Hooters may be famous for its gorgeous servers, but it made its mark with its wings. The Hooter Wings have been favorites for years, and they’ve always been the top bestsellers for the brand. In fact, Hooters even started the separate Hoots brand to mainly serve the wings, minus the controversial Hooters girls. 

These wings aren’t all that high, either, despite how great they taste. You usually only pay between $12-$60 for wings, depending on how many you get. And you always get full value for your money. They’re great for special occasions, such as birthdays, weddings, Super Bowl parties, or just about any day that you want to make special. 

But to really make it special, you need the best side dishes for your wings. Sure, Hooters have plenty of side dishes available in their menu. These include:

  • Curly fries
  • Tater tots
  • Onion rings
  • Coleslaw
  • Chili
  • Side Caesar salad
  • Side garden salad
  • Celery

Don’t forget, you should also try the Ranch and Blue Cheese dressings. 

But is that all? Not necessarily. While these side dishes go well enough with the Hooters wings, you have plenty of other options. If you’re having the wings delivered so you can enjoy them at home, then you might want to think about other side options.

Stuffed Mini Peppers

These are great when you use bacon and cheese, and they complement fried wings perfectly. They’re cheesy and hot, and at the same time they’re not too hot. The cheese and bacon inside the peppers balance out the spiciness, plus cooked peppers aren’t as spicy as when they’re raw. 

Sweet Potatoes

Sure, you already tried the Tater Tots and the Curly Fries. But you should also try enjoying the Hooters wings with baked sweet potato. It’s not as if it’s hard to make yourself, and there are many ways to make it. 

  • Greek style. Dill, quinoa, lemon, red onion, feta, and tzatziki
  • Burrito version. Red cabbage, black beans, pepitas, serrano, salsa, and guac. 
  • Curry spiced. Crispy curried chickpeas, kale, and turmeric yogurt
  • Fall harvest. Shredded Brussels, cranberry, apple, and radish slaw

Heck, you can even just go with broccoli with lots and lots of cheese! 

Avocado Fries

This is an interesting alternative to regular French fries, or even sweet potato fries. Like other fries, you get the crunchy outside along with the creamy inside. Dip them in some creamy dipping sauce, and you’re good to go. 

In fact, you can even not fry them at all. Try baking them instead, or you can use your air fryer. 

Cornbread

This is one of the most unusual options for a side dish for your Hooters wings, but it really ought to be more popular. It works very well with wings. 

This is because the cornbread sweetness is very subtle, and it offers a nice balance with the savory flavor of the wings. Make your own compound butter to top the cornbread, and it’s even better. 

Fried Rice

You’ll understand how this works if you like Asian cuisine, where just about any food goes well with rice. However, this makes the wings into a meal, and not just some treat you enjoy while watching the game. it works great for breakfast as well if you use fried rice, though steamed rice works well enough for lunch or dinner. 

Mac and Cheese

This is a great option for those who don’t really know their way around the kitchen. It’s super-simple to make, even if you’re not pouring it from out of a box. This is one comfort food that everyone enjoys, and the thick cheesy pasta goes nicely with the chicken. 

Crunchy Vegetable Platter

Hooters may only celery, but at home you have lots more veggies to pick from. Your best options are those with a nice crunch to them. That means you can try asparagus, radish, and cucumber. Try all three for best results. 

Don’t forget to order the blue cheese dip when you get your Hooters wings, as that dip goes very well with these crunchy vegetables. You might as well get the celery too. 

Roasted Vegetables

Sure, the raw veggies taste great. But you can roast the veggies as well in your oven, especially if you opt for the root vegetables. That means going with potatoes (always a good idea), carrots, and beets. 

Put them all on your baking tray, and then drizzle some olive oil on them. Season with some salt and pepper, and you’re ready to bake. This is another healthy order that should assuage some of your guilt if you’re ordering Hooters wings that doesn’t really fit your dietary guidelines. 

Final Words

There’s no denying that the Hooters side dishes should go well enough with any version of the Hooters wings. But that doesn’t mean you’re limited to those options. Try the side dishes on our list and widen your horizon!