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August 15, 2022 (updated 5/8/24)
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My homemade Bang Bang Sauce recipe is oh-so-creamy! With 6 ingredients and ready In 5 minutes, you are just minutes away from this super tasty and versatile sauce you will want to drizzle on everything! Pair the bangbang sauce with Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp and Whole30 bang bang shrimp or try it with Bang bang salmon bites or Bang bang chicken skewers. See? It’s super versatile. Get ready for the yum!

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Why Readers Love My Copycat Version So Much

This simple sauce is a healthier copycat recipe of a popular sauce made by Bonefish Grill restaurant. It’s Paleo, Keto, and Whole30 compliant, so even those with dietary restrictions can enjoy this delicious sauce.

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Ingredients (What is bang bang sauce Made Of)

Did you know you can use the same sauce for bang bang cod and bang bang salmon? Allrecipes are based on the fan-favorite bang bang shrimp. One thing they all have in common is the creamy, tangy mayo-based bang bang sauce that I will show you how to make. So first, let’s gather a few simple ingredients.

For the sauce: Mayonnaise, rice vinegar, hot sauce, garlic clove, coconut aminos, ketchup, and coarse sea salt.

Ingredient Swap Tip

  • No rice vinegar: That’s ok. You can use apple cider vinegar instead.
  • Not a fan of mayo: You can use Greek yogurt, which will be just as delicious.
  • Out of hot sauce: Give yellowbird’s sriracha sauce a try.
  • Want a sweet sauce: Add a drizzle of honey to sweeten it naturally.
  • Following a vegan diet: No problem, you can substitute a vegan mayo.

Healthy Tip

Unlike store-bought Thai sweet chili sauce or chili garlic sauce, you will not find any cornstarch or hidden sugars in my homemade version. I use regular unsweetened hot sauce (Frank’s Red-Hot Originals works great) for this recipe; it is perfect every time.

How To Make The Sauce:

You could look for bang bang shrimp sauce at Walmart, but this recipe for bang bang sauce is so speedy and straightforward that you can whip it up in an instant without leaving the house. Follow my step-by-step instructions below for the perfect sauce every time.

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine all the bang bang sauce ingredients.
  2. Whisk well until you have a smooth, creamy texture.
  3. Adjust seasonings, and hot sauce amounts to personal preferences.
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How To Store the sauce

You will want to put this sweet and spicy sauce on everything, so go ahead and make a huge batch. I have storage tips that will keep your leftover sauce fresh and delicious.

To Store: You could temporarily store your sauce in a small bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap, but for best results, I suggest placing the sauce in an airtight container (glass works best) and keeping it in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

Common FAQs

Why is it called bang bang sauce?

Asian bang bang sauce (also known as bam bam sauce) is a sweet and spicy dipping sauce made famous as one of Bonefish Grill sauces, typically served alongside shrimp.

It is the phonetic spelling of the Mandarin character 棒 [bàng]. Bàng means that something is the best, fantastic, or like the gesture of being two thumbs up! In this case, it is absolutely correct; my bang bang sauce recipe is fantastic.

Is bang bang sauce the same as boom boom sauce?

Nope. Two different sauces here, though both are equally delicious. Bang bang sauce is a sweet and spicy sauce with a creamy, savory taste.

Boom Boom sauce has more tanginess and, with the addition of mustard, has a more vinegar-based flavor.

Can you make bang bang sauce recipes without mayo?

You sure can! You can use plain Greek yogurt instead of mayo. You will end up with the same creamy texture but with some added tartness.

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What To Serve The Sauce With

This bambam sauce is so good you could eat it with a spoon. Seriously, it’s that yummy. It is also an extremely versatile and tasty sauce that goes great with various crispy baked or air-fried recipes. If you are looking for a few other ideas, give these delicious recipes a try, and let me know which one is your favorite.

  • Air Fried Oyster Mushrooms
  • Taiwanese fried chicken cutlets
  • Air-fried crispy rice sushi
  • Bang bang shrimp salad

More Healthy Homemade Sauce Ideas

Once you start making sauces at home, you will never want to go back to grocery store sauces. Here are a few more easy sauce recipes to try next time.

