This delicious and easy boom boom sauce is a slightly sweet mayonnaise-based chili sauce that goes with everything!
This sauce is perfect for dipping fried food, from chicken to fries. It is also a delicious spread to add to your sandwiches and burgers.
Boom Boom sauce is a popular condiment that originated in the United States. It is a creamy, slightly spicy sauce that is versatile and can be used as a dipping sauce, sandwich spread, or marinade.
The exact ingredients of this sauce can vary, but it typically includes mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, and hot sauce.
This flavorful sauce adds a kick to dishes and is a favorite for its unique taste and creamy texture.
Whether you're enjoying it with fries, chicken tenders, or veggies, this sauce is sure to add a delicious twist to your meal.
Dip our homemade air fryer potato wedges and our air fryer home fries with this delicious sauce!
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Why this recipe works
- Time- This sauce takes under 10 minutes to prep from start to finish!
- Simple- You will only need a few simple ingredients you probably have in your kitchen for this recipe!
- Perfect on anything- This sauce is super delicious and is the perfect dip for fried food, fries, and a perfect spread for burgers!
- Versatile- You can make this sauce vegan by swapping the mayonnaise with vegan mayonnaise!
- Special diet friendly- This sauce is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and grain free!
What is Boom Boom sauce?
Boom Boom sauce is mayonnaise-based dipping sauce that is made with ketchup, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. It is the perfect dipping sauce for your favorite savory foods.
This sauce is perfect for those who want a little kick in their sauce, but don't want it too spicy. You can add more sriracha to make it spicier!
Ingredients
Before you start to make this recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and easily.
Full measurements are in the recipe card below.
Mayonnaise- use your favorite brand of mayonnaise. If you consume vegan or low-fat mayonnaise, that works too!
Ketchup- use your favorite tomato ketchup for this. I used Heinz ketchup, but you can definitely use any off-brand ketchup!
Sweet chili sauce- the sweet chili sauce adds a light spicy-sweet flavor to this delicious sauce.
Sriracha sauce- sriracha adds a bit of a kick to this sauce. You can use your favorite brand of hot sauce if you don't have sriracha.
Garlic powder- use your favorite brand of garlic powder for this recipe.
Kosher salt- I love using kosher salt for cooking and baking, but you can use your favorite salt for this.
Black pepper- you can use freshly ground black pepper or store-bought ground black pepper. White pepper will work as well.
Instructions
Making this sauce is very easy and straightforward. Make sure that you measure your ingredients correctly.
Into a small mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, kosher salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Mix with a small whisk or a spoon until the sauce is well combined.
Expert Tips
- Adjust the flavors to your personal liking. You can make it saltier by adding more salt. You can make it spicier by adding more sriracha, etc.
- Add a squeeze of lemon for a slight tang. You can use lemon or lime!
- Try to make this sauce a few hours before you plan to serve it to let the flavors sit and make it more flavorful!
- If you like your sauce at room temperature and not cold, take some of the sauce that you plan to use for that meal 30 minutes or so before you plan to eat.
Faq's
You sure can! Use the recipe card below to double or triple this recipe to your need.
This sauce is made with mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and spices.
Boom boom sauce is a little spicy, a little sweet, and a little tangy. It is the perfect balance of flavors for your favorite savory dishes like burgers, fries, fried shrimp, and much more!
This dip does have a kick to it, but you can make this sauce your own and add less sriracha to make it less spicy.
Storing
Store this sauce in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.
Freezing
Freeze this sauce in an airtight freezer-friendly container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. After you thaw the sauce, give it a good mix to make it smooth again.
Substitutions
Vegan- to make this sauce vegan, swap the mayonnaise with vegan mayonnaise. Use your favorite brand that you consume regularly.
Healthier- to make this sauce healthier, you can swap the mayonnaise with low-fat mayonnaise or even fat-free mayonnaise!
Variations
Spicy- if you want your sauce spicier, you can add more sriracha! I used 2 tablespoon of sriracha for this, but you can add 5 tablespoon or more. Add it to your preferred taste.
Sriracha- if you don't have Sriracha available, you can use your favorite hot sauce instead! Like Tabasco, gochujang, or harissa.
Tangy BBQ Boom Boom Sauce- mix in some barbecue sauce to give your boom boom sauce a tangy and sweet flavor profile.
Zesty Lemon- incorporate fresh lemon juice and zest for a bright and citrusy version of this popular sauce.
Avocado- for a healthier alternative, blend ripe avocados into the base for a creamy and rich texture.
Serving tips
Drizzle- this sauce is versatile and can be drizzled over a variety of dishes like tacos, burgers, or grilled vegetables.
Dip- use this sauce as a dipping sauce for fries, chicken tenders, or shrimp for an extra kick of flavor.
Spread- spread this sauce on sandwiches or wraps to add a zesty and creamy element to your meal.
Mix- incorporate this sauce into coleslaw or potato salad for a unique twist on classic recipes.
Marinade- use this sauce as a marinade for meats like chicken or pork before grilling or baking to infuse them with bold flavors.
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Boom Boom Sauce (5 Minute Recipe)
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon Sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoon Ketchup
- 2 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt add more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper add more to taste
Instructions
- Making this sauce is very easy and straightforward. Make sure that you measure your ingredients correctly.
- Into a small mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, kosher salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Mix with a small whisk or a spoon until the sauce is well combined.
Notes
- Adjust the flavors to your personal liking. You can make it saltier by adding more salt. You can make it spicier by adding more sriracha, etc.
- Add a squeeze of lemon for a slight tang. You can use lemon or lime!
- Try to make this sauce a few hours before you plan to serve it to let the flavors sit and make it more flavorful!
- If you like your sauce at room temperature and not cold, take some of the sauce that you plan to use for that meal 30 minutes or so before you plan to eat.
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