🌶️ Keto Spicy Mayo (Creamy, Low-Carb & Ready in 5 Minutes)
If you’re looking for a rich, creamy, and fiery condiment that instantly upgrades any keto meal, this Keto Spicy Mayo is your new go-to. It’s smooth, tangy, perfectly spicy, and completely sugar-free—making it ideal for dipping, drizzling, or spreading.
Whether you’re pairing it with keto burgers, lettuce wraps, grilled chicken, or even using it as a salad dressing, this sauce brings bold flavor without the carbs.
🧾 Ingredients
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1 cup mayonnaise (use full-fat, sugar-free)
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1–2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
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1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh preferred)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 minced garlic clove)
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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Optional: ½ teaspoon chili flakes (for extra heat)
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Optional: ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard (for tang)
🥄 Instructions
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Add the base
In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise. -
Mix in flavors
Add hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. -
Customize the heat
If you like it spicier, stir in chili flakes or add more hot sauce. -
Whisk until smooth
Mix thoroughly until the sauce is creamy and fully combined. -
Taste & adjust
Adjust salt, spice, or acidity as needed. -
Chill (optional but recommended)
Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to let flavors meld together.
🔥 Keto Tips
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Choose a clean mayo made with avocado oil or olive oil for best flavor and health benefits.
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Avoid store-bought sauces that contain hidden sugars or starches.
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Add a few drops of liquid stevia if you want a slightly sweet-spicy balance (totally optional).
🍽️ How to Use Keto Spicy Mayo
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Drizzle over grilled chicken or steak
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Spread on lettuce-wrapped burgers
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Dip for keto fries or zucchini fries
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Add to tuna or chicken salad
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Use as a sushi-style sauce (keto rolls!)
🧊 Storage
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator
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Stays fresh for up to 5–7 days
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Stir before using if separation occurs
🧮 Nutrition (Per Tablespoon – Approximate)
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Calories: 90
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Fat: 10g
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Carbs: 0–1g net
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Protein: 0g
🌟 Variations
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Sriracha Style: Use sugar-free sriracha instead of regular hot sauce
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Garlic Lovers: Add roasted garlic for deeper flavor
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Chipotle Twist: Add chipotle powder or adobo sauce
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Herby Mayo: Mix in fresh parsley or cilantro