The best thing at Zaxbys for most first-timers is simple: chicken, a side of crinkle fries and the right sauce. Here is how to pick each part without second-guessing at the counter.
Key takeaways
- The menu is built around three chicken styles: Chicken Fingerz, boneless or bone-in wings, and sandwiches.
- A Chicken Finger Plate or Big Zax Snak Meal is the safest first order.
- Pick your sauce by heat level first, then flavor. You can always ask for it on the side.
- Prices differ by restaurant, so check the official app or zaxbys.com before you go.
How the Zaxbys menu is organized
The menu looks long, but nearly everything is built from the same few pieces. Once you see the pattern, ordering gets easy.
- Chicken Fingerz are breaded chicken tenders. They are the house specialty and the base of most meals.
- Wings come boneless or traditional (bone-in), tossed in a sauce you pick.
- Sandwiches include the Signature, the Kickin’ Chicken and a grilled option.
- Zalads are big salads you can top with grilled chicken, fried chicken or no chicken at all.
- Sides, desserts and drinks round things out: crinkle fries, Texas toast, slaw, milkshakes and sweet tea.
Most plates and meals already bundle the chicken with crinkle fries, Texas toast and a dipping sauce. Ordering a meal is usually simpler than building one piece by piece. You can see every item on our full Zaxbys menu.
You will also see items sold “a la carte”, such as 5 Fingerz or 5 wings with no sides. These are useful when you already have sides at home or want to add more chicken to a meal. For a first visit, though, a full meal gives you the complete Zaxbys experience in one order: chicken, fries, toast and sauce, with nothing to work out.
The best first order: Fingerz
For a first visit, start with Fingerz. They show off what the restaurant does best, and they pair with every sauce on the menu.
- Big Zax Snak Meal is the lighter pick, with 3 Fingerz. Good for lunch or a smaller appetite.
- Chicken Finger Plate comes with 4, 5 or 6 Fingerz plus coleslaw. Pick the 4-piece if you want a full meal, the 6-piece if you are very hungry.
- Wings & Things Meal mixes Fingerz and wings, which is handy if you cannot decide.
Our Chicken Fingers guide compares every size, and you can open any item below to see its calories and allergens.
- Big Zax Snak Meal: 3 Chicken Fingerz, crinkle fries, Texas toast and a sauce. Calories exclude the drink. 890–900 calories; allergens: milk, egg, wheat, soy, msg, gluten; example price $11.99.
- Chicken Finger Plate: 4, 5 or 6 Fingerz with crinkle fries, Texas toast, coleslaw and a sauce. 1,110–1,460 calories; allergens: milk, egg, wheat, soy, msg, gluten; example price $13.99.
- Wings & Things Meal: 5 wings (boneless or traditional) plus 3 Fingerz, fries, Texas toast and coleslaw. 1,420–1,520 calories; allergens: milk, egg, wheat, soy, msg, gluten; example price $13.99.
The best thing at Zaxbys for your appetite
Use this table to match the order to how hungry you are. Calories come from the official nutrition guide; meals do not include the drink.
| Item | Calories | Options | Allergens | Example price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Zax Snak Meal | 890–900 | 2 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, MSG, Gluten | $11.99 |
| Signature Sandwich | 590–600 | 2 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame, MSG, Gluten | $10.69 |
| Asian Zensation Zalad | 390–640 | 3 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame, MSG, Gluten | $10.99 |
| Chicken Finger Plate | 1,110–1,460 | 6 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, MSG, Gluten | $13.99 |
| Wings & Things Meal | 1,420–1,520 | 4 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, MSG, Gluten | $13.99 |
- Light: a Zalad with grilled chicken, or the Big Zax Snak.
- Regular: the Signature Sandwich meal or a 4-piece Chicken Finger Plate.
- Very hungry: a 6-piece plate or the Wings & Things Meal.
Want to see two picks side by side? See both in our nutrition chart.
