Vicky WasikWhat's game day without a big plate of juicy wings? While we have no shortage of wing recipes to choose from, we're not just going to plop a plate of them on the table and call it a day. In the interest of sparking inspiration and helping plan out a more well-rounded game day (or any day!) table, we've put together a list of sides to serve next to the main event. With recipes like crispy onion rings, creamy potato salad, and Korean corn cheese, they might just steal the show!
Perfect Thin and Crispy French FriesVicky WasikThe McDonald's–style fries of your dreams can easily be made at home. Employing the double-fry method gives the fries a perfectly crisp exterior.
Classic Potato SaladSerious Eats / Eric KleinbergTangy, salty, and sweet potato salad with a texture that's simultaneously creamy, crunchy, and fluffy in each bite.
Crispy Baked Potato WedgesVicky WasikCrunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, oven fries don't have to be forgettable.
3-Ingredient Stovetop Mac and CheesePhotographs: Vicky Wasik. Video: J. Kenji López-AltThis stovetop mac and cheese uses fewer ingredients than the boxed version but comes together in the same amount of time.
Classic ColeslawLiz ClaymanThis creamy, tangy slaw stays crunchy thanks to a little moisture management.
Crispy Deep-Fried Jalapeño PoppersSerious Eats / Qi AiFried jalapeño poppers with shatteringly crisp exteriors, and a melted cream cheese filling—what's not to like?
Foolproof Onion RingsJ. Kenji Lopez-AltThese are the crispiest, lightest onion rings you'll ever taste, thanks to a mixture of flour and cornstarch mixed with vodka and beer, which limits gluten formation.
Homemade Tater TotsVicky WasikMaking tots from scratch provides the opportunity to customize them with a plethora of flavor combinations.
Extra-Crunchy Potato ChipsSerious Eats / Vicky WasikPotato chips should offer pure, unadulterated, greasy (and we mean that in a good way), salty potato flavor—and this recipe delivers.
Tangy and Creamy Macaroni SaladVicky WasikThis recipe takes the standard macaroni salad and gives it a depth and tang that makes it stand out in a crowd.
Creamy Cucumber SaladLynn WolstedA crunchy, creamy cucumber salad made with tahini, lemon, and fresh dill is a refreshing accompaniment to juicy wings.
The Best Caesar SaladDiana ChistrugaThe crowd-pleasing salad of crisp romaine leaves, crunchy croutons, and anchovy can easily be adjusted to your tastes.
Blistered-Tomato Pasta Salad With BasilDaniel GritzerHere we give classic pasta salad a thoughtful upgrade by cooking the tomatoes just until bursting, so that they release their rich juices into a flavorful sauce that coats the pasta even when cooled.
Homemade Cheez-ItsVicky WasikThis DIY version of the classic has a deep, nutty, grilled cheese sort of vibe.
Easy Pull-Apart Pepperoni Garlic KnotsTo make an easy recipe even easier, you can use store-bought pizza dough in place of homemade in this crowd-pleasing recipe.
Cuñapes/Pão de Queijo (South American Cheesy Bread)Vicky WasikCheesy bread goes by many names, but no matter what you call it, we can all agree that it's absurdly good.
Korean Corn CheeseVicky WasikThe savory funk of doenjang and the sharp bite of hot mustard balance the sweetness of corn and richness of melted mozzarella in this classic Korean dish.
Crispy Kimchi Cheese RiceVicky WasikTurn leftover rice into this crispy-chewy rice that's made with gooey cheese and finished in a cast iron skillet.
Fried Plantain ChipsTim ChinIn Central American countries these chips are typically seasoned lightly with salt or chile powder and lime juice, but there's nothing stopping you from experimenting with additional seasonings.