This Spicy Mayo Recipe is creamy, spicy, and tangy. It’s so delicious, you’ll want to add it to more than just sushi – it’s great with everything!
If you love spicy mayo, try it on this tasty and Easy Sushi Bake or on this Volcano Roll.
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Recipe Details
I love this Spicy Mayo recipe because it’s so simple and versatile. I will add it to just about anything, and I bet you will, too!
- TASTE: Spicy and sweet with a little tang, this sauce is better than any mayo you’ve ever tasted.
- TEXTURE: This Spicy Mayo is super creamy, custardy, and thick. It’s the perfect texture for drizzling on sushi or spreading on your favorite sandwich.
- TIME: This no-cook recipe will only take 2 minutes.
- EASE: It’s super easy and quick. You can whip it up at a moment’s notice.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Japanese Mayo– This mayonnaise is sweeter and tangier than its American cousin. It’s also got a custard-like texture. You can find it in specialty stores or the Asian section of your grocery store.
- Sriracha– This will add heat to your Spicy Mayo recipe. Add as little or as much as you want for the preferred spiciness.
- Lime juice- This ingredient adds tangy, citrusy flavor that works really well with the other two. Use fresh juice instead of concentrate.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute the Sriracha- You can use any hot sauce you like, including Frank’s Red Hot, Tabasco, and others.
- Add seasonings- You can make this even more flavorful with the addition of taco seasoning, Cajun seasoning, chili powder, or garlic powder.
- Substitute the Japanese mayo- If you don’t have any, you can make a reasonable substitute by combining 1/2 cup of regular mayo with 1 tablespoon rice vinegar and 1/2 tablespoon sugar.
- Add sesame oil- Adding a little bit of toasted sesame oil will give this Spicy Mayo recipe a deliciously rich, nutty, toasty flavor.
How to Make Spicy Mayo
- Combine the ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the kewpie Japanese mayonnaise, sriracha, and fresh lime juice.
- Cover and chill. Once everything is well combined, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Pro Tip: Do not skip the fresh lime juice! It’s a very important flavor booster.
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh limes- Fresh lime juice has a much better flavor than concentrate. It’s also more potent, so I suggest using freshly squeezed lime juice if possible.
- Adjust the spice level- If you prefer this spicy sauce to not be too spicy, decrease the amount of Sriracha. You can do the opposite if you like it hot.
- Make a double batch- This spicy mayo recipe is easy to double or even triple. It’s so tasty that it will go fast, so make some extra so it’s always at the ready.
FAQs
These two sauces are similar, but not the same. Spicy mayo is made with mayonnaise and hot sauce or Sriracha. But yum yum sauce is made with mayo and tomato paste, with an added spicy element. The slight tomato taste in the yum yum sauce isn’t found in the tangy spicy mayo.
If you’re making this spicy mayo recipe and can’t find any Sriracha, you can make a homemade version by combining cayenne pepper, white pepper, paprika, garlic and onion powder, sweet paprika, and lemon juice.
Serving Suggestions
This Spicy Mayo recipe can be used in so many different ways. Serve it with your sushi, sandwiches, salads, and more.
- Sushi: Add this sauce inside or on top of your favorite homemade sushi, such as California Roll Sushi Bowls, Shrimp Tempura Rolls, and Easy Sushi Bakes.
- Salads: Use this spicy mayo recipe as the dressing for a salad, or as the base for another creamy dressing. Try it in this Spinach Salad, Cucumber Radish Salad, or Chicken Pasta Salad.
- Sandwiches: Try this spread on sandwiches, croissants, and burgers, such as this Homemade Beef Burger Patty on a Brioche Bun (VIDEO), Turkey Croissant Sandwich, or Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Sandwich.
- Tacos: Dress up your taco with it, like on these Fish Tacos or these Delicious Flank Steak Tacos.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can prep this mayo weeks in advance of using it. Just refrigerate and give it a stir before each use.
Storing: Store any leftovers from this Spicy Mayo recipe in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Freeze: I don’t advise freezing this sauce because the texture will be grainy and separated when it thaws.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Spicy Mayo
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup kewpie Japanese mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together 1/2 cup kewpie Japanese mayonnaise, 1 1/2 Tablespoons sriracha, and 1 tsp fresh lime juice. Do not skip the like juice. It’s a very important flavor booster.
- Once everything is well combined, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and keep it refrigerated until ready to use on sushi.
Notes
- Use fresh limes- Fresh lime juice has a much better flavor than concentrate. It’s also more potent, so I suggest using freshly squeezed lime juice if possible.
- Adjust the spice level- If you prefer this spicy sauce to not be too spicy, decrease the amount of Sriracha. You can do the opposite if you like it hot.
- Make a double batch- This spicy mayo recipe is easy to double or even triple. It’s so tasty that it will go fast, so make some extra so it’s always at the ready.
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