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Say hello to your new favorite condiment: Spicy Mayo! A delicious combination of creamy mayonnaise, spicy sriracha, and a touch of honey… it’s easy to make and delicious as a dipping sauce for any of your favorite foods!
Let’s talk about spicy mayo for a second. Why? Because it’s my absolute favorite! It’s like the new secret sauce… the one thing that makes everything better… and when I say everything, I mean everything!
If you’ve ever gone out for sushi, chances are you’ve had it as a sauce on one of your sushi rolls. And we absolutely love drizzling it on top of our favorite Sushi Bowls! But it’s not JUST for sushi. It also makes a delicious dip for french fries or onion rings, and it’s the perfect sauce these air fryer brussel sprouts. It’s the perfect combination of spicy, creamy, and sweet with a hint of nuttiness from the sesame oil.
And it’s also incredibly easy to make at home! All you need for this spicy mayo recipe is 4 simple ingredients: mayo, sriracha sauce, honey, and sesame oil. If I had to guess, you already have the first 3 ingredients at home. So go grab yourself a bottle of sesame oil… and get to dipping!
what you’ll need for this recipe
Mayonnaise – I used Hellman’s, which is typically my mayo of choice, but feel free to use Kewpie Mayonnaise (a popular Japanese mayo) or any of your favorite brands.
Sriracha – Sriracha sauce is what gives this mayo a spicy kick. I chose sriracha because it’s one of my favorite all around hot sauces and has great flavor, not just spice. It can be found in the Asian foods aisle at most grocery stores.
Honey – Honey balances out the spicy kick of the sriracha sauce. Substitute hot honey for more spice!
Sesame oil – Just a touch of sesame oil adds a TON of flavor to this recipe. A little bit goes a long way, so be sure to measure it out.
how to make spicy mayo sauce
Combine the ingredients – In a small bowl, combine mayo, sriracha, honey, and sesame oil.
Mix well – Use a spoon or small whisk to mix well.
Refrigerate – Use immediately or store it in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.
storage tips
Leftover mayo can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Recipe Variations
- Replace half of the mayo with sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice or lime juice
- Use any of your favorite hot sauces in place of Sriracha
- Substitute hot honey for regular honey
- Omit the honey or adjust the amount to taste
- Omit the sesame oil (*note – mayo will be thick)
- Add 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for garlic flavor
- Substitute cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes for the hot sauce
What to Eat with Spicy Mayo
Aside from using it as a dip or a spread on all your favorite sandwiches, this sriracha mayo recipe is a delicious addition to so many recipes! Here are some of our favorite recipes to pair it with:
Spicy Mayo Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; mix well.
Notes
Recipe Variations
- Replace half of the mayo with sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice or lime juice
- Use any of your favorite hot sauces in place of Sriracha
- Substitute hot honey for regular honey
- Omit the honey or adjust the amount to taste
- Omit the sesame oil (*note - mayo will be thick)
- Add 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for garlic flavor
- Substitute cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes for the hot sauce
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This Spicy Mayo is so picture-perfect!
Kevin says
There are so many ways to use this! I love a good dipping sauce!
katerina @ diethood.com says
mmm..this sounds SO GOOD!! I can’t wait to try it!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says
This Spicy Mayo is incredibly delicious!! Everyone loved it!
Beth says
I added a little more sriracha since we like a little more kick. So delicious and tasty! Perfect on the burgers I made for lunch today!
Tara Teaspoon says
Definitely adds a kick to a sandwich! Adds the flavor and the spice.
Catalina says
We use mayo a lot as a dip sauce. It’s such a great idea to make hot mayo.