Looking for Zaxbys gluten free options? The honest answer is that the menu is built around breaded chicken, so the list is short. This page shows what the official guide marks as free of wheat and gluten, and what to watch for.
Quick answers
- Does Zaxbys have a gluten-free menu?
- No separate menu. The official allergen guide marks wheat and gluten for each item, and a handful of items list neither.
- Is anything safe for celiac disease?
- We can’t say that. Kitchens share fryers, prep tables and gloves, and the guide warns about cross-contact. Talk to the restaurant before ordering.
How to read the guide for gluten
The official Zaxbys guide has a Wheat column (one of the major allergens) and a separate Gluten column listed as a sensitivity. An item is only a candidate if neither column is marked for the option you order. The option matters: a grilled Zalad and a fried Zalad are different rows.
Our allergen menu shows which items list wheat and gluten. The list updates for every size and sauce.
Zaxbys gluten free options: items with no wheat or gluten listed
These food items have at least one option with no wheat or gluten listed.
- Traditional Wings (5): Five bone-in wings, no sides, tossed in the sauce you choose. 380–480 calories; allergens: none listed (varies by option).
- Add Cheese or Bacon: Add-ons for any sandwich. 50–60 calories; allergens: milk, soy (varies by option).
- Crinkle Fries: Seasoned crinkle-cut fries. 330–530 calories; allergens: msg; example price $3.99.
- Cole Slaw: Creamy coleslaw side. 140 calories; allergens: egg; example price $3.59.
- Kids Crinkle Fries: Kids-size crinkle fries. 200 calories; allergens: msg.
- Vanilla Milkshake: Handcrafted milkshake. Not every store serves shakes; the app has a milkshake finder. 570 calories; allergens: milk; example price $5.49.
- Strawberry Milkshake: Handcrafted milkshake. Not every store serves shakes; the app has a milkshake finder. 680 calories; allergens: milk; example price $4.99.
- Chocolate Milkshake: Handcrafted milkshake. Not every store serves shakes; the app has a milkshake finder. 670 calories; allergens: milk; example price $4.99.
- Birthday Cake Milkshake: Handcrafted milkshake. Not every store serves shakes; the app has a milkshake finder. 730 calories; allergens: milk; example price $4.99.
Sauces and rubs without wheat or gluten listed
Sauce choice can change the answer. These sauces, dressings and rubs list no wheat or gluten in at least one portion size.
- Honey Mustard: Dipping sauce. 130–870 calories; allergens: egg (varies by option); example price $0.25.
- Ranch: Dipping sauce. 150–990 calories; allergens: milk, egg, msg (varies by option); example price $0.25.
- Zax Sauce: Dipping sauce. 150–1,040 calories; allergens: egg; example price $0.25.
- Spicy Zax Sauce: Dipping sauce. 170–920 calories; allergens: egg; example price $0.25.
- Tongue Torch: Dipping sauce. 20–130 calories; allergens: none listed; example price $0.25.
- BBQ: Dipping sauce. 60–330 calories; allergens: none listed; example price $0.25.
- Strawberry Sauce: Dipping sauce served with Fried Cheesecake Bites. 180 calories; allergens: none listed.
- Wimpy: Dipping sauce. 50–200 calories; allergens: none listed; example price $0.25.
- Nuclear: Dipping sauce. 30–120 calories; allergens: none listed; example price $0.25.
- Buffalo Garlic Blaze: Dipping sauce. 120–500 calories; allergens: milk, egg; example price $0.25.
- Hot Honey Mustard: Dipping sauce. 200–800 calories; allergens: egg; example price $0.25.
- Blue Cheese Dressing: Zalad dressing packet. 140 calories; allergens: milk, egg; example price $0.25.
- Honey Mustard Dressing: Zalad dressing packet. 110 calories; allergens: egg; example price $0.25.
- Lite Vinaigrette Dressing: Zalad dressing packet. 30 calories; allergens: none listed; example price $0.25.
- Ranch Dressing: Zalad dressing packet. 120 calories; allergens: milk, egg, msg; example price $0.25.
- Lemon Pepper Dry Rub: Permanent dry rub since Feb 2026. Add it to Fingerz, wings or sandwiches. 40 calories; allergens: soy; example price $0.25.
- Garlic Parmesan Dry Rub: Permanent dry rub since Feb 2026. Add it to Fingerz, wings or sandwiches. 45 calories; allergens: none listed; example price $0.25.
Why fried food is the hard part
Chicken Fingerz, wings, crinkle fries and most sides go through the fryer. Even when a side lists no wheat of its own, it may share oil with breaded chicken. The guide notes that items are prepared on shared equipment, so there is always some risk.
- Grilled chicken and salads without croutons or fried toppings are usually the better starting point.
- Texas toast and the breaded chicken carry wheat, so ask for them to be left off rather than picked off.
- Dressings and sauces each have their own row. Check the one you pick.
Tips for ordering with a gluten sensitivity
- Check the current official guide before you go. Recipes change.
- Tell the cashier about the allergy, not just a preference, so the team can take care.
- Ask whether fries share a fryer with breaded items at that store.
- Order through the official Zaxbys app or zaxbys.com and add a note if the store allows it.
Want to plan a meal? Use the menu prices page to total calories and allergens before you leave home.
Are Zaxbys wings gluten free?
It depends on the wing and the sauce. Open the wings page or the allergen menu and check the exact sauce row: the guide lists wheat and gluten separately for each sauce option. Even where a row lists neither, wings are cooked in shared fryers, so cross-contact is possible.
Is Zaxbys sauce gluten free?
17 of the sauces, dressings and rubs in the official guide list no wheat or gluten in at least one portion size. The list above names them. Ask for sauce on the side so you can check the cup, and confirm with the restaurant if you have celiac disease.
Frequently asked questions
Are Zaxbys crinkle fries gluten free?
Check the Crinkle Fries row in the allergen menu. Even if no wheat is listed, fries may be cooked in shared oil, so ask your restaurant.
Is the grilled chicken gluten free?
The answer depends on the item and its marinade. Open the grilled item in our menu to see the allergen grid for each option.
Do Zaxbys salads have gluten?
Some Zalad options list no wheat, but fried chicken and toppings can change that. Compare the grilled, fried and garden rows for each Zalad.
Does Zaxbys have gluten-free buns?
The official guide does not list a gluten-free bun. Check the official app or ask your store for anything new.
Does Zaxbys have a gluten-free menu?
Zaxbys doesn’t have a separate gluten-free menu. The official allergen guide marks wheat and gluten for every item; this page lists the items that show neither.
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.