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    Home » Dips and Sauces » Sweet Chili Mayo Recipe

    Sweet Chili Mayo Recipe

    Published: May 26, 2021 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Sweet chili mayo is a delicious and versatile dipping sauce for fries, burgers, chips, onion rings, and much more. It is creamy, sweet with a little bit of kick from the chili.

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    This is a quick and easy dip recipe and only requires a handful of ingredients. Let me show you how to make your own at home in simple steps.

    a small pot of dipping sauce on a platter with fries.

    Homemade sweet chili mayonnaise recipe

    Ever wondered what sweet chili mayo is made of? My homemade dipping sauce consist of mayonnaise, sweet chilli sauce, sour cream, salt and black pepper.

    You are probably wondering why sour cream is on the list. Well, the first time I made this sauce at home, I had some sour cream that needed using up and since mayonnaise complements sour cream, I added it and I haven’t looked back since.

    The addition of sour cream to sweet chili sauce mayonnaise sauce makes it extra creamy, you could almost eat the whole dip with a spoon.

    That said, you can omit it when making yours as the aim of this recipe is not to leave you out of pocket but to make use of what you already have in your pantry.

    a hand dipping halloumi fries in a sauce.

    Ingredients

    Mayonnaise: you can use full fat or low fat mayonnaise.

    Sweet chili sauce: this is mostly sold in supermarkets or Asian stores. You can use any favourite brand of choice. If time is not of the essence, then you may want to make your own sweet chili sauce from scratch

    Sour cream: full fat or low fat would work in this recipe

    Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

    ingredients needed for the sauce.

    How to make sweet chili mayo

    To a mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sour cream, salt and pepper and whisk to combine. Cover with a cling film or plastic bag and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for the flavours to develop. You can use it immediately if time is of the essence.

    the process of mixing dipping sauce.

    Tips

    • If the sauce is too thick, you can add a splash of water to lighten it. Taste and adjust seasoning according to preference.
    • This recipe is just a guideline, feel free to swap things around to suit you. If you like more sweet chili in your dip then by all means add as much as you need.
    • Add freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice for a bit of zingy taste.

    How to use sweet chili sauce

    As I mentioned earlier you can use this dipping sauce on everything, fries, chips, salad, and many more. Here are a few ideas on how to use this homemade sauce

    Burgers

    Cheese twists

    Oven chips

    Halloumi fries

    Pita chips

    Fried chicken, nugget, goujons or chicken tenders

    As a spread on sandwiches. Check out my California club sandwich for inspiration.

    a close shop of sweet chili mayonnaise sauce in a small pot.

    FAQs

    Can this be made ahead

    Yes, you can make this dipping sauce ahead for up to 7 days and keep in the fridge covered in an airtight container until needed. Make sure to check for expiry of the ingredients used to be sure they are in date for the intended storage period.

    What is difference between chili mayo and sweet chili mayo

    Chili mayo is made from hot sauce such as sriracha and mayonnaise while sweet chili mayo is made from sweet chili sauce and mayonnaise and other ingredients

    More dipping sauce recipe

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    If you made this easy dipping sauce recipe, don’t forget to leave me feedback and rate it 5 stars. Tag us @cravingsmallbites on Instagram and save away to your Pinterest

    a small pot of dip on a plate with fries.

    Sweet Chili Mayo Recipe

    Ajoke
    Sweet chili mayo is a delicious and versatile dipping sauce for fries, burgers, chips, onion rings and much more. It is creamy, sweet with a little bit of kick from the chili.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Appetizer, Dip
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 2 cups
    Calories 405 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup mayonnaise you can use full fat or low fat mayonnaise.
    • ½ cup sweet chili sauce
    • ⅓ cup sour cream full fat or low fat would work in this recipe
    • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • To a mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sour cream, salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
      Cover with a cling film or plastic bag and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for the flavours to develop. You can use it immediately if time is of the essence.

    Notes

    Tips
    • If the sauce is too thick, you can add a splash of water to lighten it. Taste and adjust seasoning according to preference.
    • This recipe is just a guideline, feel free to swap things around to suit you. If you like more sweet chili in your dip then by all means add as much as you need.
    • Add freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice for a bit of zingy taste.
    Storage instruction
    Store in the fridge for up to 7 days in an airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 1294mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 298IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword dipping sauce, sweet chili mayo, sweet chili mayonnaise
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    1. Becki says

      February 22, 2022 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      What brand of sweet chili do you like best

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