🔥 Boom Boom Sauce Recipe
Introduction
Creamy, spicy, tangy, and just a touch sweet—Boom Boom Sauce is the ultimate all-purpose condiment. It’s perfect as a fry dip, burger spread, sandwich drizzle, or a dunk for crispy appetizers. You can whip it up in 5 minutes with pantry staples and chill it while dinner finishes. Once you try it, you’ll want to keep a jar in your fridge at all times.
Why I Love This Recipe
It’s bold, zesty, and takes almost no effort to make. It pairs perfectly with crunchy snacks, grilled meats, and comfort-food favorites like sheet pan quesadillas or Dorito casserole. It’s also a killer upgrade to game-day classics like turkey wings or beer cheese dip.
🛒 Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp Sriracha or hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp honey or sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar (for tang)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix the Base
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha until smooth.
2️⃣ Add Seasonings
Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, honey (if using), and lemon juice or vinegar.
3️⃣ Adjust Flavor
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Whisk until creamy and fully combined.
4️⃣ Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors meld together.
⏱️ Time & Yield
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes + chilling
- Yield: ~¾ cup
- Calories: ~100 per 2 tbsp serving
💡 Tips for Success
- Make it spicier by adding extra Sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Want it thicker? Use more mayo or chill longer.
- Add a smoky twist with chipotle powder or liquid smoke.
- Store it in a squeeze bottle for easy drizzling on tacos or sliders.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Boom Boom Sauce pairs well with just about everything:
- French fries, onion rings, or tater tots
- Crispy appetizers like easy turkey wings
- Sandwiches, burgers, and wraps
- Dips for chicken enchiladas
- A flavor-packed drizzle over sheet pan quesadillas
- Or dunk into a snack spread with beer cheese dip
❄️ Storage Tips
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Stir before using if separation occurs.
- Not freezer-friendly—this is best fresh!
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- This Beer Cheese Dip Is My Favorite Party Starter That Disappears in Minutes
🧾 Final Thoughts
Boom Boom Sauce is the definition of a kitchen hack that makes everything better. With its creamy base, spicy edge, and sweet-tangy balance, it elevates any meal into something crave-worthy. Once you try it, you’ll be hooked—and so will everyone you serve it to.
💬 Sauce It Up!
Tried this sauce? Tag @ChefManiac and show us how you used it! Need a printable card or want to turn it into a label for your homemade jar? Just ask—I’ve got the goods!
