Bang Bang Sauce (Bonefish Grill Copycat - Easy!) (2024)

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Why Readers Love My Copycat Version So Much

This simple sauce is a healthier copycat recipe of a popular sauce made by Bonefish Grill restaurant. It’s Paleo, Keto, and Whole30 compliant, so even those with dietary restrictions can enjoy this delicious sauce.

Ingredients (What is bang bang sauce Made Of)

Did you know you can use the same sauce for bang bang cod and bang bang salmon? Allrecipes are based on the fan-favorite bang bang shrimp. One thing they all have in common is the creamy, tangy mayo-based bang bang sauce that I will show you how to make. So first, let’s gather a few simple ingredients.

For the sauce: Mayonnaise, rice vinegar, hot sauce, garlic clove, coconut aminos, ketchup, and coarse sea salt.

Ingredient Swap Tip

• No rice vinegar: That’s ok. You can use apple cider vinegar instead.
• Not a fan of mayo: You can use Greek yogurt, which will be just as delicious.
• Out of hot sauce: Give yellowbird’s sriracha sauce a try.
• Want a sweet sauce: Add a drizzle of honey to sweeten it naturally.
• Following a vegan diet: No problem, you can substitute a vegan mayo.

Healthy Tip

Unlike store-bought Thai sweet chili sauce or chili garlic sauce, you will not find any cornstarch or hidden sugars in my homemade version. I use regular unsweetened hot sauce (Frank’s Red-Hot Originals works great) for this recipe; it is perfect every time.

How To Make The Sauce:

You could look for bang bang shrimp sauce at Walmart, but this recipe for bang bang sauce is so speedy and straightforward that you can whip it up in an instant without leaving the house. Follow my step-by-step instructions below for the perfect sauce every time.

1. In a small mixing bowl, combine all the bang bang sauce ingredients.
2. Whisk well until you have a smooth, creamy texture.
3. Adjust seasonings, and hot sauce amounts to personal preferences.

How To Store the sauce

You will want to put this sweet and spicy sauce on everything, so go ahead and make a huge batch. I have storage tips that will keep your leftover sauce fresh and delicious.

To Store: You could temporarily store your sauce in a small bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap, but for best results, I suggest placing the sauce in an airtight container (glass works best) and keeping it in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

What To Serve The Sauce With

This bambam sauce is so good you could eat it with a spoon. Seriously, it’s that yummy. It is also an extremely versatile and tasty sauce that goes great with various crispy baked or air-fried recipes. If you are looking for a few other ideas, give these delicious recipes a try, and let me know which one is your favorite.

• Air Fried Oyster Mushrooms
• Taiwanese fried chicken cutlets
• Air-fried crispy rice sushi
• Bang bang shrimp salad

More Healthy Homemade Sauce Ideas

Once you start making sauces at home, you will never want to go back to grocery store sauces. Here are a few more easy sauce recipes to try next time.

• Keto Teriyaki Sauce
• Paleo Teriyaki Sauce
• Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
• Homemade Hoisin Sauce
• Homemade Gochujang Sauce

Umami Tips

• Adjust the flavor to taste: Play around with the seasonings (add a little garlic powder, perhaps?) and hot sauce (for extra spice) to make this sauce your own.
• Want a bit more sweetness: Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
• Looking for a mayonnaise alternative: Try using Greek yogurt instead; you’ll end up with the same great sauce but with a bit more tanginess.
• Super versatile: Use as a dipping sauce or salad dressing, it also makes a great paleo sandwich bread spread.

Bang Bang Sauce Recipe

This bang bang sauce is creamy, tangy, a little spicy, and ready in under 5 minutes! Use all pantry ingredients with no added sugar. Perfect for air fried or oven baked crispy food such as shrimp, fish, chicken, or even potatoes! Makes about 1 cup.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp, Calories: 26kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 194mg, Potassium: 5mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 7IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 2mg, Iron: 1mg