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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » What To Serve with Buffalo Chicken Wings

    What To Serve with Buffalo Chicken Wings

    Published: Dec 12, 2022 by Barbara Curry · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Buffalo chicken wings with a skillet of Buffalo sauce.

    If you’re a fan of hot sauce, you’ll definitely love Buffalo chicken. Nothing beats tender chicken smothered in tangy mouthwatering sauce. To combat the heat, you’re going to need some fabulous side dishes.

    A platter of Buffalo chicken wings.

    Whether you’re looking for more appetizers for a game day spread, or making Buffalo chicken the main course and need some sides to go with it, this post has you covered. You’ll find tons of easy recipes that will take the stress off cooking and that will go perfectly with your buffalo chicken wings.

    Choosing a side dish can be tricky when you have flavors to mix and match. But the good news is, buffalo chicken tends to go very well with creamy dishes, fresh vegetables, or other pallet cleansing dishes.

    Scroll all the way to the end for some amazing desserts you won’t want to miss!

    How do you make Buffalo sauce

    Some people use Frank’s RedHot sauce for their wings, and while that’s the base for Buffalo sauce, you need to add butter, brown sugar and a little vinegar for a true Buffalo sauce. My homemade Buffalo sauce is so much better than hot sauce alone and so easy to make.

    Once you have a great Buffalo sauce you can use it for more than just chicken wings. Add it to chicken in a tater tot casserole, or it makes the best Buffalo chicken dip or bite size chicken bites.

    A saucepan of buffalo sauce

    Tips for choosing good side dishes for buffalo chicken wings

    • Something creamy – Creamy dishes complement tangy hot sauce so well, like sour cream onion dip. It’s a great way to cool your mouth down after a bite of spicy chicken.
    • Choose fresh vegetables or a salad like they do at buffalo wild wings. The classic cucumbers and/or carrot sticks pair perfectly with wings.
    • Pick something you haven’t made before – You never know, you might just find a new favorite recipe. There’s more options than blue cheese dip or french fries!
    • Everyone always loves bread – challah rolls, cheesy bread, buttermilk biscuits, you name it. Bread goes well with almost any main dish but it especially nice with spicy food.
    • Salty – A salty snack like pita chips or Swiss cheese crackers is an underrated side dish. It’s especially great with wings.

    FAQ about Buffalo chicken

    What is buffalo chicken flavor?

    Buffalo seasoning is made of garlic, paprika, onion, cayenne, and a few other spices. The combination of these spices plus butter and brown sugar, gives it the tangy yet spicy flavor everyone loves.

    What is the best type of Buffalo chicken wings?

    Baked wings that have first been boiled with seasoning and then coated with parmesan cheese and garlic are the best wings to coat with Buffalo sauce. The wings are tender but crispy.

    What to do with leftover Buffalo chicken?

    If you find yourself with leftover buffalo chicken wings after game day, you can refrigerate them for 5 days, or you can freeze them and just pop them in the oven or air fryer to crisp them up.

    Appetizers

    Buffalo chicken needs some other appetizers to compliment their spicy flavor. Plus we can’t live on chicken wings alone. Add a variety of appetizers that will compliment the wings.

    Sweet Potato Bites with Waffle Fries

    Sweet potato bites on a platter next to a glass of wine.
    Sweet Potato Bites with Waffle Fries
    What happens when you top crispy sweet potato waffle fries with grape salsa and goat cheese, you get sweet potato crostini, a perfect appetizer for any party or game day. The sweet grapes and savory cheese are a great compliment to a spicy sauce.
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    Beer Battered Onion Rings

    A tray of onion rings next to a bowl of dip.
    Beer Battered Onion Rings
    The most crispy, delicious and simple Beer Battered Onion Rings (Spoon Fork Bacon) you will ever taste! The best thing about these onion rings is that the crunch LASTS for awhile! Dip in ranch dressing or sour cream for more flavor.
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    Buttery Bold Chex Mix

    Baked Chex mix in a bowl.
    Buttery Bold Chex Mix
    A batch of homemade Chex mix coated in a bold and buttery seasoning is an ideal snack. Great with wings. It's an old fashioned snack that never goes out of style.
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    Boiled Peanuts

    A bowl of boiled peanuts next to an instant pot.
    Boiled Peanuts
    If you enjoy fresh steamy boiled peanuts but don't have the time for the long boiling process, then try slow cooker boiled peanuts (from Intentional Hospitality).
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    Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls

    A serving platter with mushroom crescent rolls
    Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
    Cream cheese crescent rolls with mushrooms is a quick and easy appetizer you can throw together at the last minute with guaranteed success. It's perfect for any party or get together. All it takes is crescent rolls, mushrooms and cream cheese and guests will be delighted. 
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    Mozzarella Sticks

