Copycat Zaxby's Zax Sauce and Gluten Free Chicken Finger Plate Recipe
A savory, crispy gluten-free chicken finger recipe paired with tangy homemade Zax sauce.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl for sauce
- 1 Shallow dish for flour mixture
- 1 Fryer or deep skillet for frying chicken
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 pounds Gluten-free chicken tenders
- 1 cup Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- Paprika to taste
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Onion powder to taste
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, vinegar, and sugar in a bowl. Stir and refrigerate.
- Combine gluten-free flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, pepper, and onion powder in a shallow bowl.
- Whisk eggs and milk in a separate bowl for your dipping mixture.
- Dip each chicken tender into the egg mix, then coat fully in the flour mix.
- Heat vegetable oil in deep skillet or fryer to 350°F.
- Fry chicken tenders in batches 6–8 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with chilled Zax sauce.
Notes
Store leftover sauce and fingers in the fridge. Reheat chicken in oven or air fryer for best crunch. Sauce lasts up to 1 week sealed.