4-Ingredient Sriracha Aioli (made in just 2 minutes!)

Sriracha aioliLike horseradish aioli, is a flavorful and creamy mayonnaise-based sauce that only takes 4 ingredients and 2 minutes to prepare. This spicy aioli recipe is the perfect sauce for sushi recipes, french fries, taco recipes and more.

Whether you’re a fan of intense spiciness or just prefer a gentle spiciness, the spice level of Sriracha Aioli can be adjusted to suit your taste.

Other popular sauce recipes to try: Chipotle Crema, Boom Boom Sauce, and Horseradish Sauce.

hot garlic

Sriracha Aioli is a fiery blend of the creamy garlicky flavor of traditional aioli and the spicy spiciness of Sriracha sauce. The only ingredients you need to prepare one serving of this Sriracha Aioli Recipe:

• Sriracha
• mayonnaise
• Garlic
• Fresh Lime Juice

How to Make Spicy Mayo

To make this sriracha aioli recipe, simply add all the ingredients to a small bowl and stir. Taste it and add more ingredients as needed! Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

What is Sriracha?

Sriracha is a medium-hot fermented hot sauce. It consists of various red chillies, distilled vinegar and garlic. Named after Si Racha, a town in Thailand, this spicy spice is commonly used in many Asian cuisines.

In our area (San Diego) it’s called “rooster sauce” because of the rooster motif on the bottle.

A good substitute as Sriracha has been hard to find lately is Sambal Oelek.

What is aioli?

Technically, this is sriracha mayonnaise, not aioli. Why? Classic Aioli is an emulsion of olive oil that results in a thick, rich and flavorful condiment. It’s not a mayonnaise-based sauce. However, the two terms have been used interchangeably in our part of the world in recent years.

In the US, if you order anything with “aioli” in it (at bars, grill restaurants, etc.), you’ll most likely get a mayo-based sauce.

Sriracha Mayo vs Yum Yum Sauce

Both have mayonnaise as their base, but this is where they start to differ. Sriracha Aioli uses Sriracha to add spiciness, while Yum Yum Sauce has a mild flavor and gets its red color from a combination of ketchup and paprika.

Despite these differences, they can actually be used interchangeably.

Used

The list of uses for Sriracha Aioli Sauce is long! Your imagination is the limit. Here are some of our favorite ways to use this spicy mayonnaise sauce:

Sandwich aioli – Enhance your sandwiches by offering a mix of creaminess and spiciness. Try replacing the jalapeno aioli in our Tri Tip Sandwich with Sriracha aioli or in a banh mi.

Hot Dogs or Burger Aioli – It is an excellent addition to a gourmet burger. The spicy and spicy taste can enhance the flavor of meat and other side dishes.

Sushi Seasoning – This is a wonderful alternative to eel sauce, sweet soy glaze, or wasabi. Its creaminess and heat can add a unique flavor to your sushi rolls.

French fries – Traditional ketchup can be substituted for sriracha aioli for a tangy, tangy twist. This combination goes great with both regular and sweet potato fries.

Seafood Sauce – Use as a dip for shrimp, salmon, crab cakes or drizzle over grilled fish.

Grilled vegetables – Toss your grilled veggies with some sriracha aioli before serving. It goes particularly well with grilled corn, zucchini or eggplant.

Chicken Wing Glaze – Toss your cooked chicken wings in Sriracha Aioli for a creamy, flavorful and flavorful alternative to traditional buffalo sauce.

Tacos and Burritos – Instead of salsa or hot sauce, you can use sriracha aioli as a condiment for tacos or burritos. It goes well with a variety of fillings, from grilled chicken to sautéed vegetables to pan-fried fish.

Salad dressing – A bit of Sriracha Aioli can add a creamy, tangy, and flavorful flavor to your salads. It is particularly good for salads with hearty ingredients such as grilled chicken or roasted vegetables.

Pizza Drizzle – Just like hot honey or ranch honey, Sriracha Aioli can be drizzled over a finished pizza for an extra layer of flavor.

variations

Super Spicy Aioli – To make these aioli super spicy without changing the flavor, add some sriracha or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Vegan Aioli Sauce Recipe – Use vegan mayonnaise to make this vegan aioli recipe.

Sweet Sriracha Sauce – Do you prefer a sweeter sauce? Add a pinch of brown sugar.

Sriracha Mayo Recipe Tips

• Since mayonnaise makes up the majority of this creamy sauce, don’t use mayonnaise that you don’t care about the taste of.
• Use fresh lime juice, not bottled lime juice. Bottled lime juice tends to have a “not-so-fresh” taste.
• Start with the recipe as directed. Taste and adjust as needed.
• Homemade aioli can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
• Play with the ratios to your liking. Like garlic? Add an extra clove. Like salt? Go one step further.

Other popular sauce recipes:

garlic butter sauce
Cajun sauce
Mushroom sauce