The in-form forward has hit form at the right time to help Wigan move from from the relegation zone, with back to back wins in their last two games.
Sunderland took the lead after 32 minutes when Charlie Wyke slotted home but Joe Dodoo served Will Keane with a sumptuous assist for the equaliser.
Dodoo then doubled his assists in the second half with another fine pass as Callum Lang took advantage to make it 2-1.
The win means Wigan are now ten points adrift of relegation as the Swansea nears it conclusion.
Joe Dodoo joined the Lactics in the winter transfer window after returning to England following a brief spell in Turkey.
