Spicy sriracha aioli, or sushi mayo, is made with just four ingredients and comes together in a matter of minutes. This versatile sauce adds an explosion of flavor to anything you drizzle it on: salmon, sushi, poke bowls, tacos, roasted veggies and more!
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It's all about the sauce. Spicy mayo, hot honey, Baja sauce, creamy poblano sauce... they're all fabulous for adding something special to your favorites.
Dip or drizzle - whatever your please. And bonus: a delicious sauce or dressing typically takes only minutes to prepare.
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Why I Make It On Repeat
Minimal ingredients: I've basically always got homemade aioli ingredients on hand. It's just mayo, sriracha, lime juice and an optional pinch of salt.
Quick quick quick: No joke - you can make this sauce in 5 minutes flat.
Goes with everything! Sriracha sauce is sort of an all-purpose condiment that pairs perfectly with a myriad of foods.
Control spice level: Homemade sriracha aioli gives you control over ingredient ratios. Add more or less chili sauce depending on your spice preference.
What You'll Need:
- Mayo: I like using Kewpie (which is Japanese style mayonnaise). But any type will do. You can even use light mayo.
- Sriracha: Hot chili sauce made of red jalapeño pepper paste.
- Lime juice: I highly recommend squeezing fresh juice from whole limes! 🍋🟩You can also substitute lemon juice.
- Salt: A pinch of salt creates a more well-rounded flavor profile, though you can leave it out if preferred.
How To Make Sriracha Chili Sauce
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- Measure mayonnaise and sriracha hot sauce into a small bowl. Squeeze in lime juice and add a pinch of salt.
- Use a spoon or mini whisk and stir until creamy and smooth.
- Serve as a dip for roasted veggies or chicken wings. Drizzle on salmon or poke bowls. Enjoy!
Stacey's Top Tip
How spicy is sriracha sauce? Honestly, it's as hot as you want it to be! More sriracha = more heat. I like 4 teaspoons of sriracha with a half cup of mayo. If you're super sensitive to spice level, you can add less then taste test and adjust as needed.
Serving Suggestions
Dip: Use this spicy condiment as as a dip for onion rings, sweet potato fries, crab cakes, roasted veggies, salmon bites or sushi!
Drizzle: Fish tacos and poke bowls taste extra incredible with a splatter of sriracha sauce.
Dressing: Add some heat to simple garden salad and use your sauce as a yummy dressing.
Common Questions
It's a creamy mixture of mayo, sriracha sauce and lime juice. I also like adding a pinch of salt and sometimes minced or powdered garlic.
Sriracha mayo is spicy! You can add more or less sriracha depending on the level of heat you like. If you REALLY like a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Yum yum sauce has a mayonnaise base like spicy aioli. However, it's not spicy! It's sweetened with honey or mirin (Japanese rice wine) and gets it's pinkish color from ketchup and paprika seasoning.
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Sriracha Aioli Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Mini whisk *A regular spoon also works fine!
- 1 Citrus press *Or juice limes by hand.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise *see note below
- 4 teaspoons sriracha
- 2 small limes *juiced *see note below
- Pinch salt
Optional mixins:
- A dash of sesame oil or drizzle of honey. Fresh minced garlic or garlic powder!
Recipe notes:
Mayo: Light and regular mayonnaise both work in this recipe. You can even use vegan mayo! Lime juice: I highly recommend squeezing fresh lime juice for best flavor!Instructions
- Add mayo, sriracha, lime juice and salt to a small bowl.½ cup mayonnaise, 4 teaspoons sriracha, 2 small limes *juiced, Pinch salt
- Mix until smooth and creamy!
- Serve with fish tacos, roasted veggies, french fries, poke bowls, sushi and more.
Storing leftovers:
- Transfer extra sauce to a lidded jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days!
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