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    Home Β» Sauces

    Spicy Burger Sauce

    Posted: Jul 4, 2021 Β· Updated: Jul 4, 2021 by Tonje

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    Spicy burger sauce on a table with side dishes and burgers.
    A burger topped with sauce, with a jar of burger sauce on the side.

    Make the perfect burger with this spicy burger sauce. This easy recipe only takes 5 minutes to prepare, and the sauce stores well for up to a week.

    A jar of burger sauce, with burgers and coleslaw on the side.
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    • Why you'll love it
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Top tips
    • Serving suggestions
    • Variations
    • Leftovers
    • Frequently asked questions
    • You might also like these recipes
    • Recipe

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    A good burger deserves a great burger sauce! This burger sauce is creamy, thick and delicious, but incredibly simple to make. I love to serve it over my favorite Crispy Chicken Burger, or Pork Apple Burgers!

    This easy burger sauce recipe can be made in only 5 minutes using pantry staples and other condiments. It's perfect for quick and easy dinners, or you can make a double batch and use the sauce for multiple dishes over the following weeks.

    Why you'll love it

    • Easy to make
    • Customize it to suit your preferences
    • Tastes fantastic
    • Pairs well with any burger
    • Stores well for two weeks in a fridge
    • Gluten free, with vegan, dairy free and egg free options

    Ingredients

    Mayonnaise: The creamy base of the sauce. See alternatives in the Variations section below.

    Pickles: Diced pickled cucumbers give the sauce a little bite. You can omit these if you prefer.

    Salt + pepper: Bring out the flavors in the sauce.

    Mustard: I like Dijon mustard, but regular yellow mustard also works great.

    Ketchup: Adds a lovely tang to the sauce.

    Sriracha: Brings the spice! Adjust the amount to make the sauce as spicy as you want it.

    The ingredients needed to make this recipe.

    Instructions

    You can find full instructions + ingredient measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of this page

    One: Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl.

    Two: Mix them together to incorporate the ingredients evenly. Add more seasoning or sriracha to taste. Serve the sauce immediately, or transfer to a container for storage.

    Step by step images showing how to make this recipe.

    Top tips

    • Feel free to adjust the amount of each ingredient to suit your preferences.
    • Increase or reduce the amount of sriracha to adjust the spice level.
    • For extra heat, you can use a hot sauce with more spice.
    • Make the sauce ahead, as it stores well for up to 2 weeks.
    • Omit the diced pickles if you don't like them. Alternatively, puree the sauce in a food processor or blender to add the pickle flavor, but without chunks.

    Serving suggestions

    This easy sriracha burger sauce tastes great on any burgers. It's also fantastic as a dipping sauce for chicken wings or meat. Here are some of my favorite recipes to pair it with:

    • Crispy Chicken Burger
    • Spicy Beef Burger
    • Pork and Apple Burgers
    • Halloumi Burgers
    • Baked Turkey Burgers
    • Air Fryer Hamburgers
    • Honey Sriracha Wings
    • Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings
    A chicken burger with spicy burger sauce.

    Variations

    Egg free, dairy free and vegan: Make sure that you use a mayonnaise that's suitable for your dietary requirements.

    Lighter version / low calorie: Use light mayonnaise, or swap the mayo for Greek yogurt instead. Both versions taste amazing!

    More or less spice: Adjust the amount of sriracha to suit your preferences. For a really spicy sauce, you can use a spicier hot sauce, chili paste or chili powder.

    Leftovers

    Store your spicy burger sauce in a sealed container in a refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This is a fantastic condiment to make ahead, and you can use it for multiple meals if you wish.

    The sauce does not keep well in room temperature, as it contains mayonnaise. I also don't recommend freezing it.

    A spoon filled with burger sauce.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is burger sauce made from?

    Burger sauce is typically made with mayonnaise and ketchup, with other condiments or ingredients mixed in.

    What sauce goes with burgers?

    The best sauces to serve with burgers include burger sauce, blue cheese sauce, ketchup or tzatziki.

    How do you add flavor to a burger?

    The easiest ways to add flavor to a burger is to add flavorful toppings! A good burger sauce, vegetables, cheese and condiments can completely change how a burger tastes.

    You might also like these recipes

    • Healthy Teriyaki Sauce
    • Honey BBQ Sauce
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    • Yogurt Dill Sauce
    • Sour Cream Sauce

    If you make this recipe, make sure to post a photo to Instagram with #hintofhealthy!

    Recipe

    Spicy burger sauce on a chicken burger.

    Spicy Burger Sauce

    This amazing spicy burger sauce is so easy to make, and stores well. Perfect on hamburgers, chicken burgers, and more. You can even use it as a dipping sauce for chicken wings!
    4 from 1 vote
    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Dip, Sauce
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 341 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • Β½ cup light mayonnaise
    • ΒΌ cup ketchup
    • 2 teaspoons sriracha
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • Β½ teaspoon salt
    • Β½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon diced pickles (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Dice the pickles into small pieces, and add them to a mixing bowl.
    • Add the other ingredients to a bowl, and stir until they are all incorporated.
    • Add more sriracha if you want to make the sauce extra spicy.
    • Transfer to a container, and store it in a refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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    Notes

    • Store the sauce in a sealed container in a refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
    • Serve with burgers, or as a dipping sauce.
    • Adjust the amount of spice by adding more or less sriracha.
    • Use a vegan mayonnaise to make the sauce vegan, egg free and dairy free.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 2810mgPotassium: 256mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 408IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword burger sauce, easy, gluten free, quick, spicy
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