition of sriracha is a matter of debate. Some boom boom recipes call for Dijon mustard and chili peppers, although many, including ours, use sriracha. What I’ve noticed is that bang bang sauce is a bit sweeter due to the addition of honey and typically does not contain onion and garlic powders. Boom boom sauce typically contains both spice powders. So there you have it, the difference between the boom and the bang! One is sweeter, while the other is slightly more savory, thanks to the addition of onion and garlic powder.
How do I store leftovers?
Refrigerate your boom boom sauce in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Stir before serving. I do not recommend freezing this sauce, so make only what you think you will use during the week. Since it is so easy to make, you can whip up a batch whenever you want.
Serving suggestions
Now that you have the recipe for boom boom sauce, what will you do with it? First, you can swap it for bang bang sauce in any recipe that calls for it, such as Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos. The boom boom sauce transforms this dish into a unique taste sensation. Add some heat to a Shrimp Burger or Fried Egg Burger by spreading the sauce on the bun.
You can use it as a dipping sauce for Oven-Fried Chicken Breasts, Fried Tofu, Southwest Egg Rolls, or Fried Shrimp. Try it with Sweet Potato Wedges, Homemade French Fries, or Gluten-Free Onion Rings (my favorite). Whether you use it to drizzle over Fish Tacos, slather on your favorite sandwich, or as a dip, you’re sure to enjoy this tasty and slightly spicy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients until the sauce is smooth and all flavors are blended together. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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