Wondering what sides go best with wings? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide so that you can find what you want to make for wing night – in a hurry!

Growing up near Buffalo, NY, it was just known that if there was a game on the TV, there were also going to be wings involved. And when you also have the perfect side dish to go alongside those wings, you’re instantly upgraded to 🌟superstar🌟 status.

So – let’s help get you upgraded.

Chicken Wings + Amazing Side Dish = PERFECTION!

When hosting a wing night for game day, there are 4 essentials:

An amazing homemade Buffalo Wing Sauce (I LOVE this easy 4-ingredient recipe!) and your favorite chicken wing recipe. Or, try one of these 25+ wing sauce recipes.
Napkins. Lots of napkins. Especially when saucy wings are involved.
Carrot & Celery Sticks alongside some ranch or blue cheese dressing. Perfect for taming down spicy chicken wings.
And, of course, some really stellar side dishes.

From classics such as mac & cheese and potato salad to healthier options such as vinegar coleslaw (my personal favorite) and quick pickles, there are so many options.

So, let’s dig in!

Air fryer wings in serving basket with blue cheese and celery sticks. — Air Fryer Buffalo Wings

Side view of glazed wings on sheet of parchment. — Air Fryer Buffalo Wings

Keep reading to discover 35+ easy side dishes that pair with wings!

Sides for Wings

These are some of the best side dishes to serve with chicken wings:

But the list goes on! Keep reading to find even more incredible sides to serve at your next wing night.

What to Serve with Wings

This is the BEST Instant Pot Mac and Cheese! Made extra creamy with a secret ingredient plus delicious cheddar & parmesan cheese. It can be made in just 4 minutes with your electric pressure cooker.

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

There are so many delicious baked potato toppings to choose from! This extensive list of the 50+ BEST toppings includes meats, cheeses, veggies, sauces and more.

Baked Potato Bar

We are finally in the home stretch of Super Bowl food sharing. So from now until Friday, I have some recipes that you can throw together in a matter of

Get the RECIPE from Real Food by Dad

Overhead close up of combined vinegar slaw in large white mixing bowl.

Red Cabbage Slaw is a super simple side dish recipe made without mayo. It’s tangy, delicious and crunchy.

Red Cabbage Slaw

Caesar salad is a staple on restaurant menus across the country, but we’ve yet to find one as perfectly blended as this one – crisp romaine is tossed with creamy dressing, crunchy croutons and premium Parmesan. All hail Caesar!

Get the RECIPE from Bite Me More

This simple Italian Chopped Salad dresses fresh veggies, salami, mozzarella & chickpeas in a delicious homemade Italian dressing.

Italian Chopped Salad

My Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings are sweet, crunchy, and delicious! Lightly breaded with egg, milk, and seasoned Panko, they’re also a healthier option cooked in the air fryer!

Get the RECIPE from Diethood

Toasty, buttery, herby, covered in a dusting of salty parmesan cheese, piping hot and fresh out of the oven—our homemade garlic bread recipe is everything you’re craving right now, and then some.

Get the RECIPE from The Modern Proper

This Kale Caesar Salad is topped with crispy homemade croutons and parmesan cheese. Massaging the creamy garlic dressing into the kale makes it extra tender and delicious.

Kale Caesar Salad

This is the BEST potato salad recipe. It’s the perfect side dish for BBQ’s, picnics, and potlucks! This classic potato salad is a favorite!

Get the RECIPE from Two Peas & Their Pod

Coated in panko breadcrumbs, these avocado fries are crispy on the outside and creamy in the middle. A delicious healthy appetizer or snack!

Get the RECIPE from Love and Lemons

Overhead shot of serving tray of toasted ravioli with bowl of marinara sauce.

Air Fryer Ravioli. Coated in a cheesy, breadcrumb mixture and then air fried until crispy and delicious! Serve this yummy appetizer with marinara sauce or alfredo sauce and enjoy!

Air Fryer Ravioli

Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a salty, crispy, savory, and slightly sweet side dish you can pair with almost anything! Lightly spiced and so simple, this easy recipe is a total crowd pleaser and a must-have for weeknight dinners.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Pasta salad in bowl on wooden cutting board next to bowl of pepper flakes.

This Zucchini Pasta Salad recipe may be the best I've tried to date! Packed with sauteed zucchini, loads of parmesan cheese, fresh dill and crunchy walnuts.

Zucchini Pasta Salad

This Fennel Celery Salad comes together quickly and has such a delicious light lemon-parmesan vinaigrette and wonderful crunch. It's the perfect side salad for rich and hearty dishes like pasta or braised short ribs.

Shaved Fennel Salad

Italian pasta salad is delicious, wholesome, and easy to make. Make it up to three days ahead for your summer picnics and cookouts.

