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.
Boom boom sauce is used In other places around the world and uses Japanese Mayo , sweet chili, Sriracha and gochujang.
Delicious! We loved it on veggie sushi so tonight we had it on trader joes sweet chili Thai veggie burgers. Its also awesome for dipping sweet potato fries! I am sure I will find more great ways to use it. Bonus that I always have these simple ingredients on hand.
Excellent. I use a full teaspoon of the siracha sauce as it is easier than trying to measure 3/4 tsp,
Was wondering if the sauce would be similar flavor to Hot Head Sauce. This is the served at a chain restaurant in our area called Hot Head Burritos. It is similar to Chipotle but with more options. I was looking for a copycat recipe for that and found this one so thought I would ask….
I’m not sure. I’ve never heard of that sauce. Maybe another reader can weigh in.
Would this be good as a wing sauce? We want to try something other than buffalo!
I would definitely give it a try!
Can this go with fish thanks
I have never tried it with fish but that would definitely pair well! Let me know what you think of it!
where can you buy this sauce boom boom sauce?
I know that Sheetz uses it on their products. Otherwise you can easily make it following the recipe I provided 🙂
I found it at Walmart and Food Lion. Since this recipe is so easy and the sauce so good, might as well make your own, though
Love “Pinchers” boom boom shrimp(a restaurant in Naples, Florida) can’t wait to try this recipe!
I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
My daughter always wants this sauce with her fries. So glad to finally have a recipe for it. Thanks!
I hope she likes it! We can’t get enough of the stuff!
Oh boy…my husband looooooves sriracha he would love this! I love it when you can just dump a few ingredients together and mix.
Delicious sauce! I put it on our burgers this weekend but didn’t tell my family it has mayo. They LOVED it!
Woo-hoo! Two thumbs up for this fabulous Boom Boom Sauce! I used it as a French fry dipping sauce. It was perfect. 🙂
I’ve got a big back of french fries begging to be dipped in this sauce! I love the addition of sriracha….mmmm! That’s got to make it amazing.
This has now become my daughter’s favourite sauce – it’s going on everything – fries, burgers, sausages you name it she’s adding it to them. Great recipe and delicious too!
Try it with Onion Rings!!
Chef Tate
AWESOME idea!!! I’ll bet it’s ah-mazing!
My husband loves the tiny “kick” of sriracha, we put it on everything.
This boom boom sauce was the perfect condiment for shrimp I brought to a holiday party. A little squeeze of lemon juice on top of the shrimp and then a dip into this fabulous sauce was heavenly!
Ooohhh this was a huge hit! I have always mixed mayo and ketchup together for my chicken and fries, but adding just a few simple spices really takes it to another (even fancier) level.
What is shriracha!!!
A spicy Asian sauce. Here’s a link: http://amzn.to/2A73TNv
Thank you for posting this recipe. I love Sheetz Boom Boom sauce but have been unable to find any recipes. I’ll definitely be giving this a try!
This is one of my favorite sauces!
What kind or brand of sweet chili sauce?
This is the brand I use: https://alexa.design/2nWd6OZ (affiliate)
Delicious,,Thank you.