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Bang Bang Sauce

This Bang Bang Sauce is easy to make at home with simple ingredients, is budget friendly and tastes simply amazing.  It is ready in one minute, and you will be wondering how could it be even vegan. This is even a great option for you if you’re eating seafood and meat, but don’t do dairy.

View of the four simple ingredients needed to make this vegan Bang Bang Sauce.

Me and my sauces are a match made in heaven. Just think of easy vegan sauces like this Yum Yum Sauce, my White BBQ Sauce, or my Stir Fry Sauce

If you’re looking for more sauces and condiments, keep going and look around. There is much more to enjoy for you.

You know that I love creating these for all of you anytime, because these are tried and true. And I find that sauce are needed to make just any dish better than ever.

First steps: giving sweet chili sauce in a small bowl.

Making a vegan Bang Bang Sauce

With this recipe, I bring you the latest addition to the list of stunning sauces. It’s something that I worked on some time perfecting it.

Because you know that my goal is to make my recipes delicious but also to keep them as simple as possible. I’m so happy with how this one turned out. If you ever ask yourself, where to buy Bang Bang Sauce, now you can make it.

This Bang Bang Sauce has the perfect balance of spiciness and creaminess.

Seriously I could drink it up plain, because it is so satisfying, with spot on flavors, has the right sweetness which is needed in contrast to spiciness, versatile, so straight forward, big in flavor. And on top of it really easy to make and just so satisfying.

How to make this Bang Bang Sauce: adding Sriracha and maple syrup to this bowl.

What can I use this sauce with

Bang Bang Sauce finds a lot of uses with different types of food. You can think of sipping veggies in it, like my Whole Roasted Cauliflower, or the Zucchini Fritters

If you are planning to bring an extra punch to potato recipes, this is an absolutely perfect combination with Potato Cakes, for example.

If you aren’t vegan like me you can also use it for shrimps or meat.

Shows how finally we add vegan mayo and whisk everything together.

What is Bang Bang Sauce Made of?

When it comes to making this homemade sauce, you will be delighted to hear that you only need four simple ingredients.

Yes, four! They are:

  • Vegan mayo
  • Sriracha
  • Sweet chili sauce
  • Maple syrup

Close-up view of the vegan Bang Bang Sauce when it is done.

Optionally feel free to add:

  • Garlic powder
  • Smoked paprika

The sauce is great for dipping vegetables such as the cauliflower in the background.

How to make Bang Bang Sauce

To begin with, combine vegan mayo, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, maple syrup in a small bowl. Add optional garlic powder and smoked paprika. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix everything well until combined.

You don’t even need a food processor or blender for this recipe. But if you would like to make it even more fancy you can use it. I simply use a wire whisk for mixing, not fancy but simple.

This sauce is also great as marinade or for any dinner, lunch, meal prep. Simply serve with baked potatoes for inspiration.

Jar of the ready vegan Bang Bang Sauce,

Tip to make make this Bang Bang Sauce mayo free: simply swap vegan mayo for coconut yogurt.

Leftover sauce can be stored in the fridge for one week.

Can life be any simpler?

This Bang Bang Sauce is easy to make and tastes like the real deal, if not better. It is ready in one minute and so versatile. Delicious, tasty and no one would ever tell it is vegan. #vegan #dairyfree #vegetarian #glutenfree #contentednesscooking #mealprep #dinner #lunch #bangbangsauce #comfortfood

If you give this Bang Bang Sauce a try tag me on Instagram or Facebook.

Don’t forget to add a picture, so I can see all your remakes.

Cheers, Florian.

Jar of the ready vegan Bang Bang Sauce,

Bang Bang Sauce

Yield: 10
Prep Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 1 minute

This Bang Bang Sauce is easy to make at home with simple ingredients, is budget friendly and tastes simply amazing.  It is ready in one minute, and you will be wondering how could it be even vegan. This is even a great option for you if you're eating seafood and meat, but don't do dairy.

Ingredients

Optional:

  • 2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Combine vegan mayo, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, maple syrup in a small bowl. Add optional garlic powder and smoked paprika. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix everything well until combined.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 2 Tbs
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 138Total Fat: 10.8gSaturated Fat: 1.8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8.6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 80mgCarbohydrates: 10.8gFiber: 0.2gSugar: 7.9gProtein: 0.1g

Louise

Sunday 11th of February 2024

Can this be frozen or do you suggest to make it when needed?

Florian

Monday 12th of February 2024

Hi Louise! It can be, but it will stay fresh in the fridge for 1 week. There is plenty of time to enjoy the sauce fresh. Hope that helps and let me know what you think.

Patricia

Thursday 19th of January 2023

I have cashew can I soaked them overnight and used in placed of the vegan mayo?

Florian

Friday 20th of January 2023

Hi Patricia! You absolutely can, but the result will be different.

EIleen

Thursday 17th of March 2022

DELICIOUS!!!!!

Florian

Thursday 17th of March 2022

Thanks, Elleen! 😊

nancy

Friday 9th of April 2021

YUM!!! I'm making this!

Florian

Friday 9th of April 2021

Enjoy, Nancy! Let me know what you think.

Cornelia

Tuesday 23rd of February 2021

I love the Bang Bang sauce. I tried it and my family really liked it. We made it with cauliflower. I would definitely make this again with other vegs. Would be great with fish dishes. Thank you.

Florian

Tuesday 23rd of February 2021

Thanks for your great feedback, Cornelia! Glad it was such a big hit with your family. Would you mind leaving a star rating rating with your review? This is super helpful for other readers. Thanks so much.

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