Name: What To Serve With Buffalo Wings
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 portion buffalo wings

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If you’re wondering what to serve with your buffalo wings, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, I list 39 of the most popular side dishes for buffalo wings.

In a rush? Here’s the short answer.

The best side dishes to serve with buffalo wings are stuffed celery sticks, pepperoni pizza rolls, chopped wedge salad, spinach and artichoke quesadillas, and sour cream mashed potatoes. For cooling dishes, go for a creamy coleslaw or a cucumber salad. For a brunch meal, go with potato waffles.

Ready? Let’s jump right in.

Italian stuffed celery sticks

Plain old celery sticks are the go-to side for buffalo wings, but why not shake things up with some help from cream cheese?

This recipe calls for stuffing your celery sticks with mozzarella, cream cheese, mayo, and Italian seasoning.

The results? An excellent palate cleanser between bites of spicy buffalo wings.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a no-cook side.

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Garlic parmesan french fries

Sometimes, keeping it simple is best.

And you can’t really go wrong with a side of fries.

They’re loved by all ages, especially when the fries are coated with some irresistible-smelling garlic butter.

A sprinkle of parmesan at the end elevates these fries to another level.

Why we love this recipe: it’s great for any occasion.

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Potato waffles

Buffalo wings and potato waffles are the perfect pairing for a fun and unique brunch meal.

Potato waffles are golden and crisp on the outside, and soft and tender on the inside.

And if you’re worried they’ll be too plain, you can add some grated cheese or herbs for extra flavor.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a tasty way to jazz up your weekend breakfast.

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Chopped wedge salad

A chopped wedge salad is the perfect light accompaniment to your buffalo chicken wings.

Blue cheese is a traditional flavor combo for buffalo sauce, and using it in the dressing will bring a sophisticated touch to your salad.

The best part? It will only take you 5 minutes to put together!

Why we love this recipe: it looks as good as it tastes.

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Spinach and artichoke quesadillas

These quesadillas are the perfect party food to serve with your buffalo wings.

Imagine silky spinach and artichokes smothered with a gooey, extra cheesy sauce between two crispy tortillas – who could say no to that?

Not me!

Pro-tip: to make prep easier, assemble these quesadillas in advance so all you need to do is heat them up.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a twist on the classic game day spinach and artichoke dip.

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Cucumber yogurt salad

Complete your buffalo wings meal with a serving of this cucumber yogurt salad – it has all the flavors of tzatziki dip but in salad form.

Combining crisp cucumber slices with the creamy Greek yogurt-based dressing will bring a refreshing, cooling bite to contrast your buffalo wings’ spicy, savory flavors.

Why we love this recipe: it’s the perfect “cool-down” side to strongly-flavored main dishes.

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Pepperoni pizza rolls

Put a twist on the classic pizza and buffalo wings combo by skipping the traditional pie and whipping up these pizza rolls instead.

Each roll is packed with parmesan, mozzarella, and thinly sliced pepperoni.

They’re handier than your usual pizza, plus they’re a breeze to make with the help of pre-made dough.

Why we love this recipe: your kitchen will smell like a pizzeria!

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Coconut firecracker shrimp

Jazz up your game day spread with a platter of these golden firecracker shrimp.

They’re a twist on a classic Thai dish – you get sweet and slightly spicy shrimp, thanks to a honey-sriracha marinade and a dusting of coconut flakes.

Psst… these firecracker shrimp would be amazing with a blue cheese dip (just like buffalo wings).

Why we love this recipe: it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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Gargano pasta

We all know blue cheese and buffalo wings are a match made in heaven, so if you’re in the mood for pasta, this dish is the way to go.

It features tagliatelle drenched in a blue cheese and spinach sauce.

It’s pretty decadent, but everyone needs to indulge sometimes.

(I promise this is the last blue-cheese-based dish!)

Why we love this recipe: it’s ideal for busy weeknights.

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Garlic butter rice

Garlic butter rice is simple and delicious – what a combination!

As well as the garlic butter, the rice is cooked in stock which infuses it with flavor from the get-go.

Psst… add some extra protein to this side with chickpeas.

Why we love this recipe: you can easily change the flavors by adding things like lemon juice, fresh herbs, or extra garlic.

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Kale Caesar salad

Kale Caesar salad is the perfect side salad for your buffalo chicken.

The slightly bitter kale works well with the buffalo sauce, and you have the much-needed creamy dressing.

Psst… the salad is best when you chill it for 10 minutes before serving so the healthy greens can soak in all the yummy Greek yogurt dressing.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a tasty twist on a classic Caesar salad.

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Sour cream and chive mashed potatoes

Create the ultimate comfort meal with some buffalo wings and sour cream mash.

Adding sour cream and zesty chives keeps everything from getting too heavy… but you might still need a nap after dinner.

Why we love this recipe: it’s super easy to cook in bulk.

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Creamy coleslaw

Buffalo chicken and coleslaw are a match made in heaven.

The creamy coleslaw dressing balances out the spiciness of your chicken and provides a cooling contrast.

Psst… to make it slightly lighter, try using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.

Why we love this recipe: it only takes a few minutes to throw together (if you have a pre-shredded slaw mix).

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What sauce goes well with buffalo wings?

It’s a no-brainer to serve buffalo wings with blue cheese dip. But if you’re looking for something different, go with spinach artichoke dip or garlic lemon aioli. For a refreshing and tangy sauce, try cilantro lime ranch dressing.

The best sauce to serve with buffalo wings