Introducing Sheet's copycat Boom Boom Sauce recipe: a creamy, hot, sweet, Asian-flavored, mayonnaise-based sauce. Perfect to enjoy as a dip with fries or slathered on a burger or hot dog, ready in under five minutes. Simply combine mayo with our secret blend of spices, and ENJOY!
If you've ever dipped into the famous Boom Boom Sauce from Sheetz or enjoyed the creamy, spicy sauce at Bonefish Grill, you know exactly what I'm talking about.
It all started one afternoon when my son and I stopped at our local Sheetz gas station after school to grab a quick snack, and that's when we first tasted Boom Boom Sauce. The flavor hit us instantly-familiar yet unique, simple yet mind-blowing(my family also loves this fish taco sauce).
The chef in me wanted to recreate it at home. And after a couple of tries, the flavors blended perfectly-creamy, spicy, and tangy-just like the original, maybe even better.
With just a few minutes of prepping, this boom boom sauce is ready, and the whole family loves it. And soon, it could become your go-to dip for everything (including these jalapeno cheddar poppers). And trust me, once you try it, you'll make it more often than you think.
Ingredients
- Mayonnaise: I prefer using light mayo for this recipe. You may use any brand of mayonnaise; homemade or olive oil mayo also works better.
- Sriracha sauce: It's an Asian-style hot sauce, and most major stores carry it; you may find it in their international aisle. If you like Asian recipes, I would suggest grabbing a bottle. It is the perfect hot sauce and goes with any recipe, like this spicy garlic edamame.
- Sweet chili sauce: An Asian-style hot-and-sweet condiment.
- Tomato ketchup: Complements the sriracha's heat. Also, it provides a mildly sweet and glassy texture.
- Garlic powder: Swap it with fresh minced garlic if you prefer.
- Onion powder. It balances the garlic flavor and brings all the other ingredients together.
- Dijon mustard. Adding Dijon mustard is my personal choice; it gives a toasty flavor. You can substitute it with yellow mustard sauce.
How To Make Boom Boom Sauce
- Place a small mixing bowl. Add mayo, sriracha sauce, sweet chili sauce, tomato ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, and Dijon mustard.
- Whisk until all the ingredients combine.
- Serve with fries or hot dogs.
♨️How To Adjust The Heat Level
This boom boom sauce is mildly hot. Sriracha sauce is the primary heat source in this recipe.
You can minimize the heat by reducing the sriracha in this recipe. But if you feel the sauce is too spicy to handle once made, add a blob of mayo or butter a little at a time. Whisk vigorously until combined.
Enhance the heat by adding more Sriracha sauce.
How To Use
- Tacos: This is the best sauce to serve with tacos; shrimp tacos are mentioned here.
- Shrimp: Get some grilled or sautéed shrimp, drizzle lemon juice over it, and dip it in the boom boom sauce; feel heaven before you.
- Wing sauce: Swap your wing sauce for this spicy sauce, and you will not be disappointed (like this spicy mango sauce).
- French fries and BBQ: This dip makes the grilled, barbequed meat finger-licking good.
- Hot dogs and burgers: Serve as toppings and add a layer of flavor.
The Leftovers
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for about three days.
And this boom boom sauce is not freezer-friendly, as it curdles when frozen and thawed.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a mayonnaise-based, Asian-flavored, spicy sauce. It's one of Sheetz's popular dipping sauces, generally served with chicken nuggets, fries, tater tots, and more.
Yes, you can swap it with Greek yogurt, silken tofu, or vegan mayo. Note that each alternate will alter the sauce's taste and flavor, but it always tastes delicious.
I would not recommend freezing this sauce, as mayonnaise cannot hold its creamy texture once frozen.
📖 Recipe
Boom Boom Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise light or regular
- 2 tablespoon Sriracha sauce /add more for more heat
- 2 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, sweet chili sauce, tomato ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, and dijon mustard.
- Whisk until all the ingredients combined together.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy with fries or meat.
Notes
- Perfect as a dip for fries, a spread for burgers and hot dogs, or even a sauce for tacos, shrimp, and BBQ.
- Reduce sriracha for a milder taste, or add more for an extra kick if it's too spicy; mix in more mayo or a little butter to tone it down.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Freezing is not recommended, as mayonnaise-based sauces tend to curdle when thawed.
OMG! This Boom Boom Sauce is to die for! I have been putting it on everything. It is so good that I am going to match a batch just to keep on hand to put on chicken, sandwiches, and everything!
happy to hear it, thanks Michele!
I love this sauce. It's perfect for burgers. Next time, I'm going to try it as a dipping sauce for wings.
Thank you Mairead for sharing this kind review!
This sauce is so tasty! We enjoyed this boom boom sauce on shrimp and made them into tacos- yum!
Happy to hear your feedback Janessa!
I was instantly curious when I saw the name of the sauce and when I tried it, I just love how I can use it for both my sandwich and my fries! It elevated my meal! Thanks for the recipe!
Sharon, I’m so excited to hear it!