Zaxbys Allergen Menu and Gluten Information Guide

Zaxbys chicken fingers and sauce with text list of allergens.

This is your quick reference guide to the list of food allergens in Zaxby’s menu items. We also include a list of the food products offered at Zaxby’s that are made without gluten.

Before your next stop at this popular fast food chicken restaurant, check this comprehensive guide to know more about what’s in Zaxby’s food.

The report concludes with a quick overview of which foods the FDA has identified as food allergens and restaurants are required to disclose.

Some fast food restaurants may choose to disclose additional details in an effort to ensure food safety for their guests.

Zaxby’s, for example, provides a written allergen information report that indicates all of the menu items contains milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanut, tree nut, sesame, and shellfish.

In addition, the fast food chain also discloses menu options made with MSG (monosodium glutamate) and/or gluten.

Salad, chicken, and dessert treats from Zaxby's restaurant.
Zaxbys

Zaxbys Allergen Information Guide

The following sections list Zaxbys menu items that are made with one or more of the nine major food allergens.

Information is sourced from the fast food restaurant chain and based on menu options at locations in the United States.

Sandwiches

The listed allergens for each sandwich are based on standard formulations and exclude any substitutions.

Here is the list of allergens for Zaxbys full menu of sandwiches.

Allergens in Zaxbys Sandwiches

Menu Item

Allergens

Kickin’ Chicken Sandwich

Egg, Gluten, Milk, MSG, Soy, Wheat

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Egg, Gluten, Milk, MSG, Sesame, Soy, Wheat

Nibblerz

Egg, Gluten, Milk, MSG, Soy, Wheat

Signature Sandwich with Zax Sauce

Egg, Gluten, Milk, MSG, Sesame, Soy, Wheat

Signature Sandwich with Spicy Zax Sauce

Egg, Gluten, Milk, MSG, Sesame, Soy, Wheat

Add Cheese

Milk

  • All standard sandwich orders contain egg, milk, MSG, soy, gluten, and wheat.
Zaxbys fried chicken sandwich and milkshake
Zaxbys Nibblerz and Strawberry Milkshake

Zalads

The following table includes the salad menu and the list of allergens in each food item.

Allergens in Zaxbys Zalads

Menu Item

Allergens

Grilled House Zalad

Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat

Fried House Zalad

Egg, Gluten, Milk, MSG, Soy, Wheat

Garden House Zalad

Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat

Grilled Cobb Zalad

Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat

Fried Cobb Zalad

Egg, Gluten, Milk, MSG, Soy, Wheat

Garden Cobb Zalad

Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat

Grilled Asian Zensation Zalad

Egg, Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat

Fried Asian Zensation Zalad

Egg, Gluten, Milk, MSG, Sesame, Soy, Wheat

Garden Asian Zensation Zalad

Egg, Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat

Grilled Blue Zalad

Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat

Fried Blue Zalad

Egg, Gluten, Milk, MSG, Soy, Wheat

Garden Blue Zalad

Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat

  • IMPORTANT NOTE

This guide is for general informational purposes only. Fast food restaurants and their food suppliers may alter recipes without notice. Accordingly, if you have dietary concerns, ask the manager at your local Zaxbys for the most up-to-date list of potential allergens. Neither Nutrition & Ingredients nor its staff assume responsibility for individuals with food allergies. Consult your physician for health and dietary advice.

Boneless Chicken Wings

Boneless chicken wings are made with all-white breast meat, breaded, tossed in your choice of sauce, and fried.

Most fried products at fast food restaurants are cooked with common oil in a shared fryer. As a result, fried menu options may contain other allergens.

Allergens in Zaxbys Boneless Wings

Menu Item

Allergens

Boneless Wings (no sauce)

Gluten, Wheat

Boneless Wings with Wimpy

Gluten, Wheat

Boneless Wings with Tongue Torch

Gluten, Wheat

Boneless Wings with Nuclear

Gluten, Wheat

Boneless Wings with Buffalo Garlic Blaze

Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Wheat

Boneless Wings with HHM

Eggs, Gluten, Wheat

Boneless Wings with Sweet & Spicy

Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat

Boneless Wings with Teriyaki

Gluten, Soy, Wheat

Boneless Wings with BBQ

Gluten, Wheat

  • Recipes and food product formulations may differ by location or change without notice. Individuals with food sensitivities or allergies should contact the manager of their preferred Zaxbys location for the most up-to-date ingredient information.

Traditional Chicken Wings

As of the date this food allergen guide was published, the following four menu options for Traditional Wings do not contain any of the nine major food allergens.

  • No allergens in Traditional Wings without sauce
  • No allergens in Traditional Wings with Wimpy sauce
  • No allergens in Traditional Wings with Tongue Torch sauce
  • No allergens in Traditional Wings wit Nuclear sauce

Here is the list of allergens in bone-in chicken wings.

Allergens in Zaxbys Traditional Chicken Wings

Menu Item

Allergens

Traditional Wings with Buffalo Garlic Blaze

Egg, Milk

Traditional Wings with HHM

Egg

Traditional Wings with Sweet & Spicy

Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat

Traditional Wings with Teriyaki

Gluten, Soy, Wheat

Common allergens listed for Zaxby’s food products apply to all available sizes of the specific menu item. For example, the allergens in a four-piece order of chicken fingers are the same as the allergens in a five-piece or six-piece.

Side Dishes

The list below of allergens in french fries, toast, and other side dishes exclude dipping sauces.

Allergens in Menu Items

Menu Item

Allergens

Asian Slaw

Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat

Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries

Egg, Gluten, Milk, MSG, Wheat

Coleslaw

Egg

Crinkle Fries

MSG

Fried Pickles

Gluten, Wheat

Fried White Cheddar Bites

Gluten, Milk, Wheat

Texas Toast

Gluten, Soy, Wheat

Veggie Eggroll

Egg, Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat

Kids Menu

A kids’ combo meal includes an entree, crinkle-cut fries, kids-sized drink, and a treat. Drink options include milk, chocolate milk, apple juice, or a classic soft drink.

