Sheetz Boom Boom Sauce is super easy and delicious, and there are only 5 simple ingredients in the sauce. It’s a garlicky, slightly spicy, fantastic dipping sauce.
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Why this Copycat Boom Boom Sauce Recipe is a Keeper
I love this recipe because it’s a quick and easy one pan meal that also happens to be super delicious. This easy recipe is perfect to add to an easy dinner recipe stash.
- Versatile Flavor: The sweet, spicy, creamy, and tangy balance makes it incredibly adaptable.
- Enhances Many Dishes: It elevates everything from chicken and fries to burgers and vegetables.
- Easy Customization: Boom boom sauce is a sweet and spicy tangy sauce. You can easily tweak the ingredients to match your taste.
- Quick and Simple: Minimal fresh ingredients and prep time.
- Homemade Superiority: It tastes far better than store-bought versions. Cost-Effective: Making it at home is often cheaper, I have used as a dip too.
- Fun to Experiment: It’s a great base for your own creative flavor additions.
- Delicious: Above all else, it is a very delicious sauce like the original.
What Gives the Condiment the ‘Boom Boom’ Flavor?
When you make this boom boom sauce, the added chili sauce is what makes this fry sauce have the “boom boom”.
Pro Tip for Sheetz Boom Boom Sauce
Add a Touch of Smoke: A few drops of liquid smoke can add depth.
Ingredients to Make and Variation Suggestions to Love this Recipe
This easy Sheetz copycat recipe is so versatile. I like to experiment with flavors by using different ingredients.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Mayo: Plain greek yogurt can be used in place of mayo if you don’t have any for this spicy sauce.
- Spice Variations: If your taste buds love spice, add chipotle powder for smoky heat, add more hot sauce, sriracha or cayenne pepper for extra kick.
- Sweet Variations: Try adding brown sugar for richer sweetness. Add pineapple juice to make the boom boom sauce taste tropical.
How to Make Boom Boom Sauce
This recipe comes together in a small bowl and just 1 easy to follow step. This combination of mayonnaise and spices is so good, it’s one of my favorite dipping sauces.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Make this Sauce: Stir to combine all ingredients in a bowl, including mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, sweet chili sauce, garlic powder and sriracha sauce.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for the Best Boom Boom Sauce
Prepping ahead of time can really help to save time and kitchen space if hosting a barbecue.
- Mix it Up: The beauty of Boom Boom Sauce is its simplicity. You can mix all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl in advance. Keep the sauce refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Measure Ingredients: Pre-measure your ingredients and store them separately for even quicker assembly when you need it.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftovers Sheetz Copycat Boom Boom Sauce
- Storing: Store in an airtight jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: This sauce is served cold but if reheating is desired, microwave for just a few seconds at a time.
- Using Leftovers: Enjoy this amazing sauce with an Air Fryer Blooming Onion.
Common Questions About This Dipping Sauce Recipe
Omit some of the sriracha and sweet chili sauce to limit spice. Feel free to use other flavorful seasonings like onion powder, lemon juice, dijon mustard or yellow mustard.
Yes, feel free to also use a vegan mayonnaise, light mayo or even a flavored mayo.
If stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, this sauce should last for about a week.
Use it as a dip that’s perfect for fries. Try this yum yum sauce for french fries, onion rings or chicken tenders. Use as a sauce for tacos, nachos or sandwiches.
Expert Tips to Make the Best Boom Boom Sauce
- Double the Recipe: Double or triple the recipe by simply increasing the ingredients.
- Taste and Adjust: The key to perfect Boom Boom Sauce is tasting and adjusting the ingredients to your personal preference. I like it slightly sweet.
- Emulsify Thoroughly: Ensure all ingredients are fully combined for a smooth, creamy texture. A whisk is your best friend.
- Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality mayonnaise, honey, and hot sauce for the best flavor.
- Chill Before Serving: Chilling allows the flavors to meld and enhances the overall taste.
- Use Fresh Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice is much better than the bottled kind.
- Serve this recipe with: This spicy mayonnaise-based sauce is served at Sheetz gas stations. Some of my favorite ways to serve this sauce is with Baked Sweet Potato Fries, Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets or Boom Boom Shrimp Tacos.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon Sriracha
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, garlic powder and sriracha in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
Christina’s Notes
- Double the Recipe: Double or triple the recipe by simply increasing the ingredients.
- Taste and Adjust: The key to perfect Boom Boom Sauce is tasting and adjusting the ingredients to your personal preference. I like it slightly sweet.
- Emulsify Thoroughly: Ensure all ingredients are fully combined for a smooth, creamy texture. A whisk is your best friend.
- Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality mayonnaise, honey, and hot sauce for the best flavor.
- Chill Before Serving: Chilling allows the flavors to meld and enhances the overall taste.
- Use Fresh Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice is much better than the bottled kind.
- Serve this recipe with: This spicy mayonnaise-based sauce is served at Sheetz gas stations. Some of my favorite ways to serve this sauce is with Baked Sweet Potato Fries, Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets or Boom Boom Shrimp Tacos.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
oh my goodness, just tasted after mixing and so delicious, can’t wait for it to “meld”
When you say Sriracha do you mean the sauce?
Yes the sauce.
Boy, you weren’t kidding – this is the best sauce ever! We dip everything in it and I have to make a new batch almost every day! I caught my husband eating a spoonful of it – he absolutely goes crazy over it. And so simple. Thank you!!
Delicious! I literally dipped half my dinner into it haha
This tasted so amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing this super easy to make recipe! Fam really loves it! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!
Delicious!
I bet it goes with pork rinds……love the Hotdogs at Sheetz with onions and boom boom.