What to serve with chicken wings – 12+ best party sides to serve with your favorite chicken wing recipes.
There’s no wrong time to serve chicken wings – football parties, weeknight meals or.
For next level entertaining, they’re always a popular choice – chicken wings are the ultimate finger food!
If you’re stumped about what to serve with your favorite buffalo chicken wings besides celery sticks, carrot sticks and ranch dressing, consider the 12+ best side dishes below.
I’ve also included the most popular buffalo chicken wing recipes as well.
Whether you air fry, deep fry or prefer your wings baked, there’s something for everyone here – bone-in and boneless.
I’ve covered all the sids you’ll ever want from the creamiest Mac and Cheese to classic, golden French Fries made from fresh hand-cut potatoes and lighter fare like my healthy Dill Dip made with Greek yogurt – plus everything in between.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHICKEN WINGS: 12+ best sides:
There’s no one perfect side dish. It depends on what you prefer. The list below contains some incredible side dishes that’ll be devoured by any crowd. Of course – don’t forget some extra hot sauce on the table for super spice lovers in the crowd!
Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks:
Better than the local pizzeria – they’re hot and ready when you are!
Warm, soft breadsticks with crispy bottoms brushed with garlic-parmesan butter and finished with gooey melted mozzarella.
Easy Greek Yogurt Dill Dip:
Tame the heat with this delicious, light and healthy dip. More than 14 grams of protein per serving – this creamy herb dip delivers – just add fresh vegetables, potato chips and pretzels.
Epic loaded Cowboy Queso:
Warm, cheesy dip with chorizo, beans and corn. Serve with tortilla chips. One of the most popular dips on the blog.
Beer Cheese Dip:
Warm and melty in 10 minutes.- 3-cheeses + your favorite beer. Serve with veggies, pretzels or tortilla chips.
Easy Soft Pretzel Bites:
Easy homemade Soft Pretzel Bites from canned refrigerated biscuit dough. Season with salt OR Everything Bagel Seasoning.
Easy homemade Guacamole:
The best guacamole in 5 minutes from simple ingredients!
Homemade (no Velveeta) Cheese Sauce:
The best 5 minute melty cheese sauce – without Velveeta – serve it up with nachos, vegetables, baked potatoes, cheese fries or add pasta for mac and cheese.
Deviled Egg Potato Salad:
Old fashioned Potato Salad – with potatoes, hard boiled eggs and crispy bacon blended with creamy mayonnaise. Readers call this Potato Salad “amazing!
Creamiest Macaroni and Cheese:
Super creamy Mac and Cheese – easy, homemade – NO Velveeta. Stovetop or baked with a buttery crisp breadcrumb topping + a good balance to spicy chicken.
5 Minute Coleslaw:
4 ingredients and 5 minutes to this crunchy slaw and creamy tangy-sweet dressing from simple ingredients.
Air Fryer French Fries:
Hand cut potatoes air fried to crisp with fluffy potato inside using just one teaspoon of oil.
Italian tortellini Pasta Salad:
3-cheese tortellini in a zesty Italian dressing with tomatoes, salami, pepperoni, cheese, peppers, olives and more. Like an Italian sub in pasta salad form. It’s an Italian Sub in pasta form perfect for parties, picnics and backyard gatherings.
Cheeseburger Sliders:
Cheeseburger sliders – mini smashburgers – friends – when I think party, I think variety. These ground beef sliders with caramelized onions and gooey melted cheese are always a hit and yes – go perfectly alongside a Buffalo wing or three.
Easy dessert recipes:
Air fryer oreos: Oreo cookies wrapped in refrigerator crescent dough, air fried until golden then dusted with powdered sugar. NO OIL needed!
Strawberry pretzel jello: Salty crushed pretzel crust layered with sweetened cream cheese, strawberry jello loaded with strawberries.
Rice krispie treats: The BEST Krispie Treats with the perfect ratio of cereal to marshmallow for the ultimate treat. Soft and gooey, no bake and irresistible.
Easy ‘fried’ ice cream cake: crushed Corn Flakes-honey-cinnamon crust layered with vanilla ice cream drizzled with fudge and caramel then topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
S’Mmres cookies: bite size graham cracker cups filled with toasted mini marshmallows and Hershey’s chocolate. Enjoy that favorite summertime treat all year.
Chocolate dipped fruit: fresh seasonal fruit dipped in dark chocolate. A lighter dessert option – looks fancy but is super easy to make.
Reader favorite Buffalo Chicken Wing recipes:
There are several different ways to cook wings and many different flavors. I don’t have one favorite chicken wing recipe so I’m sharing a few options below. Of course, they have all have one thing in common – crispy outside, juicy chicken inside and plenty of bold, delicious flavor.
Air fryer Bone In Buffalo Chicken Wings:
Bone-in air fried chicken wings – juicy meat inside, light, crispy seasoned breading outside – uses almost no oil.
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders:
Boneless chicken breast strips breaded, air fried to crisp and tossed in buffalo sauce. The ultimate, crowd-pleasing appetizer or quick and easy dinner.
Classic Deep Fried Chicken Wings:
Crispy, lightly breaded deep fried restaurant style spicy chicken wings.
Spicy buttermilk-ranch marinade – “oven fried” (without breading) for crispy skin and juicy meat.
NOTE: cook in batches if necessary depending on the size of your air fryer. Keep wings warm on a parchment paper lined baking sheet in a 200 degree oven.
Enjoy!
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