Homemade Zaxby’s Tongue Torch Sauce
Make your own Zaxby’s Tongue Torch Sauce in just 15 minutes with simple pantry staples. This bold, creamy, and spicy sauce combines mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, vinegar, and smoky spices to create the perfect dip or drizzle. Yields about 1 cup and contains roughly 70 calories per tablespoon. Great with chicken tenders, fries, or as a zesty dressing. No cooking required—just whisk, chill, and serve!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (adjust based on your heat preference)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
Instructions
- 1
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and hot sauce until smooth. This trio of ingredients forms the creamy, tangy, and spicy base of our sauce
- 2
Add Flavorings: Stir in the apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using). The apple cider vinegar adds a subtle tang, enhancing the overall flavor profile
- 3
Whisk To Perfection: Whisk all the ingredients together until the sauce is smooth and thoroughly combined. Ensure there are no lumps and that the spices are well-distributed throughout the sauce
- 4
Taste And Adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If you prefer a thinner consistency, you can add a little water or more vinegar, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired thickness
- 5
Let It Rest: Allow the sauce to sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour. This resting time helps the flavors meld together, creating a deeper, more cohesive taste
- 6
Serve And Enjoy: Serve your homemade Tongue Torch Sauce with your favorite snacks. It pairs exceptionally well with chicken wings, tenders, fries, and even as a zesty salad dressing.