Sriracha Dipping Sauce Recipe: Spicy Garlic Aioli for Any Dish

Meet your new favorite sauce: a creamy Sriracha Dipping Sauce that elevates everything from potato chips and veggie sticks to chicken fingers and sweet potato fries. Smooth, tangy, and with a pleasant kick, this sauce quickly becomes the one you reach for again and again.

If you love spicy flavors—or want to convert a friend who doesn’t—this sauce strikes a great balance. The heat of Sriracha is softened by mayonnaise and sour cream, brightened with fresh lime juice, and rounded out with garlic powder and paprika. My husband and I make this often for fish tacos, sandwiches, and as an easy appetizer alongside chips or chicken.

Pre-made sauces are convenient, but homemade wins on flavor every time. With only a few minutes and six simple ingredients, you’ll get a fresher, more vibrant dipping sauce that’s easy to tweak to your taste.

Sriracha Sauce Ingredients

• Mayonnaise
• Fresh lime juice
• Sour cream
• Garlic powder
• Sriracha (hot chili sauce)
• Paprika

Just six ingredients create a creamy, balanced dipping sauce. A few quick notes to help you make it your own:

Mayonnaise – Use your favorite brand. Full-fat or light mayo both work.

Sour Cream – Use full-fat or light depending on your preference.

Sriracha – Start with about 2 teaspoons and increase to taste. If you like it spicier, add more. For serving, an extra drizzle of Sriracha looks great and boosts flavor.

Fresh Lime Juice – Fresh-squeezed is best for brightness, but bottled lime juice is fine in a pinch.

Garlic Powder & Paprika – These seasonings add depth. Smoked paprika gives a nice smoky edge. You can also add onion powder or a pinch of red pepper for extra heat. A touch of honey will transform this into a Honey Sriracha Dipping Sauce if you prefer a sweet-spicy balance.

What to Serve with Sriracha Dipping Sauce

• Chicken fingers
• Sweet potato fries
• French fries (a perfect fry sauce)
• Potato chips
• Veggie sticks (celery, carrot, bell pepper)
• Egg rolls
• Sausage balls
• Sushi rolls
• Potato wedges
• Hushpuppies
• Chicken wings
• Onion rings
• Crispy Brussels sprouts

You can also drizzle this sauce over dishes instead of using it just for dipping. It’s excellent on fish tacos, nachos, sandwiches and wraps, or even as a creamy salad dressing.

Try this sauce the next time you need a quick, crowd-pleasing dip. It’s creamy, spicy, and unmistakably delicious.

Sriracha Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons Sriracha (add more or less to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• Pinch of salt (optional, to taste)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Sriracha, lime juice, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth.
2. Taste and add more Sriracha or a pinch of salt if needed. Garnish with an extra drizzle of Sriracha and chopped herbs if desired.
3. Serve immediately with chips, veggies, fries, chicken, or use as a spread for sandwiches and tacos.
4. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.