Buffalo Wild Wings Appetizers Menu with Prices & Calories 2026

Every Appetizer on the BWW Menu 

Mozzarella Sticks ~$9.49 | ~520 cal

Buffalo Wild Wings Mozzarella Sticks are a reliable order not the best mozzarella sticks you will ever eat, but consistently solid. They are fried in panko breadcrumbs which gives them a lighter, crispier coating than the heavy flour-breaded sticks you get at some chains. The cheese pull is genuine when they come out hot, and the marinara sauce they come with is properly seasoned rather than the bland canned stuff many places serve.

At 520 calories they are one of the lighter appetizers on the BWW menu, which makes them a sensible choice if you are pairing them with a larger wing order. Six sticks per order.

Everything Pretzel Knots  ~$10.79 | ~890 cal

The Everything Pretzel Knots are one of the standout appetizers on the entire BWW menu and they are consistently underordered because people default to wings and nachos. These are soft, freshly baked pretzel knots coated in everything bagel seasoning (sesame, poppy seed, garlic, onion, salt), served with two dipping sauces: New Belgium Fat Tire Beer Cheese and Honey Mustard.

The Fat Tire Beer Cheese is the real star here. It is silky, rich, and has a genuine amber ale undertone that you can taste  not a generic processed cheese sauce. The pretzel knots themselves are properly soft in the center and lightly crisped on the outside. This is a legitimately good appetizer at any price point, let alone under $11.

At 890 calories the order is on the heavier side, but you are getting a substantial portion that works well shared between two or three people.

Fried Pickles  ~$9.49 | ~710 cal

Buffalo Wild Wings Fried Pickles use cornmeal-breaded dill pickle slices  a preparation choice that gives them a satisfying crunch and a slightly gritty texture that works well against the tanginess of the pickle. They come with Southwestern Ranch for dipping, which has a mild smoky kick that pairs better with the brine of the pickle than standard ranch would.

These are a genuinely enjoyable appetizer if you like pickles  the cornmeal coating does not overpower the pickle flavor the way a thick flour batter would. They are best shared between two people, as 710 calories for a solo appetizer order is on the high end before you even get to your wings.

Beer-Battered Onion Rings ~$9.49 | ~780 cal

The Beer-Battered Onion Rings have a thick, substantial batter that creates a satisfying crunch and a slight malt flavor from the beer. Each ring has a generous slice of sweet onion inside that stays tender rather than pulling out when you bite. They come with B-Dubs Dip  the house signature sauce that is tangy and creamy with a mild kick.

These are a strong order if you are splitting with the table. The beer batter makes them more interesting than standard onion rings, and the B-Dubs Dip is one of the better proprietary dipping sauces at any sports bar chain.

Cheddar Cheese Curds  ~$9.49 | ~640 cal

Cheddar Cheese Curds are a Wisconsin bar-food staple that BWW does well. These are small, irregular pieces of cheddar cheese coated in a light batter and fried until the outside is crispy and the inside is fully melted. The key difference from mozzarella sticks is the cheddar flavor sharper, tangier, with a more complex dairy character than mild mozzarella.

They come with Southwestern Ranch which is a solid pairing. At 640 calories they sit in the middle of the BWW appetizer calorie range, and the protein count is surprisingly high at approximately 58g per serving  the highest of any BWW appetizer  because of the dense cheese content.

Tots  ~$8.49 | ~610 cal

The basic Tots are crispy, well-seasoned potato tots served with B-Dubs Dip. They are straightforward and exactly what you expect  good quality tots with a satisfying crunch and a soft interior. At $8.49 they are one of the more affordable items on the appetizer menu.

If you want something more interesting, see Buffalo Chicken Tots below  but be aware of the dramatic calorie difference.

Buffalo Chicken Tots  ~$12.99 | ~2,030 cal

The Buffalo Chicken Tots are the most indulgent appetizer on the entire BWW menu by a significant margin  and that 2,030 calorie figure is not a typo. These are loaded tots piled high with shredded Buffalo chicken, cheddar-jack cheese, and ranch dressing. The combination of crispy tots, spicy pulled chicken, melted cheese, and creamy ranch is genuinely excellent  but this is a sharing plate, full stop.

Do not order these as a solo appetizer unless you plan to make it your entire meal. Split between three or four people, they become a great table-sharing centerpiece with a memorable flavor profile. The Buffalo chicken heat cuts through the richness of the cheese and ranch perfectly.

Hatch Queso with Chips  ~$10.79 | ~980 cal

Hatch Queso is one of BWW’s better proprietary appetizers  a creamy, melted white cheddar dip made with Young Guns hatch chiles, which bring a mild, earthy green chile heat rather than the sharp burn of jalapeños. It is served with house-made tortilla chips and fresh pico de gallo on the side.

The heat level is moderate and approachable  this is not a fiery queso, it is a flavorful one. The house-made chips are thicker and crispier than typical commercial tortilla chips, which makes them better for scooping a thick queso dip.

Ultimate Nachos  ~$11.49 | ~1,770 cal

The Ultimate Nachos are the most sharable item on the BWW appetizer menu and also the most inconsistent. On a good day you get a loaded, well-distributed mountain of house-made tortilla chips covered in hatch queso, cheddar-jack cheese, pico de gallo, pickled hot peppers, crema, cilantro, and your choice of protein (chicken, brisket, or chili). On a bad day  which happens more often than it should  the toppings are unevenly distributed and you end up with a lot of plain chips at the bottom.

The recommendation is to add brisket as your protein  it is the most flavorful option and holds up well against the queso. At $11.49 for a loaded nacho plate this is genuinely good value when it comes out right, and it can function as a full meal for one or a solid shared starter for three.

Asian Zing Cauliflower Wings  ~$9.99 | ~620 cal

The Asian Zing Cauliflower Wings are breaded cauliflower florets tossed in BWW’s signature Asian Zing sauce  a sweet, tangy, moderately spicy sauce with a distinct Asian chili glaze character. They are finished with everything seasoning, sesame, and garlic.

This is the best vegetarian option on the BWW appetizer menu by a clear margin. The cauliflower holds the sauce well and has a satisfying bite that is closer to the wing experience than most cauliflower substitutes manage. The Asian Zing sauce is one of BWW’s strongest proprietary flavors and works particularly well on the lighter cauliflower base.

House Sampler  ~$19.99 | ~1,900+ cal

The House Sampler is the sharing platter for groups who want to try multiple appetizers without committing to one. It includes boneless wings, mozzarella sticks, and beer-battered onion rings, served with marinara, Southwestern Ranch, and bleu cheese or ranch for dipping.

At ~$19.99 it is priced higher than individual items but gives you variety that a single appetizer cannot. The value calculation depends on how many people are at your table  for two people it is solid value, for four or more it is a great way to start the meal without everyone fighting over one plate.