Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing Sauce

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This copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing Sauce recipe is loaded with all the spicy, citrusy, and sweet flavors we love in the original. It's an easy recipe that's a blast of flavor.

chicken wings coated in Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing Sauce served on a white plate.

I love the Asian Zing sauce at Buffalo Wild Wings. I'd put it on everything if I could. Then it came to me. If I made it at home I COULD put it on everything!

Asian Zing Sauce Recipe

This was inspired by my other copycat Buffalo Wild Wings sauce recipe on this site and pairs well with this amazing broiled chicken wing recipe.

Ingredients

It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this sauce. You'll find them all easily at your local grocery store.

Cornstarch
Rice wine vinegar
Corn syrup
Chili garlic sauce
Soy sauce
Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Ground ginger
Garlic powder
Sugar
Salt

See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

Instructions

Making this recipe is just as simple as the ingredient list. It only takes one step!

Step 1: Make the Sauce

Add the cornstarch to a large bowl. Then, add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and whisk thoroughly until combined.

Hint: A whisk is a much better option for this recipe than a spoon. The cornstarch needs to be really mixed well with the other ingredients.

Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing Sauce in a white bowl placed on a table.

Substitutions

Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this Azian Zing sauce recipe.

Bottled Lemon Juice - If you don't have lemons you can use Real Lemon juice.
Garlic Salt - If you don't have garlic powder, use garlic salt and omit the extra salt.

Variations

Want to personalize this Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing sauce recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

Low Sodium - For a low sodium version of this recipe, use reduced salt soy sauce and omit the extra salt.
Brown Sugar - For a deeper flavor, try using brown sugar.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this Buffalo Wild Wings spicy garlic sauce or our Easy Ham Sauce recipe.

Equipment

It takes next to no equipment to make this tasty sauce.

Measuring cups and spoons
Whisk
Large bowl

Storage

Store this sauce in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container for up to a week.

Tips

This recipe is so easy, it's hard to ruin it. That being said, I do have a couple of tips to help make it the best sauce possible.

Use a whisk to combine the ingredients to ensure the cornstarch is adequately incorporated.
Add the cornstarch to the bowl first before the other ingredients so you don't get cornstarch balls in the sauce.

spoonful of Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing Sauce, more sauce in a bowl in the background.

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FAQ

Do you have questions about Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing sauce? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this Asian Zing sauce recipe.

Why is there cornstarch in this sauce?

The cornstarch makes it thick and able to stick to your food.

How long is this sauce good?

It will last for about a week in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.

How do I reheat?

To serve this sauce hot, simply pop it in the microwave in a covered, microwave-safe bowl and heat at 15-second intervals until hot.