Medium-hot buffalo sauce balancing aged cayenne, crushed habanero, garlic, and tomato brightness
Tongue Torch®
The fan-favorite middle ground of Zaxby's heat meter. Tongue Torch is the star drizzle on the famous Kickin Chicken Sandwich, packing robust heat that builds pleasantly.
Official Heat Scale & Scoville Rating
Zaxby's Heat Classification: Hot (5/10)Nutrition Facts & Macronutrient Profile
Portion Basis: 2 oz (57g)
Nutrition Facts
Allergen & Ingredient Profile
Declared allergens and key recipe ingredients for Tongue Torch®.
Aged red peppers, vinegar, water, soybean oil, salt, garlic, tomato paste, habanero mash, spices.
Where Tongue Torch Sits on the Heat Scale
Sitting at 5/10 on the heat meter, tongue torch sauce balances aged cayenne peppers, crushed habanero mash, zesty garlic and tomato brightness. It delivers a lively kick that builds pleasantly without reaching the blistering intensity of Nuclear.
Kickin Chicken and Wing Pairings
Tongue Torch is the signature hot drizzle in the Kickin Chicken Sandwich Meal alongside Ranch, and it is frequently tossed on Zaxby's Fingerz & Wings Meals. Check detailed dietary values in Zaxby's nutrition.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tongue Torch®
01 How spicy is Tongue Torch compared to Wimpy? ▼
Tongue Torch is rated Hot (5/10 with 4,000–6,000 SHU), making it substantially spicier than the Mild Wimpy sauce (2/10).
02 Is Tongue Torch hotter than Nuclear? ▼
No. Tongue Torch is rated Hot (5/10), while Nuclear is rated Very Hot (8/10) with higher habanero concentrations.
03 Which sandwich uses Tongue Torch? ▼
Tongue Torch is the featured hot sauce on the Kickin Chicken Sandwich, paired with creamy Ranch dressing on Texas Toast.
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