Zaxbys wing flavors come down to two choices: boneless or traditional bone-in wings, and which sauce or dry rub goes on them. This guide covers every flavor in the official guide, how hot each one is, and which wing meal fits your appetite.
Quick answers
- What is the difference between boneless and traditional wings?
- Boneless wings are breaded pieces of chicken with no bone. Traditional wings are classic bone-in wings. Both are sold in fives and tossed in the sauce you pick.
- Which Zaxbys wing sauce is the hottest?
- Nuclear is the hottest sauce on the menu. Tongue Torch and Buffalo Garlic Blaze sit just below it.
- What comes in a wing meal?
- The Boneless and Traditional Wings Meals come with crinkle fries, Texas toast and coleslaw. Wings & Things adds 3 Chicken Fingerz to five wings.
Zaxbys boneless wings vs traditional wings
The biggest choice with Zaxbys wings is the style. Boneless wings are breaded bites of chicken, easy to eat in the car and good for dipping. Traditional wings are bone-in wings with the skin on, and they hold sauce in a different way, with more crispy edges and more meat to pick at.
The official guide shows a real difference in allergens between the two. Five plain traditional wings list none of the listed allergens, while five plain boneless wings list Wheat, Gluten because of the breading. Once you add a sauce, the sauce’s own allergens join the list. If you avoid wheat or gluten, this is worth knowing before you order. The allergen menu can hide everything that does not fit your needs.
On calories, five plain boneless wings come to 360 calories and five plain traditional wings come to 380. The gap between them is small, so pick the style you enjoy more and let the sauce and sides decide the rest.
Zaxbys sauces by heat
Pick how much heat you want and see the matching Zaxbys sauces with calories for a dip cup.
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Zaxbys wing flavors, from mild to hot
Every wing order is tossed in one sauce. The tables below show five wings in each sauce, using the official figures.
Five boneless wings by sauce
| Option | Calories | Protein | Sodium | Allergens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sauce | 360 | 22 g | 1,100 mg | Wheat, Gluten |
| Wimpy | 370 | 22 g | 1,580 mg | Wheat, Gluten |
| Tongue Torch | 370 | 22 g | 1,690 mg | Wheat, Gluten |
| Nuclear | 370 | 22 g | 1,630 mg | Wheat, Gluten |
| Buffalo Garlic Blaze | 410 | 22 g | 1,880 mg | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Gluten |
| Hot Honey Mustard | 450 | 22 g | 1,360 mg | Egg, Wheat, Gluten |
| Sweet & Spicy | 410 | 22 g | 1,290 mg | Wheat, Soy, Sesame, Gluten |
| Teriyaki | 400 | 22 g | 1,410 mg | Wheat, Soy, Gluten |
| BBQ | 400 | 22 g | 1,350 mg | Wheat, Gluten |
Zaxbys hot wings: the spiciest flavors
If you want Zaxbys hot wings, look at the top of the heat scale: Tongue Torch, Buffalo Garlic Blaze and Hot Honey Mustard bring real heat, and Nuclear is the hottest sauce on the menu. For a dry heat instead of a wet sauce, the Nashville Hot dry rub is the spicy one of the three dry rubs.
Heat does not add many calories: five plain traditional wings are 380 calories and the Nuclear version is 400. Sweet sauces like Hot Honey Mustard add more (480).
Traditional wings by sauce
The same sauces on five bone-in wings:
| Option | Calories | Protein | Sodium | Allergens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sauce | 380 | 42 g | 980 mg | None listed |
| Wimpy | 400 | 43 g | 1,520 mg | None listed |
| Tongue Torch | 390 | 43 g | 1,580 mg | None listed |
| Nuclear | 400 | 43 g | 1,660 mg | None listed |
| Buffalo Garlic Blaze | 440 | 43 g | 1,820 mg | Milk, Egg |
| Hot Honey Mustard | 480 | 43 g | 1,290 mg | Egg |
| Sweet & Spicy | 440 | 43 g | 1,210 mg | Wheat, Soy, Sesame, Gluten |
| Teriyaki | 430 | 43 g | 1,390 mg | Wheat, Soy, Gluten |
| BBQ | 440 | 43 g | 1,390 mg | None listed |
For boneless wings, the lightest sauced option is Wimpy at 370 calories, and the richest is Hot Honey Mustard at 450. The hot sauces tend to add very little, while sweet and creamy sauces add more. Want the heat ranking? See our Zaxbys sauces guide.