Get the RECIPE from Ahead of Thyme

Split open sweet potato on grey plate with pats of butter and fork.

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes cook up quicker than in the oven and they’re deliciously fluffy and creamy every time! Learn how to make the BEST sweet potatoes in the pressure cooker in just about 30 minutes!

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

Macaroni Salad is quick to throw together and so DELICIOUS! A versatile, fool-proof pasta salad recipe with a full-flavored creamy dressing.

Get the RECIPE from Cafe Delites

Apple Celery Root Slaw is an exciting twist on your basic coleslaw. Crisp apples and celery root combine with jalapeno, cilantro & pickled onions. It's sure to be a stand out side dish!

Apple Slaw with Celery Root

Extreme close up of tortilla chips in air fryer basket.

These 3-ingredient Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are quick and easy to make, super crunchy, and light. They’re perfect for dunking in salsa, guacamole, hummus, and more! Made with flour or corn tortillas.

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

This Vegan Caesar Salad has all the tanginess and creaminess that you'd expect from a traditional Caesar salad, but it's completely plant based. Topped with fresh avocado, cripsy fried capers and croutons.

Vegan Caesar Salad

This delicious warm German Potato Salad combines tender potatoes with a warm bacon-mustard vinaigrette dressing. It’s tangy, creamy and the perfect side dish for the summer grilling season.

German Potato Salad

These Blistered Shishito Peppers are the perfect finger food. They’re so easy to make too. Lightly seasoned and slightly smoky, you’ll find that most are mild… one out of every ten might surprise you.

Blistered Shishito Peppers

These Air Fryer Frozen Shoestring Fries come out exactly like your favorite fast food fries! They’re crispy, golden on the outside and perfectly fluffy inside. SO much better than deep frying or baking! Plus, you can cook different types of fries – waffle fries, steak fries and more!

Air Fryer Frozen Shoestring Fries

Say bye bye to basic potato salad. This Grilled Potato Salad combines smoky grilled potatoes with a delicious tangy mustard dressing that’s loaded with fresh herbs and salty capers. It’s delicious!

Grilled Potato Salad

This Arugula Salad recipe with red wine vinaigrette is my go-to green salad. The arugula has a peppery bite to it which pairs wonderfully with the acid in the vinaigrette. It’s the perfect salad for pairing with rich dishes.

Arugula Salad

Fennel salad with chickpeas in white bowl.

This Fennel and Chickpea Salad is tossed in a light citrus vinaigrette & topped with parmesan. It’s the perfect make-ahead salad for potlucks or lunches.

Fennel and Chickpea Salad

Prepared radicchio salad in grey bowl with serving utensils.

This delicious Italian Radicchio Salad is dressed in a creamy lemon-vinaigrette and tossed with buttery calvestrano olives, tasty breadcrumbs and nutty parmesan cheese. And, a special tip ensures that your radicchio won't be bitter!

Italian Radicchio Salad

This Tomato Cucumber Salad features fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onion. Dressed in a tangy homemade red wine vinaigrette, every bite is bursting with refreshing Mediterranean flavors!

Tomato Cucumber Salad

A classic Creamy Cucumber Salad recipe, with fresh cucumbers, onion, and dill. When summer cucumbers are plentiful, this is the salad you’ll want to serve with EVERYTHING!

Get the RECIPE from A Farmgirl’s Dabbles

Sweet Potato Fries

Baked Sweet Potato Fries- you are going to love these healthy, crispy fries! They are baked instead of fried and are so easy to make at home!

Get the RECIPE from Two Peas & Their Pod

This Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons is the perfect side dish. Sweet tomatoes combine with a tangy vinaigrette and delicious roasted lemons.

Cherry Tomato Salad

Overhead close up of prepared pickles in weck jar with dill sprigs and red pepper slices.

These Quick Pickled Cucumbers are ready to eat in 1 hour! There’s no canning required and they stay crisp for months.

Quick Pickled Cucumbers

Restaurant ranch dressing in small glass jar with spoon.

This Restaurant Ranch Dressing is hands down the best, most crave-worthy ranch you've ever had. This recipe can rival any restaurant ranch dressing!

Homemade Ranch Dressing

Side view of container of blue cheese dressing in small jar with spoon.

This is the BEST Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing recipe. It takes less than five minutes to make. Super creamy, tangy and loaded with chunky blue cheese. Drizzle it over a Wedge Salad or serve it alongside some Buffalo Wings.

Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing

How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these wing side dish recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.

Favorite Wing Recipes

Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings
Vietnamese Chicken Wings Recipe
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings
Tofu Buffalo Wings
Buffalo Smashed Potatoes
Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
Not wings… but also delicious! – Buffalo Chicken Chili

More Side Dish Recipes

Did you Make Any of These Chicken Wing Side Dishes?

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