Choose your heat level
The biggest mistake new customers make is ordering a sauce that is far hotter than they expected. Sort your choice by heat first. The groups below are our own guide based on how the sauces are described; how hot something feels is personal.
No heat
Zax Sauce, Ranch, Honey Mustard, BBQ and Teriyaki. Zax Sauce is the creamy, tangy dip most people try first.
A little heat
Wimpy, Sweet & Spicy and Spicy Zax Sauce. A gentle kick that still lets you taste the chicken.
Hot
Tongue Torch, Hot Honey Mustard and Buffalo Garlic Blaze. Order these if you already enjoy hot wings.
Hottest
Nuclear. Try it on the side before you commit to a full order tossed in it.
Since February 2026 you can also add a dry rub: Lemon Pepper, Garlic Parmesan or Nashville Hot. Our sauce guide and dry rub guide list calories and allergens for each.
Best picks on a budget
Zaxbys restaurants set their own prices, so the numbers below are only example prices to show how items compare. Always check the price at your restaurant in the official app before you order.
| Item | Calories | Options | Allergens | Example price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boneless Wings Meal | 870 | 1 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, MSG, Gluten | $10.69 |
| Signature Sandwich | 590–600 | 2 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame, MSG, Gluten | $10.69 |
| Big Zax Snak Meal | 890–900 | 2 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, MSG, Gluten | $11.99 |
| Kickin’ Chicken Sandwich | 690 | 1 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, MSG, Gluten | $10.39 |
| House Zalad | 410–660 | 3 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, MSG, Gluten | $9.69 |
- Meals with fries and toast usually give you more food per dollar than buying the pieces separately.
- Feeding two or more? A Zax Packz family pack can work out cheaper per person than individual meals. See our family meals guide.
- Join the official Zax Rewardz program in the app. The app listing says you earn 10 points for every dollar spent.
- Skip the large drink if you are watching cost. Water is free, and a small tea still goes well with a plate of Fingerz.
Sides and drinks worth adding
Crinkle fries and Texas toast come with most meals already. If you want something different, these are worth a look:
- Fried Pickles or Fried White Cheddar Bites to share.
- Cole Slaw if you want something cool next to a hot sauce.
- Sweet tea or a Handcrafted Lemonade. Both come in several sizes, and calories climb fast with size, so check the nutrition table.
- A milkshake for dessert. Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry and Birthday Cake are in the current guide.
Simple tips for your first order
- Ask for sauce on the side when you try a new flavor. Your Fingerz stay crisp and you control the heat.
- Get an extra dip if you love Zax Sauce. One cup goes fast with a 6-piece plate.
- Check allergens first if anyone in your group has a food allergy. Our allergen menu lets you hide items by allergen.
- Order ahead in the official app or at zaxbys.com to skip the line and see exact prices for your restaurant.
One more thing: the menu changes a few times a year, with limited-time items that may not be on our tables yet. If you see something new on the menu board, our 2026 menu changes roundup explains what is new and what has ended.
This site is an independent guide. We do not take orders, so when you are ready, order directly from Zaxbys.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular thing at Zaxbys?
Chicken Fingerz meals, such as the Chicken Finger Plate and the Big Zax Snak, are the core of the menu. Zax Sauce is the signature dip.
What should I get at Zaxbys if I don’t like spicy food?
Pick a no-heat sauce: Zax Sauce, Ranch, Honey Mustard, BBQ or Teriyaki. Ask for it on the side so you can taste it first.
Is Zaxbys Chicken Finger Plate or Big Zax Snak bigger?
The Chicken Finger Plate is bigger. It comes with 4, 5 or 6 Fingerz plus coleslaw, while the Big Zax Snak has 3 Fingerz.
How much does a meal at Zaxbys cost?
Prices are set by each restaurant and change over time. Open the official Zaxbys app or zaxbys.com and choose your restaurant to see current prices.
Does Zaxbys have healthy options?
Yes. Zalads with grilled chicken or no chicken are the lightest meals. See our healthy options guide for more lower-calorie picks.
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.