Whip up this Vegan Bang Bang Sauce in less than 5 minutes! Made with creamy vegan mayo, sweet chili sauce, and a touch of sriracha, this sweet and spicy sauce will quickly become your go-to for drizzling on everything.
This vegan bang bang sauce recipe is inspired by the bang bang shrimp appetizer at Bonefish Grill.
Good thing for us, we can make the copycat recipe at home by using plant-based mayo instead of regular mayo.
The sweet chili sauce adds both heat and sweetness, while the vegan mayo gives it a creamy texture. And a touch of sriracha adds a little extra spice!
My favorite ways to serve this spicy and sweet bang bang sauce is drizzled over baked tofu, vegan chicken nuggets, rice bowls, or even air fryer green beans.
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Ingredients
This creamy sweet chili sauce recipe is ready in under 5 minutes, and comes together quickly by whisking all the ingredients in a small bowl.
Get ready to add this to your weekly dinner rotation— it's that delicious!
Vegan Mayo: The base of our bang bang sauce is plant-based mayo, which adds a creamy texture and keeps the spice level mild. I use the brand Follow Your Heart Vegenaise.
Sriracha: This recipe uses sriracha for a bit of spice, but feel free to adjust the amount to your taste.
Just be cautious with the brand, as Huy Fong sriracha (the most popular one) isn't vegan due to its use of conventional sugar. Look for an organic version or one made with organic sugar to avoid bone char in the sugar filtration process. I use Yellowbird Sriracha.
Sweet Chili Sauce: You can use homemade sweet chili sauce or store-bought. I use the 365 Whole Foods Sweet Chili. Make sure to check the ingredients, as the same note above applies here too.
Rice Vinegar: Subtle tang and acidity.
Garlic: If you don't have a fresh clove, you can use a sprinkle of garlic powder.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make This Recipe
With only 5 ingredients and ready in under 5 minutes, you'll have a delicious and versatile sauce that's perfect for drizzling on just about anything!
The full written recipe can be found in the recipe card below.
Step 1: Add all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
Step 2: Whisk until well combined.
Taste and adjust to preference and enjoy!
Substitutions & Variations
Adjust to your preference by playing around with the amount of sriracha. If you want it spicer, add a full tablespoon!
Add in a drizzle of maple syrup if you need a bit more sweetness.
Unsweetened Greek yogurt could be a good vegan mayo alternative but keep in mind the sauce will have a bit more tanginess.
Serving Ideas
You can’t go wrong with this creamy, spicy vegan bang bang sauce.
Drizzle it over all sorts of plant-based dishes like rice bowls, noodles, tofu, and more.
It’s so good, you'll want to put it on everything!
Bang Bang Tofu: Drizzle over crispy baked or fried tofu for the perfect appetizer or served over rice for an easy dinner.
Vegan Spring Rolls: Use as a dipping sauce for fresh vegan rice paper rolls or fried spring rolls filled with veggies and tofu.
Air Fryer Veggies: Perfect for dipping or drizzling over air fryer vegetables like green beans or broccoli and cauliflower.
Roasted Vegetables: Drizzle over roasted vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, or Japanese sweet potatoes.
Vegan Sushi Rolls: Use it as a drizzle on vegan sushi rolls or sushi bowls.
Tips & Tricks
Adjust the sweetness, heat, and tang to your taste. Add more sweet chili sauce for extra sweetness or sriracha for added spice. Keep in mind that some sweet chili sauces can be spicier than others!
For a thicker sauce, add more mayo.
Storage
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bang bang sauce is mostly made up of mayo, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha.
Sriracha adds a nice spice level to the sauce but it’s balanced by the sweetness of the sweet chili sauce and the creaminess of the mayo.
It’s great on tofu, rice bowls, noodles, veggies, and even as a dip for spring rolls or dumplings.
As long as you use a gluten-free sweet chili sauce, the sauce itself is gluten-free.
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Recipe
Vegan Bang Bang Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup Vegan Mayonnaise I used Follow Your Heart
- ¼ cup Sweet Chili Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha see note
- 2 teaspoons Rice Vinegar
- 1 Garlic Clove minced
- Pinch of Kosher Salt
- Pinch of Black Pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- Taste and adjust to preference and enjoy!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
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