Learn How to Make Boom Boom Sauce at home with this simple recipe. This creamy, spicy condiment combines mayo, sriracha, and perfectly balanced seasonings for a versatile sauce that pairs with everything from fries to egg rolls.
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🌮 Why pay premium prices for store-bought specialty sauces when you can make this restaurant-quality condiment at home for a fraction of the cost?!
My 2 Best Tips For How To Make Boom Boom Sauce
- Quality Matters: Use high-quality mayonnaise as your base—it makes a significant difference in the final taste and texture of your boom boom sauce. A good full-fat mayo creates the perfect creamy foundation.
- Give It Time: While the sauce can be enjoyed immediately, allowing it to rest in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving will let the flavors meld together beautifully for an even more delicious result.
With just six simple ingredients and a mixing bowl, you can whip up this delicious sauce in under 5 minutes. No cooking required!
Boom boom sauce works brilliantly as a dipping sauce for fries, burgers, and Asian-inspired appetizers like egg rolls and crab rangoon. It's also perfect as a spread for sandwiches or drizzled over tacos.
This recipe provides the perfect balance of creaminess and spice, but you can easily adjust the sriracha level to make it milder or spicier according to your preference.
The combination of creamy mayo, tangy ketchup, and spicy sriracha creates an irresistible flavor profile that will have everyone asking for your recipe!
🩷 Melissa
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How To Make Boom Boom Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Make sure the dried spices are fully incorporated into the sauce.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- I prefer using dried garlic as opposed to freshly minced garlic because it is easier to incorporate. If you like the stronger flavor of fresh garlic and don't mind if you bite into a little piece, then mince or crush fresh garlic cloves to use in place of the powder.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a teaspoon of cayenne chili powder for extra heat.
- Fried foods like French fries, onion rings, corn dogs, and chicken tenders
- Seafood dishes including shrimp, fish tacos, and crab cakes
- Asian-inspired appetizers such as egg rolls, dumplings, and spring rolls
- Burgers and sandwiches as a flavorful spread
- Grilled meats and vegetables as a dipping sauce
- Rice bowls and grain dishes as a drizzle topping
Nutrition
Recipe FAQs
When stored properly in an airtight container in the refrigerator, homemade boom boom sauce will maintain its best quality for up to one week. The high acidity in the ketchup and sriracha helps preserve the sauce, but the mayonnaise base means it should always be refrigerated.
Yes, you can substitute Greek yogurt for some or all of the mayonnaise. Keep in mind that this will create a tangier flavor profile and slightly different texture. If using all Greek yogurt, consider adding an extra tablespoon of ketchup to balance the tanginess.
If you prefer a thinner sauce for drizzling over dishes, add a tablespoon of water or lime juice and whisk until you reach your desired consistency.
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