Introducing Sheet's copycat Boom Boom Sauce recipe: A creamy, hot, sweet Asian flavor-infused, mayonnaise-based sauce. Perfect to enjoy as a dip with fries or a slather on a burger or hotdog, 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 turn out as your go-to dip for everything(including this jalapeno cheddar poppers). And trust me, once you try it, you’ll make it more often than you think.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
⭐️Versatile, a go-to dip for everything!
⭐️This is a quick and easy recipe; just mix and enjoy!
⭐️Mouthwateringly delicious!
Ingredients
- Mayonnaise: I prefer using light mayo for this recipe. You may use any brand of mayonnaise; the homemade or the olive oil mayo also works better.
- Sriracha sauce: It’s an Asian-style hot sauce, And most of the leading 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 spice.
- 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.
- And serve with fries or hot dogs.
Tips
Chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for the best flavors.
♨️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 sauteed shrimp, drizzle lemon juice over the shrimp, and dip the boom boom sauce; feel the heaven before you.
- Wing sauce: Swap your wing sauce with this spicy sauce, and you will not be disappointed.
- French fries and BBQ: This dip makes the grilled, barbequed meat a finger-licking good.
- Hot dogs and burgers: Serve as a topping and add a layer of flavors.
The Leftovers
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for about three days.
And this boom boom sauce is not a freezer-friendly recipe, as it curdles once frozen and thawed.
FAQ
It's a mayonnaise-based, Asian flavors infused 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.
More Mayo-Based Dipping Sauces To Try
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📖 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.
Sharon Chen says
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!
pepperbowl says
Sharon, I’m so excited to hear it!
Janessa says
This sauce is so tasty! We enjoyed this boom boom sauce on shrimp and made them into tacos- yum!
pepperbowl says
Happy to hear your feedback Janessa!
Mairead says
I love this sauce. It's perfect for burgers. Next time, I'm going to try it as a dipping sauce for wings.
pepperbowl says
Thank you Mairead for sharing this kind review!
Michele says
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!
pepperbowl says
happy to hear it, thanks Michele!