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Level up your condiment game with my easy spicy mayo recipe. It’s creamy and tangy, with the perfect amount of heat. Use it as a dipping sauce or to spice up sushi!
If you’re looking for more creamy condiments, try my garlic yogurt sauce, Big Mac sauce, or dipping sauce for sweet potato fries next!
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I grew up with mayo on fries. Anyone else? No? Just me, I guess…
Anyway, once I started using this Sriracha mayo recipe instead of regular mayo, I became hooked. It’s such a simple recipe, yet it has the perfect amount of tang and fiery heat. We love serving it with air fryer home fries and tuna poke bowls, though there are NO wrong answers! Well, maybe not on ice cream, unless…
Why I love this recipe
- Three key ingredients. All you need is mayo, chili sauce, and lemon juice.
- Adjust the ratio. Once you know how much you need of each ingredient, you can easily double or halve the recipe to make as much as you need.
- Customizable. Use whichever brand of mayo you prefer and easily adjust the spice level to suit your taste buds.
Key ingredients
- Mayonnaise. I tested several different types of mayo, and I prefer the texture and richness of whole egg mayo or Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise. If you’re unfamiliar with the latter, Kewpie mayo is made exclusively from egg yolks and has THE creamiest texture. I’m able to find it at my local Asian grocery store.
- Sriracha sauce. This is my preferred chili sauce for spicy mayonnaise, though you could technically use any hot sauce.
- Fresh lemon juice. To balance out the richness. Swap it out for lime juice for a Mexican-inspired mayo or rice vinegar for a more acidic sauce.
- Black pepper. Optional. For added heat and flavor.
How to make spicy mayo
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Mix. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or mason jar and whisk until smooth.
Step 2- Store and serve. Transfer the mayo to an airtight container and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Make it vegan. Use vegan mayo.
- Add more heat. Try a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder for an extra kick.
- Add sesame. Add 2 teaspoons of sesame oil and 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty flavor.
- Add garlic. A few teaspoons of minced garlic or garlic powder adds aroma and an extra layer of flavor.
Ways to use Sriracha mayo
- Serve as a dipping sauce with air fryer sweet potato fries or air fryer potato wedges
- Use it as a topping for Alaska rolls, dragon rolls, or sushi bake
- Spread it on a spicy chicken sandwich, air fryer turkey burger, or tacos
- Add it to your favorite protein, like pan-seared salmon or baked chicken breast
- Drizzle over a Mediterranean bowl or salmon poke bowl
3-Ingredient Spicy Mayo
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sriracha or any chili sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine the mayonnaise, sriracha, and lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk until combined.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
More popular condiments
- Eel sauce
- Katsu sauce
- Tempura sauce
- Hot honey
- Or any of these sauce recipes
Originally published June 2023, updated and republished January 2025
Good easy and only 3 ingredients. Now I dont need to buy more expensive spicy mayonnaise.