Spicy Mayo
Updated Nov 22, 2025
Easy spicy mayo made with mayo, sriracha, and lime juice, no cooking required. Adds heat and creaminess to sandwiches, sushi, bowls, and fries.
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This 3 Ingredient Spicy Mayo is Soo Good!
I make this spicy mayo all the time because it takes about 30 seconds and tastes way better than anything I’ve bought. It’s just mayo, sriracha, and a squeeze of lime, but somehow it makes everything better: sandwiches, sushi stacks, avocado fries, roasted veggies, you name it. This spicy mayo is the thing I reach for when food needs a little kick without a lot of effort.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Spicy Mayo Ingredients
- Mayonnaise: Any mayo will work, but I love using my easy homemade mayo! Often this is made with Japanese Mayo which is much thicker.
- Sriracha: Technically any hot sauce will work, but I really like the tang from Sriracha. Plus, it’s a thicker hot sauce which is helpful for this recipe. Other options include Chipotle in adobo, Sambal or Gochujang.
- Lime juice: Fresh lime juice is best here. Use lemon instead, if needed.
How to Make Spicy Mayo
Spicy Mayo 3 Ingredient Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until completely combined and smooth.
- Serve immediately or cover and store in refrigerator until ready to use for up to one month.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Variations
- If making for sushi or poke bowls: swap the lime juice for rice vinegar and add a pinch of sugar. If you want to drizzle it on top of a poke bowl, try thinning it out with 1 tablespoon or so of water. Try this with my Smoked Salmon Sushi Roll.
- For topping burgers or making a dip for fries: swap the sriracha for chipotle in adobo and add ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Try this with my Avocado Fries.
- For sandwiches or wraps: swap the lime juice for lemon juice and add two cloves of minced garlic. Try this with my Veggie Avocado Sandwich.
- For serving with fish tacos or rice bowls: add ½ jalapeño (minced) and 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro. Try this with my Salmon Tacos.
Recipes to Make with Easy Spicy Mayo
- As a dip for Crispy Tofu Bites, Cauliflower Florets, Sweet Potato Chips or Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets
- In my recipes for Shrimp Sushi Stack or Cucumber Sushi
- Thinned out and drizzled on top of my Vegetarian Burrito Bowl or this Shrimp Fajita Bowl
