Zaxbys fries are crinkle-cut and come with most meals, but the sides menu also has Texas toast, two slaws and shareable snacks like fried pickles and white cheddar bites. Here is what each side is, how many calories it adds and how it fits your order.
Quick answers
- What sides come with a Zaxbys meal?
- Most plates and meals come with crinkle fries and Texas toast. Some plates also include cole slaw. Check the meal description when you order.
- What is the lightest Zaxbys side?
- Asian slaw and cole slaw are the lightest sides in the official guide, at 100 cal and 140 cal.
- Can I swap a side?
- Many restaurants let you swap or upgrade a side for a small charge. Ask at the counter or look for side options in the app.
Zaxbys sides at a glance
The table below lists every side and shareable in the official Zaxbys Nutrition & Allergen Guide. Tater chips appear on the menu in some places, but the guide we use gives no nutrition for them, so we show them without figures.
| Item | Calories | Options | Allergens | Example price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crinkle Fries | 330–530 | 2 | MSG | $3.99 |
| Texas Toast | 150–450 | 2 | Wheat, Soy, Gluten | $2.99 |
| Cole Slaw | 140 | 1 | Egg | $3.59 |
| Asian Slaw | 100 | 1 | Wheat, Soy, Sesame, Gluten | $2.59 |
| Veggie Eggroll | 140 | 1 | Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame, Gluten | $4.89 |
| Fried Pickles | 470 | 1 | Wheat, Gluten | $6.99 |
| Fried White Cheddar Bites | 700 | 2 | Milk, Wheat, Gluten | $7.19 |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries | 1,300 | 1 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, MSG, Gluten | $12.49 |
| Tater Chips | Calories not listed | 1 | Egg, Wheat, MSG | — |
Zaxbys fries calories by size
How many calories are in Zaxbys fries? The official guide lists a regular order of crinkle fries at 330 calories and a large at 530. Kids fries are 200. Meals come with a regular order unless you upsize, so the large adds about 200 calories to a meal.
| Option | Calories | Protein | Sodium | Allergens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 330 | 5 g | 580 mg | MSG |
| Large | 530 | 8 g | 930 mg | MSG |
Zaxbys crinkle fries and Texas toast
Crinkle fries are the default side with Fingerz plates, wing meals and sandwich meals. The ridges hold onto sauce, which is why many people dip them in Zax Sauce. They come in more than one size, so the calories depend on which you pick.
Texas toast is a thick slice of toasted bread, included with most plates. The official guide lists wheat and soy for it, so it is not an option if you avoid gluten. If you avoid dairy, see our dairy-free guide for the full picture.
- Crinkle Fries: Seasoned crinkle-cut fries. 330–530 calories; allergens: msg; example price $3.99.
- Texas Toast: Buttery garlic toast. 150–450 calories; allergens: wheat, soy, gluten; example price $2.99.
Lighter Zaxbys sides
If you want something fresh next to fried chicken, the two slaws are the lightest options on the menu. Cole slaw is creamy and classic. Asian slaw is tangier and lighter still. The veggie egg roll is a crispy option that stays well under most fried snacks in calories.
For more ideas, our healthy options guide lists lower-calorie meals and swaps.
- Cole Slaw: Creamy coleslaw side. 140 calories; allergens: egg; example price $3.59.
- Asian Slaw: Tangy Asian-style slaw side. 100 calories; allergens: wheat, soy, sesame, gluten; example price $2.59.
- Veggie Eggroll: Vegetable eggroll. Calories are per eggroll. 140 calories; allergens: egg, wheat, soy, sesame, gluten; example price $4.89.
Shareable snacks for the table
These are the sides people order to split. Fried pickles are breaded pickle chips, good with ranch. Fried white cheddar bites are small breaded cheese bites that come in more than one size. The Chicken Bacon Ranch loaded fries are a meal on their own: fries topped with chicken, bacon, cheese and ranch, and the highest-calorie side in the guide.
If you are ordering for a group, these work well alongside a Zax Packz family meal.
- Fried Pickles: Battered pickle chips. 470 calories; allergens: wheat, gluten; example price $6.99.
- Fried White Cheddar Bites: Breaded white cheddar bites. 700 calories; allergens: milk, wheat, gluten; example price $7.19.
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries: Crinkle fries topped with fried chicken, Cheddar Jack, bacon and ranch. 1,300 calories; allergens: milk, egg, wheat, msg, gluten; example price $12.49.
How to pick the right side
- Watching calories: choose a slaw instead of fries, or get the smaller fry size.
- Avoiding milk: the official guide lists milk for the white cheddar bites and the loaded fries, but not for fries, Texas toast or the slaws. Use the allergen menu to confirm before you order.
- Feeding a crowd: a large crinkle fry and a basket of Texas toast are sold as group add-ons.
- Want to compare? See every side in our nutrition chart.
Ready to order? Use the official Zaxbys website or app to see the sides and prices at your restaurant.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zaxbys have onion rings?
Onion rings are not in the current official Zaxbys Nutrition & Allergen Guide, so we don’t list them. If you see them at a restaurant, it may be a local or limited item.
Are Zaxbys crinkle fries gluten free?
The official guide is the place to check. Fries are cooked in shared fryers, so cross-contact with breaded items is possible. See our gluten-free guide.
What dip goes best with fried pickles?
Ranch is the most common pairing, but any Zaxbys sauce works. Ask for it on the side so you can try two.
Can I order Texas toast by itself?
Yes, Texas toast is sold as a side, and a basket of toast is offered for groups.
Why don’t you show calories for tater chips?
The official guide we use does not list them, so we leave the figures blank instead of guessing.
Does Zaxbys have cheese fries?
Not as a plain side. The cheesy option is the Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries, crinkle fries topped with chicken, Cheddar Jack, bacon and ranch (1,300 calories).
Where this information comes from. All nutrition and allergen information on this site is taken from the official Zaxbys Nutrition & Allergen Guide (revised November 2025), published on zaxbys.com. We have not added anything of our own or changed the figures. Recipes, suppliers and menus change, so please verify with Zaxbys or your restaurant before you rely on it, especially if you have a food allergy. Verify before use.