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    Japanese Spicy Mayo Recipe

    Published: Sep 18, 2021 ยท Updated: Nov 20, 2023 by Tammilee ยท This post may contain affiliate links

    Easy three-ingredient Japanese Spicy Mayo Recipe that takes minutes to prepare. This spicy mayo is perfect for poke bowls, sushi, hamburgers, grilled vegetables, or as a dipping sauce. You can customize the amount of heat in this spicy mayo.

    Japanese Spicy Mayo over a white bowl with a chicken tender dipping into it

    Japanese Spicy Mayo Recipe

    Contents show
    Japanese Spicy Mayo Recipe
    Preparation and Storage
    Recipe Variations
    Tips for the Best Japanese Spicy Mayo
    What to Serve with Japanese Spicy Mayo
    When to Serve
    Great Recipe Collections
    Japanese Spicy Mayo
    Ingredients
    Instructions
    Kitchen Tools
    Nutrition

    This easy Japanese Spicy Mayo recipe takes three ingredients and a few minutes to prepare. The hardest part of the recipe was finding where my lime juicer ended up. It is never in the drawer I start searching in first.

    You will want to use a Japanese mayonnaise, like ย Kewpie Mayonnaise, for a truly authentic flavor. You can find Kewpie Mayo at specialty grocery stores or online. This Japanese Mayo uses rice vinegar instead of white vinegar, which makes it richer in flavor.

    Each time I make this recipe, I use what we have in the refrigerator since we quickly power through it.

    This spicy mayo sauce tastes terrific not only on sushi but also on burgers, fish tacos, poke bowls, grilled veggies, sandwiches, or anything you want to put a spicy mayo kick on.

    I have also seen this recipe called Sriracha Mayo or Sriracha Aioli.

    You can adapt this recipe to be spicier if you prefer a bit more kick or use less sriracha to give it a lighter hint of heat.

    Lime juicer, lime, sriracha, best foods real mayo container on a white counter.

    Ingredients

    Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic Japanese Spicy Mayo! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

    • Mayonnaise
    • Sriracha Hot chili sauce
    • Lime Juice - Fresh

    Mayonnaise - You can use vegan mayonnaise like Veganaise to make this recipe vegan. You can also try this with avocado mayo, or homemade mayonnaise.

    Sriracha Hot Sauce - You can find this with the other hot sauces in the grocery store most of the time. We have seen it in the international aisle in a few grocery stores.

    Lime Juice - We prefer the flavor of fresh lime juice but you can use bottled if that is all you have.

    Optional/Additional - We have seen a few recipes that include a splash of soy sauce or sesame oil. We have not tried adding these to the recipe.

    squeezed lime, bottle of sriracha, and bottle of best foods mayo behind a glass bowl with mayo, sriracha and lime juice in it.

    Equipment Needed

    • Mixing Bowl - We are big fans of this glass batter bowl that has a handle. It makes it easy to mix ingredients and keeps the mixing bowl steady on the counter.
    • Whisk

    Mayo substance in a white bowl next to chicken tenders on a white plate and a cloth napkin

    How to Make Japanese Spicy Mayo

    I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

    1. Add the ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until mixed well.
    2. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until the flavors can meld together.

    Preparation and Storage

    Make Ahead: Let this spicy Sriracha mayo recipe rest in the fridge for a few hours before serving it so the flavors can meld together.

    Storage: Refrigerate this Japanese Spicy Mayo in the refrigerator for two weeks. This homemade spicy mayo recipe can be stored in a mason jar with a lid.ย 

    Freezing/How to Freeze: Mayonnaise does not freeze well. It will separate, and its texture will become unsalvageable.

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    Recipe Variations

    Substitutions:ย 

    We like Kewpie Mayo's richness in this spicy mayo, but you can also try this with avocado mayo or homemade mayonnaise.

    We have seen a few recipes that include a splash of soy sauce or sesame oil. We have not tried adding these to the recipe.

    We use lime juice but you could easily use lemon juice for a different citrus flavor.

    Kick up the spice a bit with garlic powder.

    Vegetarian Option: This recipe is vegetarian.

    Vegan Option: You can use vegan mayonnaise, like Veganaise, to make this recipe vegan. If you want to stick with the brand, Kewpie also has a vegan mayo dressing.

    Gluten-Free: Kewpie mayonnaise and sriracha are gluten-free, making this spicy sauce safe for a gluten-free diet.ย 

    Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings: The written recipe makes a little over a cup of sauce and scales quickly to your desired yield.

    Make It Spicy: You can adapt this recipe to be spicier if you prefer a bit more kick or use less sriracha to give it a lighter hint of heat.

    Sugar-Free: The written recipe contains 5 grams of sugar per batch.

    Chicken tender dipping into a white bowl filled with a mayo substance.

    Tips for the Best Japanese Spicy Mayo

    • You can usually find sriracha with other hot sauces in the grocery store. We have seen it in the international aisle in a few grocery stores.ย 
    • The flavors of this spicy sauce get even better as it sits in the refrigerator.
    • Nutrition information can be found in the recipe card below. Values may change depending on brands used.

    What to Serve with Japanese Spicy Mayo

    If you enjoy your food with some heat, this Japanese Spicy Mayonnaise is the perfect condiment for all your dipping and burger condiment needs! Here are some menu planning ideas.

    Sides: Air Fryer French Fries, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, Air Fryer Tater Tots, Air Fryer Onion Rings, Air Fryer Jalapeรฑo Poppers, Air Fryer Fish Sticks

    Main Dishes: Big Mac Salad, Carnival Cruise Guy's Burger Joint Pig Patty Burger, BLT Burger with Avocado Aioli, Air Fryer Fish Fillets, Air Fryer Chicken Patties, Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp, Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets, Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken

    When to Serve

    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Snacktimeย 
    • Dipping Sauce for chicken tenders
    • Dipping sauce for sweet potato fries
    • Dipping sauce for Chicken Nuggets.

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    Chicken finger coated in pink mayo over a white bowl and other chicken fingers.

     

    3 Ingredient Japanese Spicy Mayo on a chicken finger above a bowl filled with spicy mayo

    Japanese Spicy Mayo

    Easy 3 ingredient Japanese Spicy Mayo recipe creates the perfect dipping sauce and tastes great on sushi, salads, sandwiches, and more.
    2.34 from 3 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Refrigeration: 3 hours hours
    Total Time: 3 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Calories: 1537kcal
    Author: Tammilee Tips

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Mayonnaise
    • ยผ cup sriracha
    • 2 Tablespoon Lime Juice fresh

    Instructions

    • Add the ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until mixed well.
    • Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until the flavors can meld together.

    Kitchen Tools

    • mixing bowl
    • Whisk

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Japanese Spicy Mayo
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 1537 Calories from Fat 1512
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 168g258%
    Saturated Fat 26g163%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 94mg31%
    Sodium 3009mg131%
    Potassium 166mg5%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 258IU5%
    Vitamin C 54mg65%
    Calcium 27mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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