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Here’s our UPDATED epic checklist of 32 recipes to help you decide what kind of sides for chicken wings go best! Need wangz inspiration? Of course you do! We are always on the hunt for the next side dish recipe to really make the main dish pop, and this incredible, new and improved list is just what you need.
Take a look at this crazy long list of great recipes to use when it’s wing night at your house, or proclaim yourself the bringer of amazing sides for chicken wings when it’s potluck at the neighbor’s house. Try the savory stuffed portobello mushrooms! Got some kids and teens over and need a couple of ideas that they’ll love?
Yup—chili cheese fries and fried pickles to the rescue. (Maybe for the kid in you, too.) Let’s just admit it right now, no one is necessarily looking for something low-cal or light—it’s WING NIGHT, people—so strap on your feed bag and let’s get cookin’!
Take a digital walk through this CookingChew list of meal inspiration for what to serve with chicken wings!
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1. Thick And Clingy Blue Cheese Dip
This rich and flavorful blue cheese dip recipe is a fast way to whip up a side for your lunch plate, a veggie snack platter, your next wing night, and so much more. Blue cheese is a salty, tangy, soft cheese that cools and complements a lot of spicy foods, which is why it’s so popular as a dip for hot wings.
2. Air Fryer Potato Chips, 3 Ingredients
Yes, you can make potato chips in the air fryer. Our air fryer potato chips recipe only has three simple ingredients.
If you’re struggling to decide on what to serve with chicken wings, then this recipe should end your dilemma! This copycat version of Popeye’s Cajun French Fry is surprisingly simple to make and only requires a few condiments, mostly spices. Before you start frying, make sure to pick the right potato variety. I recommend using russet potatoes as they have a high starch content, making them perfect for frying and baking.
What to serve with chicken wings? Roasted Zucchini! My version of the recipe features tomatoes, Italian seasoning, onion, and garlic powder—all combined and cooked in an air fryer! I don’t recommend peeling the zucchini before roasting, though, as the skin offers a bit of texture and helps the vegetable turn to mush.
Also, place your zucchini and tomato cuts side up so they’ll roast better and be easier to handle.
This air fryer-based recipe is one of the best side dishes for chicken wings for me. Why? It’s easy yet incredibly tasty! You’ll start by washing, drying, and peeling sweet potatoes before they’re cut into fries.
After that, coat the potatoes in a simple blend of olive oil and salt then air fry until golden and crispy! Feel free to add spices and fresh herbs for additional flavor and don’t forget to serve them with your favorite dipping sauce. I enjoy them with cilantro lime sauce and homemade ranch dressing.
Looking for classic sides for wings? How about pairing this classic entree with creamy pasta salad? Why not! My version of pasta salad includes mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard so every bite has creamy goodness with a peppery bite.
You can heighten up the flavor even more with some fresh mozzarella. Be careful, though, tomatoes can cause the cheese to break down over time. I suggest keeping the cheese cubes in a separate dish.
If you’re still wondering what to eat with chicken wings after all the recipes above, then you can always rely on your favorite greenie, avocado. These avocado fries are seasoned with cheese, paprika, salt, and pepper, and then baked to golden brown perfection. Make a simple dipping sauce by combining sour cream, garlic powder, Sriracha sauce, and a dash of salt and pepper or you can try them alongside blue cheese dip.
There’s something about this red potato salad that will leave you and your family wanting more! The cooked potatoes are nicely coated with a special mayo mixture made from garlic salt, mayo, yogurt, shallot, mustards, and herbs. Then the result is a meal full of nice and delicious flavor.
Pro tip: Be careful not to oversalt the potato salad when you add salt and pepper at the end of the preparation.
True, there are a lot of incredible side dishes for chicken wings, but this carrot fries recipe is inarguably present on my top list! I often prepare them whenever I feel fed up with my classic french fries. The carrot sticks are seasoned with paprika, minced garlic, and rosemary then cooked in an air fryer for quick six minutes.
For additional flavor, sprinkle the cooked carrot fries with a dash of sea salt.
Corn on the cob and chicken wings are best when joined together. If you’re in doubt, give it a try! This corn-on-the-cob recipe is quite straightforward to make.
Whether you roast the fresh corn on the grill, boil it, or simply cook it in the microwave, you can never go wrong with this ultimate side. Simply cook the corn, brush them with butter, sprinkle a little bit of salt on top, and you’re done! If you have extra time, take your corn on the cob to the next level by dipping them in the mayo-cheese sauce.
This Hawaiian macaroni salad is delicious when served cold and the perfect side dish for a hot summer BBQ. The best thing about this easy salad is that it has the right amount of creaminess that’s appealing to the taste buds.
This no-fuss recipe is a creative and easy way to make use of your extra bell peppers. The best part? You can knock them out in less than 20 minutes!
The recipe starts by mixing smoky bacon, three different types of cheese, salt, pepper, and stuffing it in mini bell pepper, then baking it until the cheese turns brown. The recipe can also last around a week in the fridge so it’s an ideal side dish for those who want to prepare the food ahead of time.
These stuffed cherry tomatoes work perfectly as an appetizer or side dish for chicken wings. The sweetness of the plump tomatoes complements the tangy goat cheese in such a surprising little mouth pop of flavor! And did I mention that you only need four ingredients to pull them together?
