Boom Boom Sauce (5 Minute Recipe) (2024)

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!

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.

Can this recipe be doubled?

You sure can! Use the recipe card below to double or triple this recipe to your need.

What is Boom Boom Sauce made of?

This sauce is made with mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and spices.

What does Boom Boom Sauce taste like?

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!

Can I make it less spicy?

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)

Rich and delish

This delicious and easy boom boom sauce is a slightly sweet mayonnaise-based chili sauce that goes with everything! It's made with simple ingredients and takes under 10 minutes to prep.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 247mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg