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What To Serve With Chicken Wings
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If you’re planning a party tray of Chicken Wings or making them the star of your dinner table, you’re going to need the right sides to round things out. I pulled together 63 of the best ideas. Some work great for an all-appetizer spread, while others are classic side dishes that pair perfectly when wings are the main event. No matter how you’re serving them, there’s plenty here to mix and match.
With 63 ideas to choose from, there’s no shortage of ways to build the perfect meal around chicken wings. You’ve got classics like Macaroni and Cheese, Creamy Potato Salad (without Eggs), and Doctored Up Baked Beans, plus lighter picks like Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad and Cucumber Tomato Salad. Throw in a few finger foods like Pigs in a Blanket or Parmesan Bread Bites if you’re going for all appetizers. And of course, you can’t forget the essentials – celery sticks with ranch or bleu cheese dressing. I also added 10 bonus sauce ideas to help you keep the flavor game strong.
Try these amazing Crockpot Chicken Wings too!
10 Dipping Sauces for your Chicken Wings!
Here are some of my favorite sauces to smother wings in. Many of these are just store bought options, which is totally FINE! And some I have homemade versions of, but feel free to make/buy your own.
- Buffalo Sauce: A classic choice, with varying levels of heat and tanginess.
- Buttermilk Ranch Dressing: This creamy dip balances the spice of wings beautifully. If you want a high protein option, you should try my High Protein Ranch Dressing!
- Blue Cheese Sauce: A tangy and pungent dip that pairs wonderfully with hot wings.
- Honey Mustard: Sweet and slightly tangy, a delightful contrast to spicy wings.
- Barbecue Sauce: Sweet, smoky, or spicy, depending on the variety, adding depth to the wings.
- Teriyaki Sauce: A sweet and savory option that complements wings beautifully, sprinkle with green onions for some added flavor!
- Sriracha Mayo: Spicy and creamy, offering a kick of heat to the wings.
- Garlic Parmesan Sauce: Creamy, cheesy, and garlicky, a luxurious option for wings.
- Sweet Chili Sauce: Sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy, a unique twist for dipping wings.
- Soy-Ginger Glaze: A flavorful blend of soy sauce, ginger, and other seasonings that works wonders with wings. (This one is from my Korean Chicken Thighs recipe, so just grab the “marinade” part of that recipe card.)
What To Serve With Chicken Wings (63 Amazing Pairings!)
1
Homemade Garlic Bread Recipe
Did someone say garlic bread? This is the tastiest recipe for extra cheesy and extra garlicky homemade garlic bread! Jazz up store-bought French bread with my simple homemade garlic butter.
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2
Parmesan Bread Bites
Soft & pillow-y on the inside, buttery, golden brown on the outside & topped with parmesan cheese and parsley. Dip in pizza sauce or mustard.
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3
Carrot Salad Recipe without Mayonnaise
Crunchy, sweet and zippy, this non-mayo Colorful Carrot Salad Recipe will be your new favorite Easter side dish and all year round!
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4
Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
Just as delicious as a typical Caesar salad just made with shaved Brussels sprouts! Give this Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad a try!
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5
Classic Coleslaw Recipe
This Coleslaw Recipe is a classic, from scratch recipe that will make you never buy store-bought coleslaw dressing again! Here's how you can prepare this perfect summer side dish.
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6
Grandma’s Cucumber Salad
Grandma's Cucumber Salad recipe is cool, crunchy, refreshing, and easy to throw together on a hot summer day! Great for BBQ's or potlucks.
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7
Cucumber Tomato Salad
Light, refreshing with a slight zing this is my Cucumber Tomato Salad recipe! It's a classic that is perfect as a side dish or as a snack.
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8
Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad
Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad is a healthy salad perfect for the late summer months. Filled with fresh corn, avocados, sweet basil, cherry and golden tomatoes, peppers and zucchini.
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9
Caprese Salad Dressing Recipe
Nothing beats a Caprese Salad, but you it's even better when you dress those ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and sweet basil with a homemade garlic balsamic dressing! The perfect caprese salad dressing.
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10
Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
This Italian Pasta salad recipe has it all! Tender pasta, salty pepperoni, cubed mozzarella, lots of diced veggies and a homemade olive oil and garlic dressing. The longer it sits the better it tastes! Perfect for potlucks, BBQs or simple side dish.
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11
Imitation Crab Pasta Salad
This creamy Imitation Crab Pasta Salad is packed with veggies, tons of fresh herbs, and a tangy dressing. It’s easy to make, super satisfying, and perfect for a quick lunch or potluck side.
