The Asian Zing Sauce is Buffalo Wild Wings' copycat recipe, made in under 10 minutes. Combine all the ingredients in the pan, stir, and simmer-that's it!
I absolutely love recreating my favorite restaurant recipes at home with minimal ingredients and minimal process(like this Chinese black pepper sauce).
And this Asian zing sauce was one of the first hits that made me realize how easy it is to bring restaurant flavors into my kitchen(like these spicy homemade sauces).
If you are looking for a quick and easy recipe for game day, a party, or a treat for yourself, this is perfect.
You never expect how simple this Asian Zing sauce is (as in this hot and spicy Chinese chicken).
Ingredients
- Cornstarch is a thickening agent that gives baked goods a glossy finish. You can also substitute it with tapioca starch.
- Brown sugar: I have used light brown sugar.
- Rice vinegar: I got mine at our local Walmart. You can also find it in the international aisle or at online stores.
- Sriracha sauce: Any brand works fine for this recipe.
- Soy sauce: I used light soy sauce. However, dark soy sauce is also perfect for this Asian zing sauce recipe.
- Ginger: Grate it finely for the smooth texture.
- Garlic: Choose freshly minced garlic.
- Red pepper flakes: You can substitute Thai chili pepper flakes for extra heat.
How To Make Asian Zing Sauce?
- In a bowl, combine cornstarch, rice vinegar, brown sugar, water, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
- Whisk until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low.
- Continue cooking until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
How To Use
- Chicken wings: Toss the cooked chicken wings into the warmed Asian zing sauce until evenly coated (also this spicy Teriyaki sauce). Serve hot.
- Salad dressing: Drizzle over the salad bowl for the Asian-inspired flavors.
- Stir-frying: Add any stir-fried vegetables during the final cooking process.
♨️How To Adjust The Heat
This sauce has a mild heat with spicy flavors. The Sriracha sauce and red pepper flakes contribute to the heat in this recipe.
You can reduce the Sriracha sauce or skip using the red pepper flakes to lower the heat level.
To enhance the heat, you can substitute red pepper flakes with Thai chili or Sichuan pepper flakes for a powder-packed kick.
Storage & Reheating
- You can use the leftover sauce to make chicken wings or repurpose it as a salad dressing or stir-fry sauce.
- Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for a week, or freeze for up to 5 months. When ready to use, thaw it in the fridge overnight.
- Gently reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of water to prevent it from becoming too thick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Asian Zing sauce is a sweet and spicy condiment popular for its bold Asian-inspired flavors. It is commonly served at Buffalo Wild Wings.
Absolutely! You can mix all the ingredients, cook the sauce, and refrigerate it for up to 2 days. Just reheat whenever needed.
Besides chicken wings, you can use this sauce with drumsticks, chicken breast, shrimp, tofu, or vegetables. It's also perfect for adding Asian-inspired flavors to salad bowls.
📖 Recipe
Asian Zing Sauce
Ingredients
- 11/2 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar /light
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon ginger grated
Instructions
- To a small mixing bowl, add corn starch, rice vinegar, brown sugar, water, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
- Whisk until all the ingredients combined together.
- Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil. And turn to low heat.
- Cook until the sauce thickens and turn to a glossy mixture.
- Remove it from the heat and store in an airtight container to use later.
Notes
- You can easily reduce the heat level by adjusting the amount of Sriracha or skipping the red pepper flakes.
- You can store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze it for up to five months.
- To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge and warm gently, adding a splash of water if needed to maintain the desired consistency.
Made this tonight for my wings. Whew its spicy. Think I'm going to add a little bit more brown sugar. But its really good.
I’m so glad that you enjoyed this recipe, Ondra! Thank you for sharing this kind review!