Bang Bang Sauce - Easy Copycat Recipe! (2024)

Why You’ll Love this Bang Bang Sauce Recipe

The combination of sweetness with a little heat in a creamy sauce makes it so tasty. But there are more reasons to love this sauce.

• Quick and easy. It has only 5 simple ingredients and you can stir it together in just minutes!
• So versatile. It’s for more than just shrimp! That’s why you ought to make it at home so you can use it on everything from meats to veggies, and more. Keep reading for my serving suggestions.
• A lighter copycat. Unlike other recipes, this one is made with Greek yogurt, with just a touch of mayonnaise to give it that rich consistency. So it has more protein, calcium, and all the benefits of the active yogurt cultures. And since you can choose whether you use nonfat, lowfat, or whole milk yogurt, you have control over how much you want to lighten up your Bang Bang Sauce.

What is Bang Bang Sauce?

Originally, “Bang Bang” was associated with a traditional Chinese chicken dish where the chicken would be tenderized by banging it with a stick. But this is not what most of us here in the United States are familiar with.

Though available at many restaurants, Bang Bang Shrimp originated at the Bonefish Grill restaurant chain. According to their website, it started as a special but was so beloved that it earned a permanent place on the menu. It consists of crispy fried shrimp tossed in a creamy sauce with the perfect blend of sweet heat – that is the Bang Bang Sauce.

In its most basic form, the Bang Bang Sauce used to coat the fried shrimp is made from mayonnaise, Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, and sriracha sauce. This combination makes it creamy and sweet with a nice kick of spice.

Do not confuse it with Boom Boom Sauce and Yum Yum Sauce. There are several different sauces each referred to as Boom Boom Sauce. But the most common one is similar to Bang Bang Sauce, with the notable addition of ketchup and mustard. Yum Yum Sauce leaves out the spice, and is more sweet and tangy. It is a condiment often served at Japanese steakhouses.

Tips and Variations on this Bang Bang Sauce Recipe

What to Serve with Bang Bang Sauce

The flavor of Bang Bang Sauce pairs well with so many things. Of course, you can use it on Bang Bang Shrimp. That recipe is gluten free so that you can try the dish that you aren’t able to order at the restaurant. Or make the vegetarian version, Bang Bang Cauliflower. But that’s just the beginning.

• Asian Appetizers. Of course, it’ll be good with Shrimp Rice Paper Rolls or for dipping Chicken Satay.
• Air Fried or Fried Foods: Chicken Nuggets, Air Fryer Cauliflower, or Onion Rings will be even better after a dunk.
• Meat and Seafood. Try it drizzled on Maple Sesame Salmon or even on Gluten Free Beef Stir Fry.
• Fries and Tots. Use it as a dip for Air Fryer French Fries or Air Fryer Tater Tots and even Zucchini Tots.
• Roasted Veggies. Spoon it over whatever you love, whether it’s Oven Roasted Butternut Squash or Air Fryer Roasted Carrots.
• Grilled Dishes. It’s amazing on Asian grilled chicken, fish, steak, or as a burger sauce for Thai-Style Sliders.
• Grain Bowls. Add a kick to your wholesome Buddha Bowls.

More Easy Sauces

Sauces can take simple dishes to something spectacular. Try some of these to add international flavors to your dinner menu!

• Avocado Crema
• Thai Peanut Sauce
• Greek Tzatziki Sauce
• Balsamic BBQ Sauce