Easy Bang Bang Sauce

By Becky Hardin

Updated Apr 15, 2025

BANG BANG SAUCE is sweet, spicy, and creamy. It's such a delicious and easy sauce to make for all kinds of dishes. This Bang Bang Shrimp Sauce is definitely known for the Bonefish Grill namesake appetizer, but this homemade version is even better! This recipe is actually a lot healthier too, as it's made with yogurt instead of mayonnaise. Try this flavorful sauce with seafood, meat, or vegetables. - 2

Bang Bang Sauce is sweet, spicy, and creamy, best known for its use with Bang Bang Shrimp. This popular Bonefish Grill appetizer is irresistible, but you can make the sauce at home with just 3 ingredients. I made a healthier version using yogurt instead of mayo and it was just as delicious!

5-Star Review

“Loved this recipe. It truly does taste like Bang Bang Shrimp sauce but a lot less calories. Thank you. Will definitely make again.” -Mary Anne

Bang Bang Sauce

This Homemade Ban Bang sauce tastes great with more than just shrimp. I like to use this sweet, tangy, spicy, savory sauce with chicken, seafood, vegetables, and more! The best part? There’s just one step in this recipe: mix 3 ingredients together and you’re done! For a few flavor variations, I sometimes add garlic powder or crushed garlic, cayenne pepper, or lemon juice for some acidity.

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▢ 4 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
▢ 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
▢ 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce

Instructions

Combine all ingredients and keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. 4 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

How to Make Bang Bang Sauce Step by Step

A jar of bang bang sauce with a wooden spoon. - 4

Combine the ingredients: Combine 4 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons of sweet chili sauce, and 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce and place in an airtight container.

a skewer of bang bang shrimp on a dish of bang bang sauce - 5

How to Store Bang Bang Sauce

Homemade Bang Bang Sauce should be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 10 days, so feel free to make a big batch to use on all kinds of dishes.

Serving Suggestions

This sauce is the star of my healthy Bang Bang Shrimp recipe, so that’s a great place to start, or you could make individual Bang Bang Shrimp Bowls if you prefer.

You can use this sauce on all kinds of dishes, including grilled Chicken Breast , pork, or Crab Cakes . It’s a tasty dip for crispy Shoestring Fries and kid-friendly chicken tenders . I like to add it to Mexican Shrimp Tacos and even hearty Poke Bowls for an extra kick. The possibilities are endless!

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Homemade Bang Bang Sauce

Ingredients

4 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce

Instructions

Combine all ingredients and keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. 4 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce

Nutrition

By Becky Hardin

Published Jul 12, 2017

This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.

Essential Grocery List

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What to Buy at the Grocery Store

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