Creamy Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce (Homemade Bang Bang Sauce)

This Creamy Sweet Chili Sauce is a delicious Thai-inspired dipping sauce that can be made in a snap and tailored to fit your desired level of spiciness.

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A spoon in a bowl of creamy sweet chili dipping sauce.

Discover the irresistible taste of this homemade Creamy Sweet Chili Sauce (also known as Bang Bang sauce), a Thai-inspired dipping sauce that combines the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Elevate your Asian dishes with this easy-to-make hot dipping sauce.

Creamy Thai dipping sauce in a blue bowl next to a fresh lime.

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This Creamy Sweet Chili Sauce is a quick and easy dipping sauce, that can perfectly accompany any Asian dish. With just four simple ingredients you can whip up this amazing Thai Bang Bang sauce in less than 5 minutes. You can also easily customize the spiciness to your liking, making it as hot or mild as your taste buds can handle.

Whether you’re preparing a weeknight dinner or gearing up for game day appetizers, this creamy and hot dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all occasions. Drizzle it over grilled chicken, use it as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, or spread it on your favorite sandwiches for a zesty kick. The possibilities are endless!

Make sure to try also this Green Sweet Chili Sauce and this Lime Jalapeno Sour Cream Dip too!

Why you will love this recipe!

Quick & Easy: You can make this sauce with minimal effort, just combine all the ingredients and serve! It doesn’t get much simpler than this!
Simple Ingredients: Using only four common ingredients, you’ve got everything you need to make this sauce!
Dietary info: This dip is Gluten-free and Vegetarian.

Homemade bang bang sauce in a dipping bowl next to a freshly squeezed lime.

Ingredients

Mayonnaise: This is the most prominent ingredient, so choose your favorite good-quality mayo.
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce: This sauce is very versatile and gives this creamy dip the perfect balance of sweetness and Asian flavors.
Sriracha: This famous Thai hot sauce will add some spiciness to this dipping sauce, so add as much as you like.
Lime juice: Use freshly squeezed lime juice rather than bottled, for the best flavor and zing.

How to make creamy sweet chili sauce

Be sure to scroll down for the full recipe!

Add all the ingredients to a bowl (photo 1).
Mix well until you get a smooth and creamy sauce (photo 2).

Before and after mixing the ingredients together.

Recipe Variations

You can easily make it spicier or milder by adjusting the amount of Sriracha to your liking. You can use other hot sauces of your preference, like Sambal Oelek, Tabasco, Frank’s Red Hot, or more!

Rice wine vinegar is also commonly used in Bang Bang sauce, so you can use that instead of lime juice. Lemon juice would work great too!

If you want a lighter version, try swapping the mayo for sour cream. Or if you want to make it even healthier, you can swap some or all of the mayo for Greek yogurt. The flavor might differ slightly but you’ll still have a delicious creamy sweet chili sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a specific type of sweet chili sauce recommended for this recipe?

No, most commercial brands are pretty similar and will all work great in this recipe. This is the sweet chili sauce I recommend.

Can I use it as a marinade?

Absolutely! The Creamy Sweet Chili Sauce can be incredibly versatile and used as a marinade for meats, seafood, or vegetables. Its sweet and spicy profile adds a delightful kick to grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, or even roasted vegetables.

Can I adjust the level of spiciness to suit my taste preferences?

Yes, you can increase or decrease the amount of Sriracha or hot sauce of your preference, to customize the level of heat. Taste the sauce as you go and gradually add more spice to customize it precisely to your liking.

A chicken nugget being dipped into a sauce.

Serving Suggestions

This Bang Bang sauce is super versatile! It goes great with shrimp and chicken, but also vegetable main dishes or appetizer recipes, like these:

And, of course, it’s a delicious sauce to add to tacos, burgers, and more:

Make Ahead and Storage

You can make this sauce ahead and it will keep well in a closed container or a covered bowl in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Recipe Notes and Tips

This recipe is fairly mild as written. Taste as you make it and add more sriracha if you like it more spicy.
If making ahead of time, keep covered and refrigerated.
For the best flavor use fresh lime juice, but bottled will work well in a pinch.

Bang bang sauce in a bowl next to a squeezed lime.

This Creamy Sweet Chili Sauce (or Bang Bang sauce) is a quick and easy-to-make sauce that adds a burst of sweet and spicy flavors to any dish. Whether you’re serving it as a dip for game day appetizers or using it as a sauce for your favorite Thai dishes, this homemade dip is sure to become a family favorite in no time.

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