Homemade Spicy Mayo (VIDEO)
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Homemade Spicy Mayo Sauce (sometimes referred to as Sriracha Mayo) is creamy, tangy, and has just enough kick to it – it’s so additively good and you won’t believe how easy it is to make this at home!
Watch the Homemade Spicy Mayo Recipe Video!
A Note from CJ
You’ll use this Spicy Mayo for everything!
Have you ever wondered how restaurants make the most delicious Spicy Mayo sauce? In 5 minutes, with just 6 ingredients you already have at home, you can have a bright, creamy, spicy sauce that will be your new favorite condiment!
I love dipping sauces, like Homemade Ranch Dressing, Raising Cane’s Sauce, Homemade BBQ Sauce, Chick-Fil-A Sauce, and Honey Mustard!
Ingredient Tips
Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and measurements!
- Japanese mayo – My favorite mayo is Japanese mayo or Kewpie. It’s only made with egg yolks – it’s richer, thicker, and has a sweet, tanginess to it that is irresistible! You can also use regular mayo.
- Sriracha – Sriracha is most commonly used for Spicy Mayo (most people are familiar with Huy Fong Foods). If you can’t find Sriracha, you can use another chili pepper based hot sauce.
- garlic – My trick with garlic is not chop it but grate it – it breaks down the garlic and releases the essential oils and juices, which will really infuses all of the fresh garlic flavor!
- lemon juice – I like to add lemon juice for the brightness and acidity it adds.
How to Make Spicy Mayo
Grate the Garlic – In a small bowl, use a microplane to grate garlic into the bowl. If you don’t have a microplane, mince garlic as finely as possible until it becomes almost paste-like.
Mix the Ingredients – Add the Japanese mayo, sriracha, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper, then mix together until well incorporated and the sauce is a light pink color. It’s now ready to enjoy, but if you can, letting the sauce sit in the fridge for overnight will allow the flavors to meld and taste better!
Spicy Mayo is perfect as a dipping sauce for Chicken Karaage, Fried Chicken, Chicken Katsu, Pork Katsu, Panko Shrimp or Mochiko Chicken! It’s also perfect for Air Fryer versions, like Air Fryer Chicken Karaage, Air Fryer Chicken Katsu, or Air Fryer Chicken Tenders!
Storage Tips
CJ’s Storage Tips
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Make sure your container is well sealed to prevent it from spoiling. Avoid dipping directly into the jar and only use clean utensils – any bacteria from food or used utensils will make it go bad faster. Don’t leave your Spicy Mayo out – put it back in the refrigerator after opening or using.
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Homemade Spicy Mayo (EASY)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- ½ cup Japanese Mayo, Kewpie
- 3 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp kosher salt, to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, grate the garlic, then add the mayo, sriracha, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix the ingredients with a spoon until fully combined.
- Cover with plastic wrap, or place the spicy mayo in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