This coleslaw recipe is very different from classic slaw with a homestyle mayonnaise dressing. It has an extra flavor punch of celery seeds that perfectly mixes with the combination of greens such as cabbage, kale leaves, and carrots. The side also features a right tang and sweet flavor thanks to the harmonious blend of white vinegar, Dijon mustard, white sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
If you want a perfect, balanced, whole meal, serve these light and thyme-seasoned roasted carrots with your chicken wings. To make coat baby carrots with the thyme-vinegar mixture, place on the baking sheet, and then roast! The best part about this recipe is that you can experiment with different flavors such as fresh or dried rosemary or simply salt and pepper!
Mexican Street Corn and chicken wings are destined to be together. Why? Both of their flavors complement fantastically and the nice textural nuance of the corn also contrasts with the tenderness of the chicken. Top the corn with a sprinkle of cheese and cilantro and then serve them to your next party!
What goes with wings? You might be thinking about french fries or onion rings, but did you know that a simple sauce like this garlic aioli actually pairs well with the entree? The creaminess of this dipping sauce can elevate the default flavor of your chicken dish, whether it’s spicy or sweet.
Apart from hot wings, this sauce also works perfectly with dipping vessels like carrot fries, celery sticks, a lovely loaf of bread, and sweet potato fries.
Another side item that can take your chicken wings up a notch is this blue cheese dip. There’s no fancy steps or ingredients here, the recipe is pretty simple! The mayo-sour cream base blends with blue cheese crumbles, herbs, and spices while the white vinegar is a perfect addition to the mix as it gives the overall dish a nice tang.
For a creamier consistency, add lots of cheese! If you’ve imagined dunking the wings into this blue cheese dressing, this is a good reason for you to gather the ingredients and start preparing the meal!
Are you still figuring out what goes with chicken wings? Then give this recipe a try! These oven-baked zucchini fritters are easy to make and I love them as a snack or side alongside my chicken wings or any meat-based entree! Another great thing about this recipe is you can make the zucchini fritters ahead of time and reheat them later.
However, you should mix all the ingredients and store the mixture in your fridge. Once it’s ready to be served during the big day, then that’s the time you bake the fritters!
Made from basic ingredients, these crispy air fryer smashed red potatoes are the perfect side item for spicy chicken wings, especially if you’re short in time. It’s cooked in an air fryer so it means you have enough good times and memorable conversations with your guests and family. They’re perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy and tender inside.
The possibilities are endless too! Add and subtract ingredients to your liking and feel comfortable experimenting with spices and flavors.
Butternut squash bites are a delectable complement to sticky, maple-glazed wings because they are excellently seasoned, have a lovely, crunchy crust, and are moist inside. These simple, crispy veggie bits are similar to tempura veggies and have a comforting, homey flavor that makes them great for snacking any time.
22. Air Fryer Seasoned French Fries
These air fryer seasoned fries are golden, crisp, and totally rave-worthy. Be sure to make an extra batch—everyone will be coming back for seconds.
23. Loaded Chili Cheese Fries
This is our Chili Cheese Fries recipe, and we tried different kinds of cheese and chili so you don’t have to! We picked a winning plate of chili cheese fries and we share it with you here.
24. Crockpot Mac And Cheese (No Boiling The Noodles)
This crockpot mac and cheese recipe takes just a little bit of work off the table (and the oven and the stove). The noodles go in dry, so they absorb all those creamy ingredients into every bite.
25. Cheddar Bay Biscuits (Red Lobster Copycat)
They’re pretty darn close to the real thing. Just don’t skip the garlic-butter dabbed on all the warm biscuit tops at the end; it’s where the magic happens!
26. Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread In A Cast Iron Skillet
Then if you add some cheddar cheese and a hint of jalapeño, you have something seriously darn tasty and filling, and relatively easy and cheap to make. This recipe is cooked in an iron skillet because we believe that makes the absolute best cornbread.
27. Texas Roadhouse Fried Pickles (Copycat)
Let’s prepare restaurant-style Texas Roadhouse fried pickles recipe at home. You can prepare this fantastic appetizer from the ingredients right from your pantry.
28. TikTok Tortilla Garlic Bread In The Air Fryer
This recipe makes a fast, cheesy, tasty garlic bread with just a few pantry ingredients you have on hand. Just five or so ingredients—so economical and easy to make.
29. Cowboy Caviar (Corn And Black Bean Salsa)
It is made with a mix of beans, sweet corn, and crunchy vegetables tossed in a tangy marinade. It can serve as a dip or topping on grilled meat or a side dish.
30. Hot Beer Cheese Dip
The creamy cheese and the hoppy beer create a unique and delicious flavor that everyone will love. Serve it with crackers, pretzels, or bread chunks for a delicious and easy snack.
31. Texas Roadhouse Green Beans (Copycat)
If you have ever been to Texas Roadhouse you know how divine their green beans are. This is why we had to figure out exactly how to make the Texas Roadhouse green bean recipe.
32. Skillet Fried Corn, 4 Ingredients
This four-ingredient Skillet Fried Corn Recipe is a nice way to get that lovely char on your corn as if you were grilling some beautiful ears of corn cob on the charcoal out back. To serve as an easy side dish, cook until a golden brown color, with just a touch of moisture left in the kernels.
The bottom line
What did you think? Was that not just a mouth-watering sample of what to serve with chicken wings? We thought so too! From Smashed Brussels Sprouts (believe it or not) to Renee’s tried and true cheesy Zucchini Fritters that are just super poppable, you are bound to find something amazing from this list of great recipes to go with wings night. Be well, and don’t let your friends eat liver and onions!
Great ideas. I see a few I want to try!
Going to try several of these, Thanks.