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Zaxby’s Hot Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe

Zaxby’s Hot Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe

Zaxby’s Hot Honey Mustard Sauce is a sweet, tangy, and lightly spicy dipping sauce that pairs perfectly with chicken, fries, and sandwiches.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup yellow mustard
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step 1: Add the base ingredients
  1. I start by adding mayonnaise, mustard, and honey to a mixing bowl. This creates the creamy and sweet base of the sauce.
    Zaxby’s Hot Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe
Step 2: Add heat and flavor
  1. Next, I mix in hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. You can adjust the hot sauce based on how spicy you like it.
    Zaxby’s Hot Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe
Step 3: Whisk until smooth
  1. I whisk everything until the sauce looks smooth and glossy. At this point, I always taste and adjust the sweetness or heat.
    Zaxby’s Hot Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe
Step 4: Chill before serving
  1. I like to refrigerate the sauce for 20 minutes. This helps all the flavors blend together beautifully.
    Zaxby’s Hot Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe

Notes

I love serving this sauce with chicken tenders, grilled chicken sandwiches, or crispy fries.