The most versatile sauce that can elevate any dish!
Today let’s learn how to make this spicy mayo recipe. It’s super simple and it takes only 5 minutes! This sauce is unbelievably versatile, it can be used as a dipping sauce, a spread or even a drizzle! It is super creamy and has the perfect touch of heat from the red chili powder.
Once you taste this super simple sauce, you’d want to use it in almost everything you prepare!
I like my spicy mayo best with chicken quesadillas and tacos where I use this sauce as a spread. You should definitely check out those recipes!
You will find these basic ingredients in your pantry! It’s really straightforward to prepare. You pretty much mix ’em all together!
As the name suggests, mayonnaise is the main ingredient of this spicy mayo recipe! I use light mayonnaise, it tastes just the same as the regular one and has less than half the calories. We also require red chili powder or cayenne, garlic powder, ground black pepper and salt.
Now, just add all the ingredients into a medium-sized bowl and mix them well.
Substitutions
- If you don’t have red chili powder or cayenne, you can also use hot sauce or sriracha sauce instead!
- You can replace regular mayo with light mayo, Vegan mayo, sour cream or even Greek yogurt.
- If you enjoy a tangy flavor, then you can add a dash of lime or lemon juice.
It’s a great substitute for ketchup and regular mayo!
Now that you know how to make your very own spicy mayo, it’s time to try it out with your favorite dishes and appetizers! Spicy mayo pairs well with sandwiches, burgers or wraps.
You can use it as a drizzle on sushi, fried rice or noodles. And it’s a brilliant dipping sauce for any appetizer like French fries, fish and chips, chicken wings or even fresh veggies!
It’s the secret sauce that elevates your chicken quesadillas from average to mind-blowing!
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Spicy Mayo
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp light mayonnaise (or mayo substitutes)
- 1 tsp red chili powder / cayenne powder (substitutes: hot sauce or sriracha sauce)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (add to taste)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix well.