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12
Fruit Salad Recipe
This Fruit Salad Recipe is filled with delicious fresh fruit and topped with a lemony vanilla simple syrup as a dressing. Enjoy!
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13
Macaroni and Cheese
Nothing better than Macaroni and Cheese! Get this simple, classic, cheesy recipe for Macaroni and Cheese featuring three cheeses and a crispy, salty topping.
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14
Doctored Up Baked Beans
Sweet and savory, these Doctored Up Baked Beans are easy to make and a fantastic addition to any summer meal, but you didn't have to slave for hours in the kitchen. Flavored with bacon, molasses, onions, garlic and more, you will fall in love with this classic recipe.
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15
Best Funeral Potatoes
Funeral Potatoes… everyone has a recipe for this popular casserole! Here is my creamy and oniony version!
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16
Air Fryer French Fries
Super easy, homemade, and absolutely delicious these Air Fryer French Fries are going to change your life. Don't forget the ketchup!
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17
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are a quick and easy way to get crispy fries! Cooked to perfection then dipped in your favorite sauce, yum!
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18
Homemade Kettle Chips with Onion Dill Dip
These Homemade Kettle Chips are light, crispy and, so easy to make. Paired with an Onion Dill Dip, you'll want to make these again and again!
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19
Baked Potato Recipe
The humble Baked Potato is the easiest, tastiest, most inexpensive side dish that always pleases a crowd. Crispy and salty exterior with a fluffy and soft interior.
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20
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
What's better than Smashed Potatoes? A Loaded Smashed Potatoes Recipe. It's such a simple upgrade that makes all the difference. Enjoy!
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21
Cowboy Caviar Recipe
This Cowboy Caviar Recipe is a Tex-Mex inspired dip that has been around for years! Enjoy on its own, with chips or spooned onto tacos! It’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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22
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach Artichoke Dip is the perfect appetizer! It’s easy to make, popular and always the first thing eaten. So delicious!!
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23
Classic Hummus Recipe
This Hummus Recipe is a simple and basic Middle Eastern dip that only takes about ten minutes to make. Use a blender or a food processor for best results.
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24
Classic Guacamole Recipe
Everyone loves Guacamole, especially this classic, fail-proof Guacamole Recipe! Perfect for any party and always a winner. Make this basic guac recipe with avocados and lime juice and add in any extras you like!
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25
3-Ingredient Easy Onion Dip Recipe
My Hot Onion Dip Recipe is the easiest appetizer ever with only 3-ingredients! Sweet Vidalia onions, Swiss cheese, and mayo are baked until hot and bubbly. It's my favorite go-to when I'm asked to make a last minute appetizer for game day, holiday buffets or any occasion! Serve with pita, tortilla chips, bread or if even fresh veggies if you want to keep it low carb.
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26
Herb and Garlic Cream Cheese
When you want to dress up your bagel, crackers, or sandwich, try this super easy and flavorful Herb and Garlic Cream Cheese!
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27
Everything Bagel Stuffed Peppers
Get ready for quite literally the EASIEST recipe ever! Everything Bagel Stuffed Peppers have only 3-ingredients that come together in no time. Great make-ahead low carb snack or even a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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28
Fried Zucchini Recipe
Fried Zucchini is wildly addicting and our favorite way to eat zucchini lately. Served as a side or appetizer, these will quickly disappear, just as fast as you can fry them up!
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29
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes are unripened tomatoes generously coated with a Panko and cornmeal seasoned breading and fried until golden brown and crispy. These are a must have in the summer when tomatoes are in season.
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30
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
These Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are filled with a delicious sausage, two kinds of cheese, panko and herb mixture and baked to golden bubbly perfection. Fancy enough for a dinner party, but will fly off your casual party table as well.
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31
Pigs in a Blanket with Crescent Rolls
A classic appetizer for kids and adults alike, Pigs in a Blanket will be the first thing you run out of at your next party. Simply roll mini sausages in a crescent roll and bake! Dijon mustard or shredded cheese, along with coarse salt take these over the top!
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32
Hot Dog Pretzel
Frozen rolls and hot dogs turn into fun and easy Pretzel Dogs! Serve with your favorite cheese dip and you have a winning appetizer.
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33
Easy Deviled Eggs
A classic Deviled Eggs Recipe, just in time for Easter! This is the quintessential appetizer that everyone seems to love.
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34
Grilled Corn
Grilling some chicken or burgers this summer? Well look no further for your new favorite summer side dish. Learn how to grill corn with this simple tutorial!
