Last updated: August 5, 2026
This Subway creamy sriracha sauce recipe is my homemade take on the spicy, creamy sandwich sauce. A simple mayonnaise-and-sriracha mixture tasted good, but adding a little acidity, garlic, and sweetness gave it the more balanced flavor I was looking for.
It takes about five minutes to make and works well on subs, wraps, burgers, fries, and chicken nuggets. This is a homemade copycat, not Subway’s official formula.
Ingredients for Subway Creamy Sriracha Sauce
You only need a few simple ingredients to create a creamy sauce with noticeable heat, light tanginess, garlic flavor, and a touch of sweetness. Each ingredient helps make it taste more complete than ordinary sriracha mayo.
Full-fat mayonnaise — ½ cup
This creates the smooth, creamy base and helps balance the heat of the sriracha.
Sriracha sauce — 2 tablespoons
It provides the red chili flavor, garlic notes, and most of the heat.
White vinegar or rice vinegar — 1 teaspoon
A small amount adds the tangy finish that makes the sauce work especially well on sandwiches.
Granulated sugar — 1 teaspoon
This balances the vinegar and chili without making the sauce noticeably sweet.
Garlic powder — ¼ teaspoon
It adds extra savory flavor while keeping the texture smooth.
Dijon mustard — ¼ teaspoon
A small amount adds depth and a subtle sharpness without making the sauce taste strongly of mustard.
Regular paprika — ⅛ teaspoon, optional
It deepens the color and adds mild pepper flavor. Use regular paprika rather than smoked paprika.
Salt — a small pinch
Taste the sauce first, since mayonnaise and sriracha already contain salt.
Ingredient note: Start with the listed amounts, then adjust the sriracha, vinegar, or mayonnaise after tasting. Different sriracha sauces can vary in heat and sweetness.
How to Make Subway Creamy Sriracha Sauce
This creamy sriracha sauce comes together in just a few minutes. Mix the ingredients until smooth, taste, and adjust the balance before serving.
Step 1: Combine the Ingredients
Add the mayonnaise, sriracha, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, optional paprika, and a small pinch of salt to a mixing bowl.
Step 2: Whisk Until Smooth
Whisk everything together until the sauce is completely smooth and evenly colored. Scrape the sides of the bowl to make sure no mayonnaise or seasonings remain unmixed.
Step 3: Taste and Adjust
Taste the sauce before serving. Add more mayonnaise for a milder result, more sriracha for extra heat, or a few drops of vinegar for a tangier finish. If the sauce tastes too sharp, balance it with a small pinch of sugar.
Step 4: Let the Flavors Rest
You can serve the sauce immediately, but refrigerating it for 15 to 30 minutes allows the flavors to blend more evenly. Stir it once more before serving.
How Close Is This to Subway’s Creamy Sriracha Sauce?
This homemade version is inspired by Subway’s creamy sriracha sauce, but it is not the company’s official recipe. Subway describes Creamy Sriracha as its spiciest sauce, combining red chili flavor with a creamy texture that works especially well on subs. This homemade version aims for a similar balance of creamy texture, chili heat, light sweetness, and tanginess.
Compared with ordinary sriracha mayo, the vinegar, garlic, sugar, and small amount of mustard give this sauce a fuller flavor that works especially well in sandwiches and wraps.
How to Adjust the Flavor
One of the advantages of making this sauce at home is that you can easily adjust the balance before serving. Make small changes, mix well, and taste again before adding more.
For a milder sauce: Add mayonnaise 1 tablespoon at a time.
For more heat: Add extra sriracha 1 teaspoon at a time.
For more tanginess: Add a few drops of vinegar.
For more sweetness: Add a small pinch of sugar.
For a thinner sauce: Whisk in water ½ teaspoon at a time.
For a thicker sauce: Add a little more mayonnaise.
Best Ways to Use Creamy Sriracha Sauce
This creamy sriracha sauce is especially useful when you want to add heat without losing the rich, smooth texture of a sandwich sauce.
On subs and wraps:
Spread a thin layer over the bread before adding the filling, especially when preparing a homemade focaccia sandwich.
With burgers:
Use it instead of regular mayonnaise on these ranch turkey burgers for a spicier finish.
As a dipping sauce:
Serve it with chicken nuggets and fries, spring rolls, or roasted vegetables.
With shrimp or chicken:
Drizzle a small amount over grilled or crispy protein.
In grain bowls:
Add it just before serving for extra creaminess and heat, especially in a shrimp burrito bowl.
Start with a small quantity when adding the sauce to food. Its flavor becomes more noticeable as the heat builds.
How to Store Creamy Sriracha Sauce
Transfer the sauce to a clean, airtight container and keep it refrigerated.
For the best flavor and texture, use it within four to five days. Stir the sauce before serving because it may separate slightly while stored.
Discard it when its smell, color, or texture changes noticeably. Do not leave mayonnaise-based sauce at room temperature for an extended period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Subway’s exact proportions are not reproduced in this homemade recipe. This copycat version uses mayonnaise, sriracha, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, and optional paprika to create a creamy, spicy, lightly sweet, and tangy sauce.
No. This is a homemade copycat inspired by the flavor and texture of Subway’s creamy sriracha sauce. It is not the company’s official formula.
Creamy sriracha sauce has noticeable heat, but the mayonnaise softens some of the intensity. In this homemade version, you can reduce the sriracha or add more mayonnaise for a milder sauce.
Add mayonnaise 1 tablespoon at a time until the heat reaches the level you prefer. Avoid adding too much sugar, since that can change the overall character of the sauce.
Rice vinegar provides a slightly softer flavor. Fresh lemon or lime juice can also add acidity, although it will give the sauce a more noticeable citrus taste.
Yes. The mustard adds depth but is used in a very small quantity. You can leave it out and adjust the vinegar, garlic, or sugar after tasting.
It works well with sandwiches, wraps, burgers, fries, chicken nuggets, grilled chicken, shrimp, roasted vegetables, and rice or grain bowls.
Subway Creamy Sriracha Sauce Copycat
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About ⅔ cup 1x
Description
A creamy, spicy, tangy, and lightly sweet homemade copycat inspired by Subway’s Creamy Sriracha sauce. It is ready in five minutes and works well on subs, wraps, burgers, fries, chicken, and as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon regular paprika, optional
- Small pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, sriracha, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, optional paprika, and salt to a small mixing bowl.
- Whisk until the sauce is completely smooth and evenly colored.
- Taste and adjust with additional mayonnaise, sriracha, vinegar, or sugar as needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes before serving. Stir again before use.
Notes
- Add mayonnaise 1 tablespoon at a time for a milder sauce.
- Add sriracha 1 teaspoon at a time for more heat.
- Add water ½ teaspoon at a time when a thinner consistency is preferred.
- Store in a clean airtight container in the refrigerator and use within four to five days.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoons
- Calories: ~75
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: ~160mg
- Fat: ~8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~1.2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 4mg