4 Incredibly Easy Sriracha Recipes

Jane Bruce
Jane Bruce

David Tran, the man behind Huy Fong Foods and its now ubiquitous product, Sriracha, probably didn't see anything like this coming: an explosion in popularity outside of the Asian-American community, from the chile sauce's integration into popular chain restaurant menus like those of Applebee's and P.F. Chang's to its new found place in haute cuisine with celebrity chefs. The hot sauce, after all, was originally created as a convenience for Vietnamese consumers who wanted something to dress up steaming bowls of phỏ noodle soup.

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So we thought it was about time, then, to turn our attention to this spicy condiment as the theme for this week's Recipe SWAT Team. Some of us took an Asian-inspired approach, and others a more unconventional approach. Take, for example, Anne Dolce's Spicy Sriracha Wontons, which pack some serious heat and flavor into the filling thanks to Sriracha. If you've never made wontons before, they're easier than you think. And then there's Tyler Sullivan's Sriracha Mac and Cheese, which takes an old favorite and puts a new twist on things. But don't miss out on the winning recipe, Nathan Cyphert's Maple-Sriracha Pretzels Recipe.

Spicy Sriracha Wontons

I'll be honest - when I first went shopping for this recipe, I had the intention of making dumplings, not wontons. Unfortunately, the grocery store only had the latter. The only real difference between the two is that dumplings are water-based and wontons are egg-based, which translates to a smooth, chewy texture versus a crunchy one. Dumpling or wonton, the filling of this recipe is what you need to remember. If you like it spicier, add more Sriracha.

- Anne Dolce

Click here to see the Spicy Sriracha Wontons Recipe.

Best Sriracha Mayonnaise

For the best Sriracha mayonnaise recipe, go equal parts Kewpie mayonnaise (that yolk-only, creamy Japanese mayonnaise) and Sriracha.

- Arthur Bovino

Click here to see the Best Sriracha Mayonnaise Recipe.


Sriracha Mac and Cheese

This hearty recipe is a great warm and spicy treat for the mid-week winter blues. Play around with ingredients to make it spicier, creamier, or cheesier!

- Tyler Sullivan

Click here to see the Sriracha Mac and Cheese Recipe.

Maple-Sriracha Pretzels

My mother made spicy pretzels every year around the holidays This recipe isn't my mother's; it is, instead, a twist on her brilliance. And, I think I did a darn good job. Try it, you'll be satisfied!

- Nathan Cyphert

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup olive oil
One 2-ounce packet ranch dip mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup maple syrup, warmed
3 tablespoons Sriracha
One 16-ounce bag pretzels

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.

Whisk together the olive oil, ranch mix, garlic powder, maple syrup, and Sriracha together in large mixing bowl. Once well mixed, add the pretzels and toss until all pretzels are well coated. Spread out on cookie sheets or baking pans (it will likely take at least 2 pans, the more spread out the better!). Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour, 10 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes so the pretzels remain coated and don't get stuck together. Remove from the oven and put on paper towels to cool and soak up any extra oil that may remain. Enjoy!

Recipe Details

Servings: 24
Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Notes and Substitutions:

Note: For a spicier mix, increase the amount of Sriracha!

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-Will Budiaman, The Daily Meal

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