The Zaxbys wing menu: meals and how to choose
If you want a full plate, pick a meal instead of wings on their own. Here is the simple way to think about it:
- Boneless Wings Meal or Traditional Wings Meal if you only want wings, with fries, Texas toast and coleslaw on the side.
- Wings & Things if you can’t choose between wings and Fingerz. It pairs five wings with 3 Chicken Fingerz and the usual sides, so it is the biggest single meal in this group.
- Five wings, no sides if you are adding wings to a shared order or keeping it light.
Calories in the meal rows below leave out the drink, so add your drink from the drinks menu if you are counting.
- Boneless Wings Meal: 5 boneless wings with fries, Texas toast and coleslaw. 870 calories; allergens: milk, egg, wheat, soy, msg, gluten; example price $10.69.
- Traditional Wings Meal: 5 bone-in wings with fries, Texas toast and coleslaw. 1,030 calories; allergens: milk, egg, wheat, soy, msg, gluten; example price $13.89.
- 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.
- Boneless Wings (5): Five boneless wings, no sides, tossed in the sauce you choose. 360–450 calories; allergens: wheat, gluten (varies by option).
- Traditional Wings (5): Five bone-in wings, no sides, tossed in the sauce you choose. 380–480 calories; allergens: none listed (varies by option).
Wings for a group
Feeding several people? Zax Packz offer 30 boneless wings with large crinkle fries, Texas toast and sauces. The official one-pager also lists 10-piece boneless and 10-piece traditional add-ons for bigger orders. Our family meals guide compares the packs, and the menu prices page adds up calories and example cost per person.
- Zax Packz: 30 Boneless Wings: 30 boneless wings with large crinkle fries, 4 Texas toast and sauces. Calories from the official menu one-pager. 4,630–5,200 calories; allergens: check with your restaurant; example price $43.99.
Before you order
Wing sizes, sauce choices and limited-time flavors can change, and not every restaurant carries every option. Check the menu at your restaurant in the Zaxbys app or on zaxbys.com before you go. That is also where you will find real prices and can place your order.
Prices shown here are example prices only. Every Zaxbys sets its own prices, so the real number depends on the restaurant you pick. To see the price at your store and place an order, use the official Zaxbys app or zaxbys.com.
Frequently asked questions
Are Zaxbys boneless wings real wings?
They are boneless pieces of breaded chicken rather than bone-in wing sections. If you want classic wings, order traditional.
Can I get two sauces on one order of wings?
Each wing order is tossed in one sauce. Many people order an extra dipping cup to try a second flavor. Ask your restaurant what it allows.
Are Zaxbys traditional wings gluten free?
In the official guide, five plain traditional wings list no wheat or gluten, but some sauces do, and food is cooked on shared equipment. Read our gluten-free guide before ordering.
Can I put a dry rub on wings?
Yes. Lemon Pepper, Garlic Parmesan and Nashville Hot dry rubs became permanent in February 2026. See the dry rubs guide.
Which wing meal has the most food?
Wings & Things, because it combines five wings with 3 Chicken Fingerz and the full set of sides.
Does Zaxbys have wings?
Yes. Zaxbys sells boneless and traditional wings in 5-piece orders, wing meals, the Wings & Things Meal and a 30-piece boneless Zax Packz. Order them at zaxbys.com or in the official app.
How many wing flavors does Zaxbys have?
The official guide lists eight wing sauces for 5-piece wing orders (Wimpy, Tongue Torch, Nuclear, Buffalo Garlic Blaze, Hot Honey Mustard, Sweet & Spicy, Teriyaki and BBQ) plus plain, and three dry rubs became permanent in 2026.
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.