Zax Sauce Recipe

Sarah Grossett | The Gold Lining Girl

Zax Sauce is the sweet and tangy sauce that goes perfectly with just about everything. Sandwiches, burgers, fries, you name it!

You’re actually getting a bit of a “twofer” with this post… you know, a two-for-one. Why? In addition to a ridiculously simple and quick copycat recipe for Zax Sauce, I’m going to give you a killer recipe for the BEST baked sweet potato chips.

Thus, you will get two recipes here in one post. Score.

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The baked sweet potato chips are also easy and amazing, like the Zax Sauce, but healthy too. And the chips are my favorite thing ever to dip in Zax Sauce!

Lots to cover, so let’s get started.

I have to be honest with you – I had never been to a Zaxby’s in my life until a few months ago. They are a southern restaurant chain, and while I live in the south now, I didn’t grow up here.

I really wasn’t all that familiar with it.

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However, I had heard all about Zax Sauce, their famous dipping sauce for chicken tenders and French fries, and I was skeptical that it could be as good as its reputation. It gets rave reviews, and I felt like it wasn’t possible to measure up to my expectations.

I stand corrected. That stuff is GOOD.

Like, reaaally good. I definitely wanted all my chicken tenders and French fries slathered in that sauce.

It’s creamy, zesty, and has a heck of a lot of garlic and spiciness going on. It’s really unique and delicious.

Turns out though, for all the flavor complexity it offers, Zax Sauce is incredibly simple to make. The ingredient list is very short, and you probably already have everything in your pantry.

Are you getting excited??? You should be.

After experiencing Zax Sauce for the first time, I set out to make a copycat version. I wanted to enjoy it on my every whim.

Guess what – you can prepare it at home in 5 minutes, and it tastes just like the real deal.

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My favorite way to enjoy Zax Sauce is with my recipe for baked sweet potato chips. It’s excellent with regular fries and with chicken, but I am a sucker for sweet potatoes, and something about the sauce just marries perfectly.

All I do is thinly slice (about 1/8-inch thick) two large unpeeled sweet potatoes, scatter them on a baking sheet sprayed with butter spray, sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and LOTS of paprika, and bake them at 425°F for about 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through. That’s it.

When you dip the chips into the Zax Sauce, all the pepperiness, tang, and creaminess of the sauce is perfect with the bit of sweetness, saltiness, and paprika from the chips. It’s the perfect snack, and so easy to prepare!

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Zax Sauce lives up to the hype, and you can make it at home in minutes!

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Zax Sauce Recipe

  4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • pinch of Salt

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.
  2. Serve with French fries, chips, or chicken fingers. Or whatever you like!

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Author: Sarah Grossett
Recipe Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 64
Calories 108

% Daily Value*
12%
Total Fat 8g
0%
  Saturated Fat 0g
14%
Sodium 326mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 8g
0%
  Dietary Fiber 0g
  Sugars 3g
0%
Protein 0g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
Sarah Grossett

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Sarah has an affinity for shiny golden objects, hence the name of her blog: The Gold Lining Girl. Peanut Butter's the one thing she'd take to a desert island, so it's only right that she's our Peanut Butter Fanatic!

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