Spicy sriracha mayo is the one condiment that pairs perfectly with almost everything. It’s spicy, creamy, tangy, and so addictive. I always keep a batch of this sriracha mayo recipe in our refrigerator to elevate just about every meal.

This spicy mayo recipe is incredibly versatile and can be prepared in just five minutes. It pairs well with appetizers, vegetable side dishes, salads, and a wide range of other dishes. We love to drizzle it over our bulgogi fries, mix it in our sushi bake, or use it as a dipping sauce for fried enoki mushrooms.

What is Sriracha Mayo?
Ingredients
How to Make Spicy Sriracha Mayo Recipe
Expert Tips
Storage Instructions
Pairing Suggestions
FAQ
Spicy Sriracha Mayo Recipe

What is Sriracha Mayo?

Sriracha mayo is an Asian fusion spicy, aioli-style condiment made from a combination of creamy mayonnaise and sriracha sauce. Sriracha originated in Thailand in the 1930s but gained fame with Huy Fong Foods in the 1980s in California.

Spicy sriracha mayo was first seen in Japanese-American fusion restaurants. It is most often paired in sushi dishes, such as spicy tuna crispy rice, or rolls like kani sushi (spicy crab roll) and tekka maki (Tuna sushi roll). Plus, it is dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian-friendly!

Someone dipping fried enoki mushrooms into a small dip bowl of sauce.

Ingredients

You can find all the ingredients for this spicy sriracha mayo recipe at your local grocery store. Full measurements and links to all the ingredients I used are listed in the recipe card below.

Kewpie Mayo: is a Japanese mayonnaise that is made with egg yolks instead of whole eggs like American mayo. It has a richer, creamier, and more savory flavor.
Sriracha chili sauce: is a famous hot sauce made with chili peppers, distilled vinegar, pickled garlic, sugar and salt. It is what makes the spicy mayo spicy.
Garlic: adds a rich, pungent, garlic flavor that cuts through the mayo and sriracha for a savory finish.
Lemon Juice: adds a hint of vibrant acidity to brighten up the other savory flavors.

Substitutions and Additions

Substitutions

Mayonnaise: alternatively, you can use regular American mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise for a vegan sriracha mayo.
Rice Vinegar: a substitute for lemon juice, for a more acidic flavor.

Additions

Honey: adds a natural sweetness that balances out the spicy notes.
Sesame Oil: adds a subtle nutty umami finish.
Soy sauce: for added salty, umami spicy mayo.
Chipotle powder: for a smokey western style sriracha mayo.
Parmesan cheese: add 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese for a garlic parmesan spicy sriracha mayo recipe.

How to Make Spicy Sriracha Mayo Recipe

Here are the step-by-step instructions for how to make this homemade spicy sriracha mayo recipe.

In a small mixing bowl, mix the kewpie mayo, sriracha, grated garlic and lemon juice.

Serve the sriracha mayonnaise immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Expert Tips

Taste and adjust: you can easily taste adjust the spicy levels of the sriracha once everything is combined.
Customization options: You can customize your homemade spicy mayo by adding more ingredients, such as honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, chipotle powder, cayenne powder, and parmesan.
Make ahead: This spicy sriracha mayo can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Chill before serving. Let the spicy mayo rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors meld together.

Storage Instructions

You can store the sriracha mayo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. I do not recommend freezing this sriracha mayo. The freezing process will cause the emulsion in the mayo to break, making it lumpy and watery.

Pairing Suggestions

This sriracha mayo recipe is the ultimate condiment that can be used in just about anything. From appetizers to rice dishes and seafood sushi dishes, the options are endless.

Appetizers: spicy mayo can be a dipping sauce or drizzle for fried enoki mushrooms, air-fryer Taiwanese popcorn, bulgogi fries, or crab rangoons.
Salads: it can be a dressing for any salad, such as goi ga (Vietnamese chicken salad).
Sandwiches or fusion dishes such as chicken katsu curry sliders (air fryer), Vietnamese shrimp toast (banh mi nuong tom), banh mi hot dogs, Japanese egg sandwich (tamago sando), or chicken quesadilla.
Rice balls such as yaki onigiri (grilled rice balls), Korean rice balls (jumeokbap), or tuna onigiri.
Dumplings: sriracha mayonnaise can be a dipping sauce for pan-fried pork and cabbage dumplings, crispy skirt dumplings, or pork and chive dumplings.
Sushi: spicy mayo can be used in kani sushi (spicy crab roll), tekka maki (Tuna sushi roll), crispy rice salmon, spicy tuna crispy rice (Nobu copycat), Hawaiian poke bowl, or in sushi bake.

FAQ

How spicy is sriracha mayo?

This sriracha mayo recipe is creamy and moderately spicy. It has about a medium level of heat. You can add more or less sriracha to adjust the spice level to your taste. For a milder spicy mayo, add a touch of honey to balance out the spice.

How long does sriracha mayo last?

You can store the sriracha mayo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Over time, the flavors will have time to deepen as it sits.

Can I make sriracha mayo vegan?

Yes! You can make a vegan homemade spicy sriracha mayo by using a vegan mayo instead of Kewpie mayo.

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