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Zaxbys Wimpy Sauce Recipe

Zaxbys Wimpy Sauce Recipe

This homemade Zaxby’s Wimpy Sauce is creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy with a tiny touch of sweetness. I just whisk everything together, chill it for an hour, and it tastes so close to the real thing. Perfect for chicken tenders, fries, sandwiches, and wraps.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Condiment, Dip, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Full-fat tastes best
  • 1/4 cup ketchup Regular ketchup
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar White vinegar works too
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Adds depth and tang
  • 1 tsp garlic powder Not garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder Adds savory flavor
  • 1 tsp paprika Regular paprika is best here
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar Helps balance the tang
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper Add more if you like
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Optional mild heat
  • 1 tsp hot sauce Optional for extra zip
  • 1 pinch salt Add only if needed

Equipment

  • 1 Medium mixing bowl For whisking everything together
  • 1 Whisk Makes the sauce extra smooth
  • 1 Measuring cup set For mayo and ketchup
  • 1 Measuring spoon set For seasonings and vinegar
  • 1 Airtight jar or container For chilling and storage

Method
 

Step 1
  1. Add the mayonnaise and ketchup to a medium mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
    Zaxbys Wimpy Sauce Recipe
Step 2
  1. Whisk in the apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce until the mixture looks glossy and fully combined.
    Zaxbys Wimpy Sauce Recipe
Step 3
  1. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne, and hot sauce (if using). Whisk again until the sauce is creamy and evenly blended.
    Zaxbys Wimpy Sauce Recipe
Step 4
  1. Taste the sauce and adjust if needed. If it feels too sharp, add a little more mayo. If you want it sweeter, add a tiny pinch more brown sugar.
    Zaxbys Wimpy Sauce Recipe
Step 5
  1. Transfer the sauce to an airtight jar, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
    Zaxbys Wimpy Sauce Recipe

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Notes

I always recommend chilling this sauce because it really changes the flavor. Right after mixing, it tastes a little “separate,” but after an hour it becomes smooth, balanced, and more like the real Zaxby’s version.
Store it in the fridge and use within 7 days. Give it a quick stir before serving since it can thicken slightly as it chills.