Here are the menu options designed for kids with a list of allergens in each food item.

Allergens in Zaxbys Kids’ Meals

Menu Item

Allergens

Chicken Fingerz with Zax Sauce

Egg, Gluten, Milk, MSG, Wheat

Chocolate Milk

Milk

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat

Goldfish Giant Grahams (vanilla)

Gluten, Wheat

Kid’s Crinkle Fries

MSG

Milk

Milk

Rice Krispie Treat

Gluten, Milk, Soy

  • Cross contact with other foods (including gluten) may occur during the preparation of any menu item. As such, even foods that are not specifically made with an allergen may contain common allergens due to a risk of cross-contamination.

Treats

Common allergens listed for Zaxbys milkshakes are the same for all available sizes. Here is the list of allergens in Zaxbys cookies, cheesecake bites, and handcrafted milkshakes.

Allergens in Menu Items

Menu Item

Allergens

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat

Fried Cheesecake Bites (no sauce)

Gluten, Milk, Wheat

Birthday Cake Milkshake

Milk

Chocolate Milkshake

Milk

Strawberry Milkshake

Milk

Vanilla Milkshake

Milk

3 chocolate chips cookies with text list of food allergens
Zaxbys chocolate chip cookies
  • If you or someone in your group has food sensitivities or allergies, notify the restaurant manager before placing your food order. Be sure Zaxbys kitchen staff is aware of any special dietary restrictions.

Sauces and Dressings

Guests who enjoy dipping their order of chicken fingers or wings in BBQ sauce, Honey Mustard, or Ranch dressing can review the following allergen grid for a list of the food allergens in dipping sauces.

In addition, the table below includes a list of allergens in salad dressings such as citrus vinaigrette and blue cheese.

Allergens in Zaxbys Dipping Sauces

Menu Item

Allergens

Blue Cheese

Egg, Milk

Buffalo Garlic Blaze

Egg, Milk

Citrus Vinaigrette

Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat

Honey Mustard

Egg

Hot Honey Mustard

Egg

Ranch Sauce

Egg, Milk, MSG

Spicy Zax Sauce

Egg

Sweet & Spicy

Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat

Teriyaki

Gluten, Soy, Wheat

Zax Sauce

Egg

Gluten-Friendly Food Guide

  • Menu items that are made without gluten may not meet the definition of gluten-free for individuals with celiac disease or who have a low tolerance for gluten. Always consult your physician for dietary and healthcare advice.

Zaxby’s Gluten Free Items

In addition to the list of nine common food allergens, this specialty fast food chicken restaurant provides information for menu items that contain gluten.

To assist individuals with a sensitivity to gluten, we created a quick reference guide to Zaxbys menu items that are made without gluten. Certain items may not be available at all locations.

  • All drinks, including milk, apple juice, tea, lemonade, and soft drinks are gluten-free

Zaxbys Foods Made Without Gluten

Traditional Wings

  • without Sauce
  • with BBQ Sauce
  • with Buffalo Garlic Blaze Sauce
  • with HHM Sauce
  • with Nuclear Sauce
  • with Tongue Torch Sauce
  • with Wimpy Sauce

Side Dishes

  • Cole Slaw
  • Crinkle Fries

Treats

  • Handcrafted Birthday Cake Milkshake
  • Handcrafted Chocolate Milkshake
  • Handcrafted Strawberry Milkshake
  • Handcrafted Vanilla Milkshake

Add-0ns

  • Bacon
  • Cheese

Dressings & Sauces

  • BBQ
  • Blue Cheese Dressing
  • Buffalo Garlic Blaze
  • Honey Mustard
  • Lite Vinaigrette
  • Nuclear
  • Ranch
  • Spicy Zax Sauce
  • Strawberry Sauce
  • Tongue Torch
  • Wimpy
  • Zax Sauce

While Zaxby’s team members may follow safety procedures during food preparation, fast food restaurants cannot guarantee 100% safe food options.

Normal kitchen operations have limited space. Accordingly, chicken, salad, side dishes, and other food may be prepared in shared areas with the same equipment.

As a result, customers should be aware that food products may come into contact with other foods and allergens during the preparation, cooking, and serving process.

Recipes, ingredients, and product formulations change without notice and may vary by location due to any variation in Zaxby’s suppliers. Individuals with food sensitivities should discuss their concerns with the manager at the local restaurant.

FAQs

  • Visit Zaxby’s website, click on the Menu, then scroll down near the bottom of the page for a link to Zaxby’s printable (.pdf version) of the restaurant’s Nutrition and Allergen Information.
  • Another great option is the price and summary nutrition facts tables on Nutrition & Ingredients. It’s an excellent resource we maintain to help our readers quickly compare multiple menu items.

Here is a select list of recommended third-party sites that offer a great deal of information and guides about allergens in U.S. foods, food allergy stories, safe food preparation, and other helpful information.

Summary Overview of FDA Guidelines

Current U.S. FDA nutrition and food labeling guidelines require commercial food processors to disclose when major allergens, including eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, shellfish, sesame, soybeans, tree nuts, and wheat are used in food products.

Highly refined oil, even if derived from a particular allergen group, is exempted from federal regulation. For example, refined soybean oil is not considered a common allergen.

Many foods are cooked in common preparation areas and with shared equipment. Fried foods, for example, are almost always cooked in a shared fryer with common oil.

As a result, even foods made without specific ingredients such as nuts, fish, or wheat may contain or come into contact with allergens through cross contamination.


Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

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