Spicy Mayo is a flavorful dipping sauce with a spicy kick and a hint of tangy lime. It’s the perfect sidekick for patties, nuggets, fries and topping for burgers and other sandwiches. It takes just 5 minutes to make, using 5 ingredients.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Easy Spicy Mayo Recipe

• Flavorful dipping sauce
• Spicy kick with a little tangy lime flavor
• Easy to make in just 5 minutes, using 5 ingredients
• Perfect for dipping fries, nuggets or patties
• Makes a great topping for burgers and other sandwiches

If you’re looking for a great little dipping sauce that has a spicy kick of heat, you’re going to love this sauce! It’s incredibly simple and easy to make, using just 5 ingredients.

It’s got a bit of an Asian flair to it, with the addition of Sriracha and toasted sesame oil.  A squeeze of lime adds some freshness and a tangy flavor that brings the perfect balance.

It makes the perfect dipping sauce for just about anything, or use to dollop over burgers, patties or cakes of all kinds.  I’ve listed some different ways to serve this sauce below that I hope you’ll try!

🛒 Ingredients for Spicy Mayo

• Mayonnaise
• Sriracha
• Lime
• Toasted sesame oil
• Salt

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk

🔪 How to Make Spicy Mayo

Add all the ingredients into a small mixing bowl.

Whisk until well combined.

Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

It’s ready to serve and I’ve listed some serving ideas down below!

☑️ Storage Instruction

Store in an airtight jar for 5-7 days in the fridge.

🍴 Ways to Serve Spicy Mayo

Burgers: Serve a dollop over this Smash Burger or Smash Burger Tacos.

Fries: Use as a dipping sauce for Zucchini Fries, Halloumi Fries, Eggplant Fries or Avocado Fries.

Chicken: This spicy mayo is also great for dipping Chicken Tenders, Chicken Patties or Popcorn Chicken.

Seafood: Drizzle over Shrimp Po’ Boy, Crab Stuffed Salmon, Cucumber Salmon Rolls or serve with this easy Shrimp Cocktail. 

Tacos: You can also serve it over these Asian Shrimp Tacos, Mahi Mahi Tacos or these Mini Taco Bites.

💡 Tips

• Use a good quality mayonnaise or make your own.  There are only 5 ingredients to this sauce, so each one really counts.
• Don’t overdo it on the sesame oil.  It already has a strong flavor, and can very quickly overpower the mayo if you add too much.  Ask me how I know this…
• Use fresh lime juice, not the bottled stuff, it really makes a difference.
• If you mix it up and find it’s a little too spicy for you, add in some more mayonnaise and that will tame it down some.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• If you don’t have fresh lime juice, you can add in lemon juice instead.
• For more of a Bang Bang style sauce, add in a small amount of Sambal to give it even more flavor.
• For even more heat, add in some red pepper flakes.  I’d start with 1/2 teaspoon, taste and add more if you need to.
• If you don’t have mayonnaise, you can use Greek yogurt instead, just know this will change up the flavor a bit.  It will still taste delicious, but will have more of a tang to it.
• For even more flavor, you can grate in a close of garlic before whisking.
• For a mild onion flavor and beautiful bright green color, add in some finely chopped chives.

What can I do with spicy mayo?

As I listed above, there are so many different ways to serve it. The most popular being with seafood, burgers or a dipping sauce.

What to put in mayo to make it spicy?

Traditionally and in this recipe, Sriracha is where the heat comes from. But as I also mentioned above, Sambal can also help give it a little more heat and great flavor.

What exactly is spicy mayonnaise?

Classic spicy mayo has mayonnaise, Sriracha and lime, but I added in a little toasted sesame oil to give it a little more Asian flair.

Is spicy mayo keto friendly?

Absolutely! Not only is it low in carbs, but it’s also loaded with healthy fat, making it ideal for keto.

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