Easy Spicy Mayo
- PREP 6min
- TOTAL 6min
This homemade spicy mayo technically lasts a week in the fridge, but we always finish it by then! It takes minutes to make and is a game-changer for weekday dinners. Anytime I find my dinner a little lacking in flavor, I drizzle some of this spicy mayonnaise over the top, and the problem is solved! The most common way to make this is using sriracha for a spicy sriracha mayo. It’s delicious, but I highly recommend swapping the sriracha for gochujang (Korean fermented chili paste). It makes the mayo more flavorful and a bit more interesting.
You Will Need
1/2 cup (113g) mayonnaise, try homemade mayo
1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha or gochujang
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Pinch salt
Directions
Add 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon sriracha or gochujang, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and a pinch of salt to a small bowl.
Stir well, then taste for spiciness. Add the second tablespoon (or more) of sriracha or gochujang as needed.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Storing: When using store-bought mayo (like Hellman’s, Best Foods, or Kewpie), spicy mayo lasts 1 to 2 weeks in the fridge. When made with homemade mayonnaise, it should last about 1 week.
- Make it more spicy: With 2 tablespoons of sriracha or gochujang, this is medium spicy. For even more heat, add 1/8 teaspoon to 1/4 teaspoon ground chili flakes (like gochugaru) or use cayenne pepper.
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.