Spicy Mayo Recipe

You know what they say ... the secret is in the sauce. In this case, spicy mayo is the sauce in question. If you've never tried your hand at making spicy mayo before — we'll let you in on a little secret — it's really simple. All you need are 4, yes 4, ingredients and about 5 minutes of time, and voila, you'll have your own side of spicy mayo. Maybe you didn't realize that there's lime juice and sesame oil in the sauce, making this perhaps a little bit of a secret sauce. However, this side is great to pair with anything that you would add mayonnaise to, but with an extra kick.

Recipe developer Christina Musgrave came up with this delicious and versatile recipe that's great for spicy lovers and sushi lovers alike. "I love that this recipe is just 4 simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen," Musgrave raves. "I love making this for takeout sushi, or for sandwiches." Keep reading to find out how to make this spicy mayo recipe.

For this tasty sauce, you will only need to get 4 things from the store: mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and sesame oil. Easy enough, right? Once you have those ingredients, you can whip up this spicy mayo recipe.

Add the mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and sesame oil to a medium-sized bowl. "If you like spice, you can add as much sriracha as you want," Musgrave suggests for spice lovers. Mix the contents of the bowl together using a whisk or spoon, until it's well- combined. Once thoroughly mixed, the spicy mayo be a nice, light-orange color.

A lot of people love a side of spicy mayo to accompany french fries, while other people drizzle it over their sushi rolls. Enjoying it with some edamame, or even spread onto a sandwich is also great. "This can really go on anything — think of it as a condiment, and you can add it to anything," Musgrave notes. Another perk? "It keeps for 2 to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator," Musgrave shares.