Welcome to B-Dubs Gluten-Free Options
Buffalo Wild Wings® (B-Dubs) understands that many guests have varying degrees of food intolerances and allergies they deal with daily. While Buffalo Wild Wings does not have a certified gluten-free menu, they provide detailed allergen information to help you make informed choices about what to eat. This guide is based on the official Buffalo Wild Wings Allergen & Preparation Guide (valid October 29, 2025 - January 6, 2026).
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
Buffalo Wild Wings cannot guarantee that any item is completely free of allergens, and no items are certified gluten-free. Due to shared cooking and preparation areas in their kitchens, the risk of cross-contamination exists. They use shared fryers for all fried items, which means potential cross-contact with gluten-containing foods. Before placing your order, please inform your server if you have a food allergy or gluten sensitivity.
Despite these limitations, Buffalo Wild Wings offers a variety of menu items that do not contain gluten as a direct ingredient. This guide will help you navigate the menu and find options that may work for your gluten-free lifestyle. Always communicate with restaurant staff and ask to speak with a manager if you have specific concerns about preparation methods.
Gluten-Free Wings & Sauces
Wings (Naturally Gluten-Free Base)
The good news is that Buffalo Wild Wings' plain wings themselves do not contain gluten as an ingredient. However, all wings are fried in shared fryers, which means there is a risk of cross-contamination with gluten-containing items like boneless wings (which contain wheat).
🍗 Wing Options
- Bone-In Wings - No gluten ingredients, but fried in shared fryers
- Available in various quantities (6, 10, 15, 20 wings)
- Can be tossed in gluten-free sauces or dry rubs
❌ Items to Avoid
- Boneless Wings - Contains wheat/gluten in breading
- Cauliflower Wings - Contains wheat/gluten in breading
- Both are breaded and will contaminate shared fryers
Gluten-Free Signature Sauces
The majority of Buffalo Wild Wings' signature sauces are gluten-free! You can enjoy your bone-in wings tossed in any of these delicious flavors:
🔥 Heat Levels: Mild to Medium
- Asian Zing®
- Caribbean Jerk
- Golden Fire
- Honey BBQ
- Honey Garlic
- Lemon Pepper
- Mango Habanero™
- Original Buffalo
- Sweet BBQ
🌶️ Heat Levels: Hot to Blazin'
- Hot
- Blazin'® Knockout
- Jammin' Jalapeño
- Medium
- Mild
- Nashville Hot
- Spicy Garlic
- Wild®
🍯 Specialty Sauces
- Brown Sugar BBQ (Limited Time)
- Orange Chicken
- Parmesan Garlic
- Teriyaki
- Thai Curry (Contains coconut)
Gluten-Free Dry Rubs
All of Buffalo Wild Wings' dry rubs are gluten-free! These are a great option if you want to minimize any risk from sauces:
| Dry Rub Name | Flavor Profile | Gluten Status |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Dry Rub | Classic buffalo flavor without the sauce | Gluten-Free |
| Chipotle BBQ Dry Rub | Smoky with a BBQ kick | Gluten-Free |
| Desert Heat® Dry Rub | Spicy and bold | Gluten-Free |
| Lemon Pepper Dry Rub | Tangy citrus seasoning | Gluten-Free |
| Salt and Vinegar Dry Rub | Classic chip flavor | Gluten-Free |
💡 Pro Tip for Gluten-Free Diners
Ask your server if they can prepare your bone-in wings in a clean bowl and toss them with a dry rub or sauce using clean utensils. While this doesn't eliminate fryer cross-contamination, it can help reduce additional exposure. Dry rubs are an excellent choice as they're applied after cooking and contain no gluten ingredients.
Chicken Dippers
Buffalo Wild Wings offers chicken dippers in both breaded and grilled varieties. For gluten-free diners, only the grilled option is suitable:
✅ Gluten-Free Option
- Grilled Chicken Dippers
- No gluten-containing ingredients
- Not fried, so less cross-contamination risk
- Can be paired with gluten-free sauces
❌ Items to Avoid
- Original Chicken Dippers - Breaded (contains wheat)
- Spicy Chicken Dippers - Breaded (contains wheat)
- B-Dubs Dip - Contains wheat/gluten
Veggies, Dips & Extras
Buffalo Wild Wings offers several vegetable options and dips that are gluten-free. These make great sides or appetizers for those avoiding gluten:
🥕 Vegetables (Gluten-Free)
- