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What to Serve with Chicken Wings

If you are trying to figure out what to serve with chicken wings for appetizers, snacks, or dinner, this list is exactly what you are looking for. Chicken wings can be prepped in many different ways such as smoked, grilled, fried, buffalo wings, and more.  No matter which way you enjoy wings, deciding what goes well as a side dish just got easier.

You will want to pick the best easy side dish to go with your favorite recipe. Whether you want a salad,  vegetables, potato, or more,  I have you covered with so many choices on what to enjoy with your chicken wings.  All of these sides pair well with the juicy meat that Americans love so much.  The best side dishes or other recipes to serve with wings at a party, barbecue, lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer are found right here.

 

 

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What to Serve with Chicken Wings

Spicy, fried, or smokey wings really need a simple side to make a complete meal since you want the chicken to be the star.  We are mostly a buffalo wings fan at our house since we enjoy our spicy foods so I have included cocktails, dips, and more that are perfect sides for hot wings.  For an amazing hot wing recipe that is infused with so much flavor, you must try my recipe for HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT CHICKEN WINGS.  They are spicy, juicy, crispy, and fall off the bone - amazing!

This is a tasty list of what to offer with chicken wings.  To help you decide what to serve with it, I have broken down the list into some subcategories. So based on your mood, preference, or diet, there is something for everyone.  There are salads, low-carb/keto, potato & vegetable, and other sides.  Of course, there are party recipes to go with your hot wings like dips and cocktails. This list of the best sides that are traditionally served with beef brisket or brisket sandwiches includes:

 

  • Cocktails & Dips
  • Salad Side Dishes
  • Keto / Low Carb Side Dishes
  • Potato & Vegetable Side Dishes
  • Other Side Dishes

 

 

Cocktails & Dips

 

Homemade Ranch Dressing without Mayo (Keto & Low-Carb)
This ranch dressing is so delicious, no one will know it is made without mayo. It is cool, creamy, and herby just like a true ranch dressing should be. With no added sugar, it is keto-friendly and low carb.
Check out this recipe
homemade keto ranch dressing in a glass cup with celery and carrots to dip

 

Hot Honey
This is the most amazing hot honey recipe for guaranteed sweet heat love. 
Check out this recipe
Hot Honey

 

Spicy Jalapeno Basil Moscow Mule
A refreshing and spicy twist on a Moscow Mule that includes jalapenos and basil. A wonderful vodka cocktail that is an easy recipe and a crowd-pleaser.
Check out this recipe
spicy jalapeno moscow mule with basil garnish in copper mugs

 

Classic Mojitos by the Pitcher
Making mojitos by the pitcher with limes and mint is the perfect easy recipe for a crowd.
Check out this recipe
Classic Mojitos by the Pitcher

 

TEQUILA SUNRISE COCKTAIL: TWO UNIQUE TWISTS ON A CLASSIC
A gorgeous colorful cocktail with tequila, citrus juices, and grenadine.
Check out this recipe
Tequila Sunrise Cocktail

 

 

Salad Side Dishes

 

Asian Avocado Peanut Coleslaw
If you want an easy peanutty coleslaw recipe, this Asian avocado peanut coleslaw is the best. This chopped slaw recipe is bursting with fresh vegetables that are dressed in a homemade Asian-inspired dressing that is salty, sweet, and spicy. This slaw is vegan and gluten-free and sure to be one that everyone loves.
Check out this recipe
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Grilled Peach, Avocado, and Goat Cheese Arugula Salad
Sweet grilled peaches, creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and spicy arugula are a summer salad sensation.
Check out this recipe
grilled Peach avocado goat cheese arugula salad

 

Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo)
This healthy broccoli salad with carrots, raisins, apples, and cheese is amazing. The creamy greek yogurt dressing is low-fat and made without mayo. It is tangy, crisp, fresh, and sweet in every bite. It holds up great for potlucks and barbecues. It is even great as a leftover, unlike other salads.
 
Check out this recipe
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Butternut Squash, Apple, and Kale Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
Butternut squash and kale make the perfect Fall salad. The crunchy pecans, crisp apples, sweet raisins, and roasted butternut squash make the most amazing Autumn harvest salad recipe.
Check out this recipe
Butternut Squash, Apple, and Kale Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

 

Mexican Watermelon Cucumber Salad
A refreshing salad with the zing of Tajin added to watermelon, cucumber, and toasted pepitas.
Check out this recipe
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Keto / Low Carb Side Dishes

 

 

