What Goes with Chicken Wings? 45 Sides to Serve At Your Next BBQ

Instead of traditional eggs, the vegan dressing leans on blanched almonds and sunflower seeds for creaminess. (Oh, and this is the easiest way to shred Brussels sprouts, BTW.)

The bready tart crust, sweet onions and briny feta-cream cheese filling are just the foils for acidic, spicy hot wings.

Our favorite dishes are those that are elegant and delicious without requiring a moment of cooking. Consider this creamy, crunchy, burrata-topped delight our top choice. It's a perfect charcuterie board recipe on a flatbread.

We all know that the tastiest salads are those that are crowned with a million exciting toppings. This veggie-rich beauty stars butternut squash, roasted beets, kale, quinoa, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas and more.

There's truly no better way to use up your farmers market haul of fresh summer corn. Finish your bowl with a few extra kernels, freshly cracked black pepper and a dollop of sour cream, if you're feeling decadent.

They're creamy, crunchy and straight-up life-changing. Dip them in ranch dressing and thank us later.

The classic dish is wonderfully simple, but all that bacon and blue cheese...oof. This Greek-inspired rendition of the wedge salad is much lighter.

Imagine a plate of pasta that’s lusciously creamy, but not heavy. Enter this summer star that's teeming with fresh corn and bacon.

Unlimited breadsticks, very few carbs. Sounds like a dream, but we promise it's real. (That's the magic of cauliflower.)

You totally have 15 minutes to spare for this versatile, refreshing salad.

A game day staple that's equal parts nutritious and easy. Use shredded rotisserie chicken in the filling to save time.

Let’s keep things somewhat healthy, shall we? Just wait until you try the zingy dressing made with capers, Dijon mustard and vegan mayo.

No fall dinner party is complete without these stunners on the table. Did we mention that they're ready in 40 minutes or less?

Aren’t these little guys by Gaby Dalkin the cutest? Juicy watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew are sure to cool you off between Buffalo wings.

Tangy, crunchy and delicious. The dressing doesn't have a drop of mayo; instead, it's made with lots of white wine vinegar and dry spices.

Plain cauliflower rice is just fine. But this Greek cauliflower rice loaded with veggies and cheese from Jen Fisch is even better.

Pasta? We never met her. This super cheesy cauli is all you need when carb cravings hit.

We give you full permission to polish off the whole spread yourself (with lots of ranch dressing or yogurt dip, of course).

Same taste as classic potato salad, only with fewer carbs. This picnic dish pairs beautifully with wings and barbecue meats alike.

Always roasted, never fried. A stint in the oven turns hard-and-fuzzy chokes crisp and golden. (BTW, this is the easiest way to prep fresh artichokes for cooking.)

You'll fall in love with this summery take on everyone's favorite salad. Smoky grilled zucchini brings mild mozz and in-season tomatoes to life.

Have half an hour? Then the macaroni bowl is your oyster. The trick is boiling the pasta in milk, then stirring in the butter and cheese instead of cooking the pasta in its own pot of water.

Like a salad, only way cuter. Since they're stuffed with creamy Boursin cheese, they're just the ticket if you have keto dieters at the barbecue.

It’s family-friendly and totally customizable. The kids won't even mind the spinach and broccolini, thanks to the Parmesan-cheddar sauce.

Sriracha mayo > butter and salt. Don't @ us.

Melt the leftovers into a grilled cheese sandwich, pile them atop pulled pork or serve them alongside burgers.

Aka the salad for people who hate salad. Thanks for that, irresistibly crunchy roasted chickpeas.

Pairing these with hot wings is a spice lover's dream. Think of these handhelds as elevated jalapeño poppers.

Picky eaters beware: You won't even notice the cauliflower florets swimming in white cheddar cheese sauce and gemelli pasta.

In a word, yum. Believe it or not, you won't even miss the spuds.

Great for sharing (or not). The tomato-scallion dressing on top is tossed in olive oil, salt and pepper before crowning the cornbread, but you could easily substitute zucchini, bell pepper or corn kernels.

Cauliflower is nothing if not endlessly versatile. Put it in a salad, roast it whole or slice it into steaks and serve.

Ready in 15 minutes. (Really.) Feel free to make a second batch of chèvre ranch dressing for the chicken wings, if you feel so inclined.

It's basically a giant bowl of guac masquerading as a salad. Canned black beans also boost its protein content and nutrition.

Adios, potato skins. These little guys are so much easier to prepare (and a million times crispier).

Crunchy, cooling and satisfying. Use a spiralizer or Y-shaped peeler to create your own zucchini noodles, or buy pre-spiralized zoodles to save time.

To balance the heat of the chicken wings (or barbecue ribs), of course.

Oh, you’re still eating regular rice? All you need is a box grater to whip up this grain-free alternative.

Cut twice as many crudités, because celery and carrots taste just as good dunked in this Southern delicacy as they do in ranch dressing. Be sure to shred your own cheddar for a flawless silky consistency.

Refreshing veggies and creamy, cool Caesar dressing are just the match for spicy Buffalo wings. But adding pasta to the mix pushes this app into entrée territory.

When these two summer mainstays are in season, they don't need much help in the flavor department. Here, all the produce gets is a spritz of fresh citrus, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, fresh herbs and a generous dose of salty feta cheese.

Whether you serve it with tortilla chips, pita chips or sliced vegetables, guacamole is always a hit. And soothing, buttery avocado will tame the heat of your hot wings like a charm.

Canned beans are arguably the easiest, quickest way to make a meal more filling. These white beans are tossed in garlic, olive oil and herbs (and don't require a second of cooking).

Can you believe this decadent side dish is vegan? You can thank cooked-down yellow zucchini for its creaminess instead of butter and cheese.

When in doubt, you can never go wrong with fries. Since sweet potatoes are higher in fiber than white potatoes, they'll make your chicken wing dinner way more satiating.