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35
Sweet and Sour Meatball Recipe
This Sweet and Sour Meatball Recipe is so simple to make and are perfect appetizers. Odds are you have all the ingredients already on hand!
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36
Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls
These Sausage Balls are a real crowd pleaser, whether you serve them for breakfast, brunch, or a holiday appetizer. Based on a classic Bisquick recipe, I’ve swapped out the regular biscuit mix for Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix. Mixed with savory sausage, cream cheese and sharp cheddar cheese… you’ll be drooling for seconds!
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37
Spring Salad
Fresh, crisp spring salad tossed with a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette for the perfect balance of bright and refreshing seasonal flavors.
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38
Caesar Salad Recipe
A classic Caesar Salad recipe topped parmesan, bacon, and croutons. Drizzle with my caesar salad dressing for the finished package!
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39
Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
This Strawberry Salad is made with bacon and topped off with a poppy seed dressing! Perfect for spring or summer, make this soon!
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40
Mint Watermelon Salad
Made with only three ingredients, this is Watermelon Mint Salad! Perfect for summer this salad is cold, refreshing, and naturally sweet!
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41
Watermelon Caprese Salad
Juicy watermelon is paired with fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and drizzled with balsamic glaze in this refreshing Watermelon Caprese Salad.
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42
Blue Cheese Burger
This classic Blue Cheese Burger is big, hot and juicy off the grill and can be made start to finish in about 20 minutes!
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43
The Best Turkey Burger Recipe
This Turkey Burger Recipe will be the juiciest, most delicious burger you'll ever make. One secret ingredient takes these over the top!
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44
Gourmet Burger Recipe
The Best Burger Recipe is grilled, juicy, and slathered in secret sauce. These homemade burgers will make you never want summer to end!
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45
Cheeseburger Sliders
Cheeseburger Sliders are a yummy and lightning quick dinner that everyone (and I mean everyone!) will love!
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46
Summer Squash Linguine Pasta Recipe
This Summer Squash Linguine Pasta dish features seasonal vegetables like zucchini, yellow squash and fresh sweet corn! All tossed in a rosemary and sage infused cream sauce with caramelized onions.
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47
Parmesan and Garlic Linguine Pasta
Parmesan and Garlic Linguine Pasta is super easy, fast and SO flavorful! This is sure to be one of your new favorite linguine recipes!
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48
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is the perfect way to use up those fresh summer ears of corn! Fresh vegetables and pasta are tossed in a Mexican chili lime sauce and served chilled.
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49
Zucchini Pizza Boats
Zucchini Pizza Boats are a delicious way to use up your extra zucchini and only take about 20 minutes to prepare.
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50
Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe (Bubble Pizza)
If you think making pizza is simple, try Pull Apart Pizza Bread (aka Bubble Pizza)! It's SO simple to throw together and kids gobble it up!
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51
Grilled Pizza
If you love pizza, you will absolutely adore Grilled Pizza! Basically, it's all the things you love about pizza but with a crispier, chewier crust that has that amazing charred BBQ flavor.
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52
Margherita Pizza
Homemade pizza crust topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, sea salt and olive oil. This is the ultimate Margherita Pizza recipe!
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53
How to Make Stromboli
Learn how to make Stromboli at home with layers of cheese, meats, and golden pizza dough. This easy recipe works for dinner or as a game day appetizer.
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54
Easy Oven Baked Ribs
Oven Baked Ribs…the simplest recipe and method for baking pork baby back ribs in the oven. Only 3 ingredients needed! Finger licking good!
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55
White Chicken Chili
This White Chicken Chili recipe will wiggle its way onto your weekly menu and stay FOREVER because that's how amazing (and healthy!) it is.
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56
Homemade Chili Recipe
You'll never need another Chili Recipe again! This is the most basic, family-friendly, veggie-filled, delicious, one pot chili recipe there ever was!!
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57
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Made with a ton of veggies and chicken this Chicken Tortilla Soup is healthy, filling, easy to make and downright delicious. Give it a try!
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58
Tomato Pie
Tomato Pie is one of the best ways to use up some of your fresh garden tomatoes. For this savory side dish, appetizer or even main course, simply layer fresh tomatoes, shallots, basil and a delicious cheese mixture in a pie crust and bake away!
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So there you have it! 60+ sides to serve with your Chicken Wings. Whether you’re looking for a salad or another appetizer to add to your table, you’ll find a great fit for your needs with this list!
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