    Mozzarella sticks next to a bowl of marinara.
    Mozzarella Sticks
    Crispy, gooey, melty, ultra-cheesy—the best mozzarella sticks (from The Modern Proper) are the ones you make at home! No special equipment or ingredients needed! The perfect finger food made with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
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    Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon

    A platter of bacon wrapped stuffed dates.
    Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon
    Blue cheese stuffed dates wrapped in bacon with a spicy glaze are sweet, salty, spicy and delicious all in one bite. Throw them together in just 15 minutes and you'll have an appetizer that's great for game day or your next dinner party.
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    Fried Mac and Cheese Bites

    A platter of mac and cheese balls.
    Fried Mac and Cheese Bites
    I’m all about fun appetizers! These delicious fried mac and cheese bites (Cooking For My Soul) are melty in the center and crispy on the outside. A game-day favorite with lots of cheese!
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    Vidalia Onion Dip

    A black baking dish with cheesy vidalia onion dip, next to vidalia onions.
    Vidalia Onion Dip
    Vidalia onion dip is our all time favorite hot dip for parties or game day. It uses just a few simple ingredients, but when combined they are amazing. What could be better than sweet onions and gooey cheese!
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    Sides

    When you want something more substantial to go with your Buffalo chicken, choose the perfect side dish, there are endless options. It’s important to keep in mind the serving size you need as well as how much you want to cook. Sometimes it’s easier to opt for a salad.

    Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese

    A round baking dish of mac and cheese with a serving spoon.
    Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese
    This Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Poole's Diner is a Southern classic with a creamy base and crusty cheese topping.  No bells and whistles, just pasta, cream and cheese. Comfort food at its BEST.
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    Roasted Potato Salad

    A spoon full of roasted potato salad
    Roasted Potato Salad
    This warm Roasted Potato Salad is a great side to serve with wings, even better than French fries. 
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    Challah Rolls

    Golden brown challah rolls on a wooden board.
    Challah Rolls
    Challah rolls are sturdier yeast rolls that still manage to be light and fluffy. Made with an enriched dough that bakes to a beautiful golden color. Great for sliders or all by themselves.
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    Creamy Italian Pasta Salad

    A bowl of creamy salad.
    Creamy Italian Pasta Salad
    This four ingredient Creamy Italian Pasta Salad (from Josie + Nina) is the quickest way to pasta salad heaven. A super easy creamy Italian dressing gives this pasta salad the Alfredo touch which makes it one of the best side dishes.
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    Homemade Creamy Coleslaw

    A bowl of homemade coleslaw.
    Homemade Creamy Coleslaw
    My favorite homemade creamy coleslaw recipe (from Inspired Taste) with the most delicious creamy dressing. A classic side dish, this coleslaw is quick and easy to make. It is even easy to make in advance. 
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    Classic and Simple Wedge Salad

    A wedge salad with bacon.
    Classic and Simple Wedge Salad
    This classic and simple wedge salad (from House of Yumm) is crisp and refreshing. A cold wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with a homemade creamy blue cheese dressing, bacon crumbles, diced tomato and chives. Perfect as a side dish for any meal or as a lunch!
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    Pear, Date and Walnut Salad

    A bowl of pear salad.
    Pear, Date and Walnut Salad
    This Pear, Date and Walnut salad (from Cookie + Kate) is a fun alternative to my favorite green salad. It would be a great addition for game days.
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    Desserts

    There’s nothing better than washing down something spicy with a sweet treat. Having a few go-to easy dessert recipes always comes in handy, especially for parties or family events.

    Fudgy Brownies

    Brownies with dark chocolate on a board sprinkled with salt.
    Fudgy Brownies
    Fudgy Brownies are my go-to brownie recipe with brownies that are decadent, fudgy and never dry. A no-fail recipe where you get PERFECT brownies every time. 
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    White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze

    White chocolate oatmeal cookies with icing.
    White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze
    These deliciously chewy white chocolate oatmeal cookies are stuffed with chunks of white chocolate and then drizzled with a cream cheese glaze. Perfect dessert for a spicy main dish.
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    Funfetti Cake

    A slice of confetti cake.
    Funfetti Cake
    Learn how to make Confetti Cake from scratch that tastes like the beloved boxed cake mix but better. Three layers of light and fluffy white vanilla cake speckled with rainbow-colored sprinkles are frosted with confetti buttercream.
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    Classic Chocolate Cupcakes

    Chocolate cupcakes with frosting and sprinkles.
    Classic Chocolate Cupcakes
    Looking for the best of all the classic chocolate cupcake recipes out there? This is the one! Loaded with rich chocolate flavor and a moist crumb, this easy recipe will become your new go-to homemade chocolate cupcakes recipe for sure
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    Hopefully this will give you some great ideas for what to fix with Buffalo chicken, whether you’re serving it as an appetizer or the main meal.

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