What Is Spicy Mayo?
My spicy mayo sauce is exactly what it sounds like — mayonnaise with a kick! Sometimes it’s called sriracha mayo, because that’s what makes it spicy.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my spicy mayo recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
Mayonnaise – I love my quick homemade mayonnaise, but this pre-made one is also one of my faves. You can use Japanese kewpie mayonnaise to make it more authentic. If you want to lighten it up, you can swap some of the mayo with Greek yogurt. For egg allergies, vegan mayo is fine to substitute. Sriracha Sauce – I always make this with sriracha (I like this organic brand), but other types of hot sauce should work, too. Optional add-ins – I’ve played around with a couple teaspoons of lemon or lime juice, a dash of toasted sesame oil, a sprinkle of ginger and garlic powder, or even a pinch of cayenne pepper (if you’re feeling adventurous). Sometimes I add a drizzle of my natural sugar-free honey (regular works too) for a hint of sweetness. Add any or all of them!
How To Make Spicy Mayo
Storage Tips
This spicy mayonnaise is awesome right away, but I love how the flavors develop even more in the fridge! It’s also a little thicker when cold. I stash it in a mason jar or other airtight container in the refrigerator, but condiment squeeze bottles would be convenient. It’ll keep about as long as the mayo you used — 7 to 10 days for homemade or a couple of weeks for the store-bought kind. Plus, thanks to the acidic sriracha, it might even last a little longer than regular mayo. Avoid freezing spicy mayo. It’ll become a separated mess.
Ways To Use It
I wasn’t kidding when I said you’ll want to put this sriracha mayo recipe on everything! Here are some of the ways I use it most:
Sushi Rolls – I love using this homemade spicy mayo for sushi rolls (though I often make my sushi without rice), or my salmon sushi bake. Bowls – This sauce is amazing on poke bowls! But it’s also awesome over my burger bowls, Korean beef bowls, egg roll in a bowl, or even as a dressing for my kani salad. Hibachi – Probably my fave way to use this Japanese spicy mayo is for hibachi chicken (pictured above), but it tastes amazing with all kinds of meat or seafood. Serve it with fried rice (also above) or my lighter cauliflower fried rice. Burgers – Think of this as a (simpler) cousin of burger sauce! Slather it on my juicy beef hamburger recipe, or swap the Chipotle mayo in my turkey burgers recipe. Fries & Veggies – Ditch the ketchup and dunk your french fries — or even air fryer sweet potatoes — in spicy mayo instead. For lighter options, you can also use this sauce as a dip for my zucchini fries or shishito peppers.
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