Homemade Spicy Mayo is creamy and tangy with the perfect amount of zing — and easy to make at home in 5 minutes with a handful of ingredients! This sauce is a universal, do-it-all condiment that adds a delicious kick to just about anything, from burgers and fries to tacos, stir-fry, sandwiches, salad dressings, sushi, seafood, and more.
If you’re a big fan of the mayo or sauce that you get at hibachi or sushi restaurants, you’ll be totally hooked on this homemade spicy mayo. Using store-bought mayonnaise makes the process fast and simple, so all you have to do is spice it up!
Why You'll Love this Spicy Mayo Recipe
- It’s easy to make. Using just five (yes, only five!) ingredients and five minutes of your time, you can upgrade boring, run-of-the-mill mayonnaise into this superstar condiment that you’ll want to put on everything in sight.
- It pairs well with everything. Spicy mayo goes well with dozens of dishes. It’s a great condiment to offer at cookouts, dinner parties, or even just a casual meal at home. You’ll love using this spicy mayo to dress up even the simplest fare.
- It’s customizable. You can easily adust the tanginess and the spice level of this spicy mayo by adjusting the ratios to suit your tastes. Add more sriracha to turn up the heat or less to make it more mild on sensitive palates.
Ingredient Notes
To make this easy Spicy Mayo, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):
- mayonnaise - you can use either store-bought or homemade mayonnaise for this spicy mayonnaise.
- lemon juice - fresh-squeezed lemon juice works best, but you can also use lemon juice from concentrate if that’s what you have on hand.
- sesame oil - you can use toasted sesame or regular sesame oil, whatever you have on hand.
- sriracha - use your favorite brand or swap it for your preferred hot sauce instead.
You will also need measuring cups and spoons, and a small mixing bowl.
How to Make the Best Spicy Mayo
- Combine. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sesame oil, and hot sauce until smooth.
- Serve. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve on the side of fries, sushi, or fried bites, if desired.
Recipe Variations
- Make it garlicky. Give it a garlic twist by adding in a minced clove of garlic.
- An Asian twist. Stir in some soy sauce and sesame seeds to give it an Asian twist. This version is delicious with sushi too.
- Add sweetness. Add a hint of sweetness with a dollop of honey.
- Make it vegan. You can easily make this sauce vegan by using vegan mayo.
- Mellow out the tanginess. Regular mayo has a very tangy, rich flavor. Feel free to replace some of it with Greek yogurt or sour cream for a milder flavor.
How to Serve
We like to whip up a batch of this homemade spicy mayo whenever we are serving small appys and bites. Some of our favorite recipes to pair with this dip are:
- Crispy Air Fryer French Fries
- Homemade Chicken Nuggets
- Baked Coconut Shrimp
- Korean Beef Steak Tacos
- Baked Cauliflower Nuggets
- Salmon Burgers
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
For more recipe ideas, see our 50 Best Finger Foods.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Make your own mayonnaise. If you haven’t made your own mayo before, it may seem overwhelming, but it really couldn’t be simpler! Mayo is essentially just oil, acid (think lemon juice or vinegar), and egg. That’s it! You can create your own homemade mayo for this recipe to make it that much fresher.
- Use a blender. For an even more hands-off approach, you can add all the ingredients to a blender, food processor, or use an immersion blender on low speed to quickly blitz everything together into a perfectly homogenous mixture.
Storing and Freezing Instructions
How to Store
Transfer the spicy mayo to an airtight container or jar with a lid and refrigerate for up to 30 days.
How to Freeze
It’s not recommended to freeze spicy mayo (or mayo of any kind, really) because the texture will change when it thaws, but if you really need to freeze it, you can place the spicy mayo in a freezer-safe container, leaving room for it to expand, and freeze it for up to 3 months.
FAQ
Yes, but it depends on how you want to use your spicy mayo sauce. This recipe is based on Japanese mayonnaise, which is perfect for serving with sushi rolls, rice bowls, poke bowls, and other Asian dishes. It's also great with crispy fish and fried dishes.
If you want to use your sauce for diner-style dishes (hot dogs, burgers, sweet potato fries, etc), feel free to use different types of hot sauce, a little cayenne pepper, sambal oolek, or your favorite brand of spicy chili sauce to make it your own. You can even replace the sriracha sauce with adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers for a smoky chipotle mayo!
This homemade spicy sriracha mayo is totally gluten-free as it contains no wheat-derived products. Even store-bought Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise is certified gluten-free, too!
Yes, any type of mayo can go bad. This Japanese spicy mayo recipe should be used within 30 days and stored in the fridge between uses.
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Recipe
Spicy Mayo
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Homemade Spicy Mayo is creamy and tangy with the perfect amount of zing — and easy to make at home in 5 minutes with a handful of ingredients! This sauce is a universal, do-it-all condiment that adds a delicious kick to just about anything, from burgers and fries to tacos, stir-fry, sandwiches, salad dressings, sushi, seafood, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sesame oil, and hot sauce until smooth.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve on the side of fries, sushi, or fried bites, if desired.
Notes
How to store: Transfer the spicy mayo to an airtight container or jar with a lid and refrigerate for up to 30 days.
How to freeze: It’s not recommended to freeze spicy mayo (or mayo of any kind, really) because the texture will change when it thaws, but if you really need to freeze it, you can place the spicy mayo in a freezer-safe container, leaving room for it to expand, and freeze it for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stir
- Cuisine: American
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