Bang Bang Corn Recipe
Bang Bang Corn is a flavorful grilled corn dish coated with a spicy and tangy bang bang butter sauce made from sweet chili sauce, sriracha, garlic, lime juice, and butter. It’s perfect as a zesty side for summer barbecues or any casual meal.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Bang Bang Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 Tbsp. melted butter
- 1 Tbsp. sriracha
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 limes, juiced
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Corn
- 6 ears corn, husks removed
- Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Make bang bang butter: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix together the sweet chili sauce, melted butter, sriracha, finely minced garlic, and lime juice. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the bold flavors of the sauce.
- Prepare and grill the corn: Heat your grill to medium-high heat. Using a brush or hands, slather the bang bang butter all over each ear of corn. Place the corn on the grill, turning occasionally and basting frequently with the remaining butter mixture. Grill for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the corn is tender and has developed a nice char for smokiness.
- Garnish and serve: Once grilled, remove the corn from the grill and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro for a burst of fresh flavor and color. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Keep a close eye on the corn while grilling to avoid burning the butter sauce.
- You can adjust the amount of sriracha based on your preferred spice level.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can roast the corn under the broiler or use a grill pan on the stove.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative.
- Leftover bang bang sauce can be refrigerated and used as a dip or spread.
Keywords: grilled corn, bang bang sauce, spicy corn, summer side dish, barbecue corn, sweet chili sauce corn, sriracha corn