  • Keto Teriyaki Sauce
  • Paleo Teriyaki Sauce
  • Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
  • Homemade Hoisin Sauce
  • Homemade Gochujang Sauce

Umami Tips

  • Adjust the flavor to taste: Play around with the seasonings (add a little garlic powder, perhaps?) and hot sauce (for extra spice) to make this sauce your own.
  • Want a bit more sweetness: Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
  • Looking for a mayonnaise alternative: Try using Greek yogurt instead; you’ll end up with the same great sauce but with a bit more tanginess.
  • Super versatile: Use as a dipping sauce or salad dressing, it also makes a great paleo sandwich bread spread.

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Bang Bang Sauce Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

Servings: 12 tablespoons

Author: ChihYu Smith

This bang bang sauce is creamy, tangy, a little spicy, and ready in under 5 minutes! Use all pantry ingredients with no added sugar. Perfect for air fried or oven baked crispy food such as shrimp, fish, chicken, or even potatoes! Makes about 1 cup.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • ½-1 tsp hot sauce
  • 0.2 oz clove garlic, grated or crushed, about 1 large clove
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1.5 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 pinches of coarse sea salt

Instructions

  • Add everything into a bowl. Mix well.

  • Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

Notes

  • To Store: store the sauce in an airtight container (glass works best) and keeping it in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp, Calories: 26kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 194mg, Potassium: 5mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 7IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 2mg, Iron: 1mg

Course: Dipping sauce, Salad dressing, sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bang Bang Sauce, bang bang sauce recipe, how to make bang bang sauce

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4 comments on “Bang Bang Sauce”

  1. Erika Reply

    Bang Bang Sauce (Bonefish Grill Copycat - Easy!) (7)
    This goes on everything!! 🤭

  2. Suzanne Reply

    Bang Bang Sauce (Bonefish Grill Copycat - Easy!) (8)
    Your recipe for Bang Bang Sauce is delicious. I’ve used it on shrimp and crispy salmon. I even drizzle a bit on my broccoli! Thanks again for another great and super easy to make recipe. ❤️

    • ChihYu Reply

      Love the combo choice!

  3. Denise Reply

    Bang Bang Sauce (Bonefish Grill Copycat - Easy!) (9)
    This is the best bang bang sauce ever! I’ve been making this sauce ever since Chihyu shared her Whole30 version of the bangbang shrimp. The sauce is perfectly tangy and with a hint of spicy (but not too much). Sometimes we make It thinner if we want to use it as a salad dressing. SO GOOD!

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FAQs

What is bang bang sauce made of? ›

Bang Bang sauce is a spicy-sweet mayonnaise-based sauce consisting of mayo, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, and vinegar. It is traditionally used to coat Bang Bang Shrimp and is also served on the side with that dish. The name of this sauce is based on the Bonefish Grill restaurant chain.

Is yum yum sauce and bang bang sauce the same? ›

Is Bang Bang Same as Yum Yum? No, they are not the same. Both are creamy mayo-based sauces. Bang Bang is a slightly sweet sauce, due to the Thai sweet chili sauce in the recipe, while Yum Yum is a bit more savory with a subtle tomato flavor.

What is the difference between bang bang sauce and boom boom sauce? ›

Bang bang sauce is a sweet and spicy sauce with a creamy, savory taste. Boom Boom sauce has more tanginess and, with the addition of mustard, has a more vinegar-based flavor. Can you make bang bang sauce recipes without mayo? You sure can!

What are the ingredients in Burman's bang bang sauce? ›

Water, Soybean Oil, Cane Sugar, Jalape�o Puree (red Jalape�o Peppers, Citric Acid), Jalape�os (red Jalapeno Peppers, Vinegar, Salt), Chili Puree (red Chili Peppers, Salt, Citric Acid), White Vinegar, Egg Yolk, Salt, Dried Garlic, Dried Red Bell Peppers, Ground Mustard Seed, Xanthan Gum. Contains: Egg ,soy.

