I sure do love to dig into a big pile of wings now and then. But as great as they are, it’s nice to have something on the side. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of the best Sides for Chicken Wings so you always know what to have alongside them.
I have included a huge variety of chicken wing sides, from salads to dips, vegetables and starches. It’s all here! Go through all of these sides for wings, and find your new favorite!
Check out our collection of favorite Chicken Wing Recipes!
The Best Sides for Chicken Wings:
1. Rainbow Pasta Salad
I’m starting this list of sides for wings with my favorite Rainbow Pasta Salad. The crowd will be drawn to this colorful bowl. You can’t get easier than this dish. I love the final touch of feta in there…
Get the Recipe: Rainbow Pasta Salad
2. Coleslaw
There are a lot of Coleslaw recipes out there, but mine is the best hands down! All I have to do is a quick chop and mix to make this iconic side dish. It goes just perfectly with chicken wings.
Get the Recipe: Coleslaw Recipe
3. Mexican Street Corn Salad
I’m telling you, this Mexican Street Corn Salad is going to steal the spotlight at all your cookouts and potlucks.
Every time you go to these gatherings, you see the usual pasta or potato salads, right? But when you bring this corn salad, everyone is going to crowd around it!
Get the Recipe: Mexican Street Corn Salad
4. Macaroni Salad
Macaroni Salad is another one of the staple sides for chicken wings. But have you tried the Hawaiian version? It’s extra creamy and extra tangy, and that’s why it’s my favorite!
Get the Recipe: Hawaiian Mac Salad
5. Easy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
These healthy and tasty alternatives to your basic French fries are sweeping restaurants across the country. I love them because they’re not only healthy, but super easy and delicious!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Fries
6. Blue Cheese Dressing
Now this is a must side dish as a dipping for chicken wings. This creamy, crumbly, tangy dressing will elevate any dish, and I can whip it up in only 5 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Blue Cheese Dressing
7. Steak Fries
These easy baked Steak Fries are a breeze to make, and I can eat them with just about anything. They may be the perfect side dish.
You’ll love these tasty potato wedges, which are perfectly seasoned, then baked to crispy perfection.
Get the Recipe: Steak Fries
8. Caesar Salad
How about some healthy, green side dish for chicken wings? Perhaps the most famous and popular salad on the planet, Caesar is so simple, yet so tasty. All I need is lettuce, croutons, parm cheese, and an awesome homemade dressing. I love it!
Get the Recipe: Caesar Salad
9. Dirty Rice
Dirty Rice is a famous dish in Creole and Cajun cuisines. White rice gets a “dirty” color from bits of meat and a generous dose of seasonings.
It’s a super delicious recipe that will add new layers of flavor to wing night.
Get the Recipe: Dirty Rice
10. Balela Salad
Let me present you Balela deliciousness!! So colorful, so easy, so refreshing… This hearty colorful salad is bursting with flavors and textures.
Chickpeas, black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, parsley, mint… what’s not to like!!
Get the Recipe: Balela Salad
11. Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are one of the ultimate comfort foods. My easy recipe has the addition of goat cheese, for an extra punch of flavor!
Get the Recipe: Mashed Potatoes
12. Caprese Pasta Salad
My easy Caprese Pasta Salad is a great contender for all your summer cookouts and get-togethers. I often serve it with wings, but it’s also a great side dish for just about anything.
Get the Recipe: Caprese Pasta Salad
13. Cannellini Beans
My Cannellini Beans recipe is the best, hands down! Creamy, buttery beans are enhanced with plenty of fresh herbs, garlic, parmesan, cherry tomatoes, and a good dousing of good ol’ EVOO.
Get the Recipe: Cannellini Beans
14. Peach Salsa
What to do with all the peaches life gives you when they are in season? Simple… make my Peach Salsa. All I do is chop and mix. It’s fresh and sweet, it’s addictively delicious, and it goes great with wings!
Get the Recipe: Peach Salsa
15. Antipasto Pasta Salad
This easy and addictively delicious Antipasto Pasta Salad is the perfect contender for side dish for chicken wings. With it’s big variety of flavors, I just can’t get enough.
Get the Recipe: Antipasto Pasta Salad
16. Creamed Corn
I’m a big corn person. I can eat it any way, any day. This recipe, while not the most waist-friendly, just may be my favorite. It’s creamy and oh-so delicious.
Get the Recipe: Creamed Corn
17. Israeli Couscous Salad
Vibrant, bright and light fresh flavors! A melody of textures! Do you sometimes crave for some good starchy carbs in your salad? This Israeli Couscous Salad has it all. Colorful veggies and layers of flavors, it’s pasta salad at its best!
Get the Recipe: Israeli Couscous Salad
18. Garlic Aioli
Chicken wings just scream for a good dip on the side, and this easy Garlic Aioli is one of my personal favorites. This shortcut version requires only four ingredients, and about 5 minutes to make.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Aioli
19. Grilled Zucchini
In summer (and isn’t that best time for wings?), I love to grill veggies. Zucchini is probably my favorite. It’s so easy to make, and those char marks take this simple squash to the next level. I promise, you’ll love it!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Zucchini
20. Three Bean Salad
This easy Three Bean Salad recipe is a summertime potluck classic. But it goes so well with so many things, we love it all year long!
I mix fresh green beans with garbanzo beans and kidney beans, then tossed them with a tangy dressing. It’s tasty, budget friendly, and a surefire hit.
Get the Recipe: Three Bean Salad
21. Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread
Cornbread is one of my all-around favorite side dishes, and it goes great with wings. My recipe takes it to the next level, and then some. Bacon, cheddar and jalapenõs… best cornbread recipe ever!
Get the Recipe: Jalapeno Cornbread
22. Tabbouleh
If you’re looking for a new salad recipe, I have just the one… Tabbouleh!
This famous Levantine salad is bursting with herby flavors from plenty of fresh parsley, veggie power from tomatoes and cucumber, and it has a hearty bite from bulgur wheat.
Get the Recipe: Tabbouleh Salad
23. Louisiana Style Remoulade
Louisiana style remoulade… If you need a new dipping sauce, here it is! I am going to introduce not just one, but two versions of this saucy side of Louisiana.
Get the Recipe: Remoulade Sauce
24. Potato Salad
A good potato salad need just few simple ingredients. All I do is boil and cut the potatoes and mix in everything in a big bowl. This one is as classic as it gets.
Get the Recipe: Potato Salad
25. Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar is a tasty and fun dip or salad full of fresh veggies and hearty beans. It’s a perfect party appetizer, or make ahead lunch. But personally, I find it to be the perfect accompaniment to chicken wings.
Get the Recipe: Cowboy Caviar
So there you go, twenty five great sides for chicken wings. I’ve tried them all, and it’s hard to pick a favorite. Please let me know which ones you like best, I always love hearing from you.
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25 BEST Sides for Chicken Wings
My collection of easy Sides for Chicken Wings includes a huge variety of accompaniments for your favorite finger food. I especially love this zesty coleslaw:
Ingredients
- 16oz coleslaw mix
- ⅜ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp Creole mustard
- 2 Tbsp Creole seasoning
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together mayo, mustard, Creole seasoning, vinegar and sugar until well combined.
- Add in coleslaw mix and toss well.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 338Total Fat 29gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 24gCholesterol 18mgSodium 2102mgCarbohydrates 17gFiber 3gSugar 12gProtein 2g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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