Bold and zesty, this creamy sriracha sauce adds instant flavor to any sandwich. Great for burgers and dogs, this easy homemade sauce will become a family favorite condiment!
Cookout guests will be super impressed and delighted with this unique condiment. You can mix it up in just a couple of minutes with easy ingredients for a super simple and satisfying sauce.
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🩵 About This Recipe
Need a brand new condiment to use on your burgers and sandwiches? This homemade sriracha spread is the perfect homemade spicy sauce for burgers!
With only 4 ingredients, you can make a bold and zesty sauce that pairs perfectly with your favorite proteins, sandwiches, wraps, and more. If you love adding a little spicy heat to your food, this sriracha burger sauce will be a huge hit.
Add it to Crock Pot BBQ Burgers, a batch of Turkey Burger Sliders, or this hearty Mushroom Swiss Burger to take them all to the next level!
🧂 Gather Your Ingredients
- sour cream - acts as a tangy base for your creamy sriracha sauce.
- sriracha sauce - this chili sauce is packed with heat and flavor!
- garlic powder - pairs perfectly with the hot and savory sriracha.
- liquid smoke - for a delicious smoky flavor that accentuates the spicy sriracha.
- salt - brings out the natural flavors of the chili sauce and garlic.
🔪 Let's Make Sriracha Burger Sauce!
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Add Ingredients
To a mixing bowl, add sriracha, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and liquid smoke.
Mix
Stir until everything is evenly combined.
Spread
Use creamy sriracha sauce as a spread for burgers and more!
This sriracha burger sauce comes together in seconds for a unique and creamy condiment that will elevate all of your favorite dishes!
❔ FAQs
Sriracha is a specific kind of hot sauce made from chili peppers, vinegar, pickled garlic, and a little bit of sugar for a twist of subtle sweetness. It originated in Thailand and is often used in Thai cuisine, but can be used as a hot sauce substitute in a wide variety of other recipes.
No, this sauce uses sour cream as a base. It creates the perfect consistency and gives it a tangy flavor that helps balance out the spicy sriracha!
Liquid smoke is a flavoring agent used to impart a smoky taste to foods without the need for actual smoking. It is made by condensing smoke from burning wood, typically hickory, mesquite, applewood, or oak. It is highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way in recipes.
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💡 Expert Tips and Tricks
- Make the sauce extra smooth by pulsing the ingredients in a food processor or blender.
- Start with a smaller amount of sriracha and taste the sauce to make sure it's not overly spicy.
This creamy sriracha burger sauce can take any homemade burger to the next level!
📝 Substitutions and Variations
- For a slightly lighter version of this dish, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Add a tangy twist by mixing in some fresh lime juice, or herbs like cilantro or green onions.
- Instead of garlic powder, use finely minced fresh garlic.
- A plant-based sour cream alternative will make this sauce dairy-free and vegan friendly!
- Balance the heat with a bit of honey or agave syrup.
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I am in love. Really. In. Love.
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🥡 Storage
You can easily make a double or triple batch of this sauce and keep it in the fridge for a week or so. I wouldn't recommend freezing this sauce since it's dairy based and will separate in the freezer.
🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
Aside from using this sauce on burgers or dishes like these Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps, it also works great as a dipping sauce for Zucchini Fries and Air Fryer French Fries, a drizzle for this Cheesy Taco Skillet, or an additional topping with Chipotle Shrimp Tacos!
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📋 Recipe Card
Creamy Sriracha Sauce
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sour cream (can use light or fat-free)
- ½ tablespoon Sriracha sauce (use more if you like it spicy!)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (adjust if you like more garlic flavor)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke (optional but highly recommended for best taste!)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.¼ cup sour cream, ½ tablespoon Sriracha sauce, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
- Spread on burger or sandwich.
Notes
- Combine all ingredients in a small blender or food processor for a super smooth sauce.
- Make a double or triple batch of the sauce and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, so you have it ready for multiple uses.
- You may want to start with a smaller amount of sriracha and gradually add more to reach your desired level of spiciness.
- Replace the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for a healthier, protein-rich version.
- Add a splash of lime juice for a tangy twist, or mix in chopped fresh herbs like cilantro or chives for extra flavor.
- Use a plant-based sour cream alternative to make the sauce vegan-friendly.
- Add a tiny bit of honey or agave syrup for a touch of sweetness to balance the heat.
Additional Serving Suggestions:
- Spread the sauce on burgers, sandwiches, or wraps for a spicy, creamy kick.
- Use as a dip for fries, chicken tenders, or vegetable sticks.
- Drizzle over tacos, burritos, or quesadillas for added flavor.
- Use as a dressing for spicy coleslaw or a salad with grilled chicken.
- Pair with grilled or fried seafood like shrimp or fish tacos.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
Update Notes: This post was originally published in August 2014, and was republished with tips, step by step photos, and a recipe change in July 2024.
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Greg King
This Sriracha mayo is really good stuff!
Kristin King
Thanks, hon! I will make more for you soon! (Or better yet, you can use the recipe and make your own LOL!) 🙂
Renée J. (RJ Flamingo)
I am in love. Really. In. Love.
Jessica (Savory Experiments)
I'm in heaven!!!! Sharing on my FB page later today!
Emily
wow!! Amazing!!! that sauce sounds like it would be so good on everything!! PInned!
Jen
A delicious spread totally makes the burger. This one sounds amazing and could be used on so many different things! I would even put it on my turkey sandwiches 🙂
Sandra Shaffer
Oh, Sriracha in mayo sounds like a great combination! Going to check out the recipe now!
shelby
I made a sriracha mayo to dip my zucchini chips in. Love that stuff!
Cindy
love spicy stuff * MUST try
Renee's Kitchen Adventures
Heading over to Wanda's blog right now! You basically had me at sriracha!