Boom Boom Sauce Recipe

Introducing the flavor packed Boom Boom Sauce — a zesty, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce with the perfect balance of smoky undertones! This homemade boom boom sauce is one of my favorite dipping sauces for boom boom shrimp, french fries, fried seafood, chicken tenders, onion rings and so much more! Make this quick and easy sheetz copycat recipe in under 5 minutes with only 

For more sauce recipes, try my seafood boil sauce and homemade honey BBQ sauce.

Not to be confused with bang bang sauce or yum yum sauce, this Sheetz copycat boom boom sauce is the best dipping sauce for just about anything fried or grilled!

Drizzle it over succulent grilled meats or diip your crispy fries or crunchy vegetables into this creamy sauce, adding an explosion of flavor to every bite. Even your sandwiches and wraps will reach new heights with a generous slathering of this delectable sauce.

Once you make this Boom Boom Sauce recipe, it will become a staple in your kitchen—a go-to companion that enhances any dish with its zesty charm.

What is boom boom sauce?

Boom Boom Sauce is a condiment that is exclusive to the Sheetz gas stations, which operates primarily in the eastern United States. It's a spicy mayonnaise-based sauce is a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce that is often described as a combination of mayonnaise, hot sauce, and various seasonings. It has a smooth and velvety texture with a unique flavor profile that sets it apart from other sauces.

The exact recipe for is a closely guarded secret, known only to the company. It's a great dipping sauce for french fries, sweet potato fries, chicken tenders, and mozzarella sticks. Additionally, it can be used as a spread on sandwiches, burgers, and wraps, or as a delicious salad dressing if you wanna give your salad some pizzazz.

Boom Boom Sauce Ingredients

So what do you need to make this boom boom sauce recipe? Only a few simple ingredients! (Exact amounts in the recipe card)

• Mayonnaise
• Ketchup
• Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
• Sriracha Sauce (use hot sauce if you can't find sriracha)
• Seasonings - Garlic powder, Onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper 
• Sugar - just a pinch!

Substitutions and Variations

Vegan/Dairy free option: use vegan mayonnaise

Sriracha substitute: you can typically find sriracha at the grocery store but I believe there's a shortage right now. If you can't find it, you can use hot sauce instead in the exact quantity listed in the recipe card.

Use fresh ingredients: if you want a more flavorful sauce finely dice about 2 cloves of fresh garlic and ¼ of a red onion and add it to the sauce in place of garlic powder and onion powder. This add a little kick of additional flavor and makes the boom boom sauce taste incredible!

Add cheese: add ¼ cup of grated parmesan for extra savory flavor to this creamy sauce!

Quick Tips

• If the sauce is too thick, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to thin it out a bit.
• Like a thicker sauce? mix together one teaspoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of cornstarch in a small bowl and then add it to the sauce to thicken it a bit.
• Adjust the quantity as needed: cut this recipe in half or double the ingredients to suit the amount of sauce you need!

How to make Boom Boom Sauce

• Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk together.
• Serve immediately or place in the refrigerator in an airtight container until you're ready to use. 

​What to serve with Boom Boom Sauce

This homemade sauce is a fantastic dipping sauce for SO many dishes. It can be used as a fry sauce, a burger sauce, and even a salad dressing! Here are a few of my favorite ways to serve boom-boom sauce:

• Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls
• Shrimp Tacos
• Beer Battered Fish
• Coconut Shrimp
• Shrimp Fajitas
• Fried Chicken

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