Low-Carb Keto Creamed Spinach Casserole
Creamed spinach is a tasty low-carb steakhouse restaurant favorite. This easy keto recipe is the best spinach casserole side dish.
Check out this recipe
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Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup
This restaurant-quality low-carb keto cream of mushroom soup is easy to make and simply delicious. The creamy texture with sherry creates a rich velvety mushroom soup that is so much better than any Campbell’s condensed version you can buy. 
Check out this recipe
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Crispy Baked Marinated Artichoke Hearts
Crispy oven-baked marinated artichoke hearts is the easiest recipe ever. It is so simple to cook marinated, canned, or frozen artichoke hearts in the oven on high heat to get a crispy outside and a tender inside. They're best as an appetizer, healthy snack, salad pizza topping, or side dish. Artichoke hearts are a wonderful cracker or chip replacement that makes a good gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb, and keto dipper.
Check out this recipe
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Slow Cooker No-Bean Chili (keto)
Velvety slow-cooked beef is simmered in spices and finished with crispy bacon for the ultimate keto comfort food. This recipe without beans is so easy and cooks in the CrockPot.
Check out this recipe
Slow Cooker Beef & Bacon Chili featured

 

Shishito Peppers with Cream Cheese & Bacon
Shishito Peppers are a mild pepper blistered in a pan and then tossed with cream cheese and bacon.
Check out this recipe
Shishito Peppers with Cream Cheese & Bacon

 

 

Potato & Vegetable Side Dishes

 

Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Fries
Homemade deep-fried sweet potato fries are a quick and easy family favorite recipe. This fantastic method to deep fry & season them makes the best appetizer or side dish.
Check out this recipe
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Instant Pot Ranch Salt Potatoes
Tender bite-sized potatoes are tossed with butter and ranch seasoning for a family favorite. These salt-crusted electric pressure cooker potatoes are easy and the best side dish recipe.
Check out this recipe
Instant Pot Ranch Salt Potatoes

 

French Potato Salad
Tender potatoes in a Champagne dijon vinaigrette with fresh herbs is bright, tangy, and crowd-pleasing.
Check out this recipe
bowl with french potato salad topped with fresh herbs

 

The Best Baked Potato
The perfect oven-baked potato that comes out fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside every time.
Check out this recipe
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Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli
Instant pot steamed broccoli is a healthy and easy recipe that comes out perfect every time. In just a few minutes fresh broccoli is cooked and ready to enjoy.  This method works in any electric pressure cooker with or without a steamer basket and results in fresh steamed broccoli that is not mushy. 
Check out this recipe
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Amazing Roasted Green Beans with Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning
These delicious but easy green beans will be a family favorite. The nutty sesame seasoning that includes garlic and onion adds so much flavor.
Check out this recipe
plated green beans sprinkles with everything bagel seasoning

 

Other Side Dishes

 

 

Macaroni and Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Bacon
Creamy macaroni and cheese with caramelized onions are made even more amazing with crispy bacon. The best homemade recipe for elevated mac and cheese that adults and kids will love.
Check out this recipe
casserole dish with baked 3 cheese mac and cheese topped with bacon

 

Green Chile Sweet Corn Casserole
This silky smooth corn pudding casserole satisfies the summer craving for sweet corn on the cob.  This cheesy green chili casserole is an easy savory recipe that is a new version of the southern classic corn pudding that my grandma used to make. 
Check out this recipe
Green Chile Sweet Corn Casserole

 

Homemade Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Onion rings are a classic fried treat that is so easy to make homemade. This beer-battered recipe for onion rings is the perfect side dish, snack, or appetizer.
Check out this recipe
Homemade Beer-Battered Onion Rings

 

Homemade Pickles with Leftover Pickle Juice
Homemade pickles are so easy to make when you reuse pickle juice for this recipe. In 24 hours quick refrigerator pickles are crisp and ready.  
Check out this recipe
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What To Serve With Chicken Wings

Angela
If you are trying to figure out what to serve with chicken wings for dinner, this list is exactly what you are looking for. If you want a cocktail, dip, salad, vegetable, potato, or more, I have you covered with so many choices on what side dish recipes to eat with hot wings. Including keto, low-carb, and gluten-free sides too.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 0 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

TRY ANY RECIPE FROM THE LIST ABOVE, INCLUDING SOME LIKE

  • Ranch Dressing
  • Moscow Mules
  • Broccoli Salad
  • Salt Potatoes
  • Beef & Bacon Chili
  • Mac&Cheese
  • Onion Rings

Instructions
 

  • Make your favorite chicken wing recipe.
  • Choose one or more wonderful sides from the lists above.
  • Enjoy!
 
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  1. Bea says

    5 stars
    The mac & cheese was fantastic. So was the ranch dressing we used to dip in our wings.

    Reply

  2. Raina says

    5 stars
    Yum! Chicken wings and fries were a hit!

    Reply