Mild buttery buffalo sauce with gentle cayenne warmth and cider vinegar acidity
Wimpy™
For wings lovers who crave real buffalo flavor without burning out their taste buds. Wimpy delivers rich buttery texture with mellow aged red pepper bite.
Official Heat Scale & Scoville Rating
Zaxby's Heat Classification: Mild (2/10)Nutrition Facts & Macronutrient Profile
Portion Basis: 2 oz (57g)
Nutrition Facts
Allergen & Ingredient Profile
Declared allergens and key recipe ingredients for Wimpy™.
Distilled vinegar, aged cayenne red peppers, water, salt, soybean oil, garlic, natural butter flavoring, xanthan gum.
Where Wimpy Sits on the Heat Scale
Wimpy™ is rated 2/10 on the heat meter, making wimpy sauce zaxby's classic mild buffalo choice. It delivers smooth cayenne warmth blended with tangy cider vinegar and buttery flavor, offering rich buffalo taste without overwhelming heat.
Wimpy vs Tongue Torch & Buffalo Blaze
While Tongue Torch steps heat up to a hot 5/10 with habanero mash and Buffalo Garlic Blaze infuses heavy garlic, Wimpy remains dedicated to mild, buttery pepper flavor. For complete dietary information, explore Zaxby's nutrition.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wimpy™
01 How spicy is Zaxby's Wimpy sauce? ▼
Wimpy is classified as Mild with a 2/10 heat rating (500–1,000 SHU), offering gentle cayenne warmth without burning heat.
02 Is Wimpy hotter than Tongue Torch? ▼
No. Wimpy is rated Mild (2/10), whereas Tongue Torch is significantly hotter at Hot (5/10).
03 Can you get Wimpy sauce tossed on wings? ▼
Yes. Wimpy can be ordered tossed on Boneless Wings and Traditional Wings, or served on the side with Chicken Fingerz.
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