What is Bang Bang made of? ›

Bang Bang Sauce is a delicious creamy sauce that coats Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer, a fried shrimp dish famously enjoyed at Bonefish Grill. Made with mayonnaise, Thai-style sweet red chili sauce, Sriracha, and rice wine vinegar, it is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.

What is yum yum sauce made of? ›

Yum Yum Sauce is made of mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, sugar, paprika and water to thin the sauce out. That's it! It's really just a matter of the right ratios of ingredients to get the flavor you want!

Is yum yum sauce just sriracha and mayo? ›

So, is yum yum sauce spicy mayo? Kind of. It is a mayo-based sauce but spicy mayo is usually just mayo and sriracha. Yum yum sauce includes more spices and flavorings.

What is the real name of Bang Bang chicken? ›

'bang-bang chicken'), also known by variant names such as bam bam chicken or bon bon chicken, is a popular chicken dish in Chinese cuisine. The name bang bang chicken is derived from the Chinese word for stick, bàng (棒), referring to the baton or cudgel traditionally used to tenderize the meat.

Why is it called boom boom sauce? ›

It comes from the Sheetz gas stations which are located mainly on the east coast. My guess of why they called it that is you dump some ingredients in a bowl, mix them together, boom boom you've got a sauce! So more about the sauce. It's a garlicky, spicy, tomatoey sauce with a mayo base.

What is Ken's Steakhouse Boom Boom Sauce? ›

Creamy and spicy, featuring a variety of fiery chili peppers, Dijon mustard and garlic to make a savory sauce that isn't afraid to bring the flavor — or the heat.

What happened to Bang sauce Shark Tank? ›

In fact, you can still find each sauce featured in "Shark Tank" in over 125 Walmarts, mostly located in Mid-Atlantic states, and a few ShopRite locations in New Jersey and Philadelphia (per their website). Since airing, the price per bottle has increased from $3.99 to $5.

What is bang bang sauce barburrito? ›

It was called Bang Bang Shrimp because of the spicy sriracha, mixed with a sweet sauce, creating a bang of a taste from sweet to spicy when you take a bite. Bang Bang Shrimp and the sauce has quickly risen to fame as a popular dish across the world, from inside people's homes to inside restaurant kitchens.

What nationality is bang bang sauce? ›

The sauce is the only thing you'll have to adjust to taste. This is a Chinese/American dish. Or in other words, it's a Chinese style dish that was invented in the U.S. The name originated in Thailand and has to do with the sauce, which is spicy, but not too spicy as to be uncomfortable.

What is Bang Bang Shrimp sauce made of? ›

At Bonefish, the Bang Bang Shrimp is made of fried shrimp with a cornstarch and creamy buttermilk coating. Bang Bang shrimp sauce is made of mayonnaise, sriracha, and sweet chili garlic sauce; it's drizzled all over the top.

What is bang bang chicken made of? ›

The chicken is marinated in simple pantry ingredients, before being brushed with a drool-worthy ”bang bang sauce” (a mix of whole-egg mayonnaise and sweet chilli sauce) and oven-baked. If you think mayonnaise in a marinade sounds weird, this recipe will change that forever.

What is Boom Boom sauce made of? ›

This sauce is made with mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and spices. What does Boom Boom Sauce taste like? Boom boom sauce is a little spicy, a little sweet, and a little tangy. It is the perfect balance of flavors for your favorite savory dishes like burgers, fries, fried shrimp, and much more!

Where did bang bang sauce originate? ›

This is a Chinese/American dish. Or in other words, it's a Chinese style dish that was invented in the U.S. The name originated in Thailand and has to do with the sauce, which is spicy, but not too spicy as to be uncomfortable.

What does bang bang seasoning taste like? ›

Never heard of Bang Bang Seasoning before? Don't be afraid to try it! It features the flavors of dried garlic, red pepper, soy sauce powder, dried chili pepper, paprika, and cayenne to add a medium heat to any of your favorite dishes!

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