What Is Zax Sauce Made Of?
Zaxby’s keeps the exact recipe secret, but Zax Sauce is a creamy, tangy, peppery dipping sauce in the same family as Southern comeback sauce, built on mayonnaise and ketchup.
What Zax Sauce tastes like
Zax Sauce is creamy and orange pink, with a tangy, slightly sweet start and a noticeable black pepper finish. It is thinner than a mayo dip, so it coats each Chicken Finger evenly. Many fans compare it with Raising Cane’s sauce. The two are close cousins, though Zax Sauce is often described as a little tangier and sweeter.
Likely ingredients
| Ingredient | Role |
|---|---|
| Mayonnaise | Creamy base and body |
| Ketchup | Color, sweetness and tang |
| Worcestershire sauce | Savory depth with a light vinegar edge |
| Garlic powder | Savory backbone |
| Black pepper | The signature peppery kick |
| Salt and a little sugar or honey | Balance |
The Zaxby’s sauce ladder
Zax Sauce is the most popular, but Zaxby’s offers a range of sauces for dipping and tossing wings, from mild to very hot.
| Sauce | Style | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Zax Sauce | Creamy, tangy, peppery | None |
| Ranch | Creamy herb | None |
| Honey Mustard | Sweet and tangy | None |
| Teriyaki and BBQ | Sweet wing sauces | None |
| Wimpy | Mild buffalo style | Mild |
| Tongue Torch | Hot buffalo style | Medium |
| Nuclear and Insane | Very hot wing sauces | Very hot |
The exact sauce list can change and vary by location. Our Zaxby’s menu page has the full lineup with prices.
How to make a copycat at home
A common home version mixes about half a cup of mayonnaise, a quarter cup of ketchup, one teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, half a teaspoon of garlic powder, a teaspoon of black pepper and a pinch of salt. Some people add a teaspoon of honey for sweetness. Chill it for at least an hour so the flavors blend.
Can you buy Zax Sauce?
Extra sauce cups are available at Zaxby’s for a small charge. Zaxby’s has also sold bottled Zax Sauce in some grocery stores, though availability varies by area.
Related Questions
What is Zax Sauce made of?
The recipe is secret, but it is a mayonnaise and ketchup base with Worcestershire sauce, garlic and black pepper.
Is Zax Sauce spicy?
No. It has a peppery kick but no real heat.
Is Zax Sauce the same as Cane’s Sauce?
They are similar comeback style sauces, but Zax Sauce is usually described as slightly sweeter and tangier.
Can you buy Zax Sauce in stores?
Bottled Zax Sauce has been sold in some grocery stores, but availability varies by area.
Does Zax Sauce come with meals?
Yes. Most Chicken Fingerz meals include Zax Sauce, and extra cups cost a little more.
What is the hottest Zaxby’s sauce?
Insane is the hottest sauce on the regular menu.
More on Zaxby’s
About this guide. USA Food Menu is an independent reference site and is not affiliated with Zaxby’s. The official Zax Sauce recipe has not been published; ingredients above reflect the widely reported flavor profile. See current prices on the Zaxby’s menu.
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