5-Minute Homemade Boom Boom Sauce Recipe

Boom boom sauce is a creamy, sweet and spicy dipping sauce made with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and ketchup. This homemade version takes just 5 minutes to stir together in a single bowl-perfect for dipping fries, spreading on burgers, or tossing with crispy shrimp.

Friends, today you're in for a treat! I love this Boom Boom Sauce so much and want to put it on EVERYTHING! It goes especially well with my Boom Boom Shrimp but you can also use it as a dip for Tempura Shrimp, Crispy Air Fryer French Fries, Zucchini Fries, or pretty much any protein you can imagine!

What is Boom Boom Sauce?

Boom Boom Sauce is a creamy, sweet, and just a little bit spicy sauce that goes amazingly well with pretty much anything you want to dip into it: French fries, chicken tenders, kabobs, chicken wings, fried fish, shrimp - you name it. 

Similar to bang bang sauce or yum yum sauce (but not quite the same - they all have slightly different ingredients), boom boom sauce is the perfect dipping sauce for almost anything and is even great drizzled over dishes or spread onto sandwiches.

You can buy boom boom sauce at the grocery store (Ken's Boom Boom Sauce is a popular brand), but making it at home takes almost no time at all and is super easy to do.

Why I Love This Recipe

Let me tell you why this delicious sauce recipe has become one of my favorite sauce recipes and has earned a permanent place in my heart: 

• So delicious!  I love the sweet and spicy combo that the sweet chili sauce, sriracha garlic, and onions create. 
• Versatile. This homemade sauce makes a fantastic dipping sauce for everything from French fries to sweet potato fries to shrimp tacos, or even as a salad dressing for an extra kick of flavor. One of my favorite ways to use this spicy sauce is by tossing it with fried seafood. I love adding it to tempura shrimp for a crispy, sweet, and spicy boom boom shrimp dish. 
• Easy to make. Did I mention it takes just 5 minutes to whip up? It's the perfect solution for when you need a delicious sauce in a pinch.

Boom Boom Sauce Ingredients

Boom boom sauce is a creamy, spicy-sweet dipping sauce built on a base of mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. It's the same style of sauce Ken's Foods sells by the gallon to restaurants, and this homemade version comes together in one bowl in about five minutes.

• Mayo. Provides the base of this creamy sauce. Feel free to use low-fat mayonnaise here if you're looking to make this lower-calorie.
• Sweet chili sauce. Adds a sweet and tangy flavor with a hint of heat.
• Sriracha sauce. Gives the sauce its signature spicy kick.
• Ketchup. Adds a touch of sweetness and acidity.
• Garlic powder and onion powder. For that garlicky and savory undertone.
• Salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. To season and add depth of flavor.

How To Make Boom-Boom Sauce

Making this dipping sauce couldn't be easier and takes just five minutes! Here's how to make this flavorful sauce: 

Step 1: Combine everything. In a small bowl, combine mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.

Step 2: Mix. Mix well with a spoon until all the ingredients are fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Taste and Serve. Taste and adjust seasonings according to your preference.

Serve immediately, or transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Variations And Substitutions

This sauce is great as is, but if you're looking to mix it up a bit, here are some variations you can try. 

• Make it vegan. For a vegan version, use vegan mayonnaise instead of regular mayo.
• Add some mustard. Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard for an extra flavor boost.
• Sweeten it up. For a sweeter version, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
• Adjust the spiciness. This really is a mild sauce, even with the sriracha. Experiment with the spice level by adding different hot sauces and adjusting the level of spiciness to your liking.
• No sweet chili sauce? Use extra ketchup in its place and stir in a little more honey or maple syrup to bring back the sweetness. It won't taste identical, but it's close enough to work in a pinch.

Boom Boom Sauce Frequently Asked Questions

What can I serve with boom boom sauce?

There are so many different ways to use this sweet sauce. Here are a few ideas.

• As a dipping sauce. Boom boom sauce makes a great dipping sauce and goes perfectly with crispy fries, chicken wings, onion rings, chicken tenders, fried seafood (like Tempura Shrimp!), egg rolls, or even raw or roasted veggies. 
• On sandwiches. This slightly spicy dip is one of my favorite burger sauces (it would be great on this Sweet and Spicy Smash Burger!) and would also go great spread onto a grilled cheese.
• Boom Boom Shrimp! This sauce is the star of the show for my delicious Boom Boom Shrimp recipe. If you're not into shrimp, you can also use this sauce on fried fish (this recipe for crispy fish batter is great for fish filets).
• Tacos or nachos! I love this sauce on a steak or shrimp taco. It's also incredible drizzled over nachos.
• On salads or bowls. This delicious sauce even tastes great drizzled over grilled veggies or salads! Try it on this Smoked Salmon Sushi Bowl for some extra spice!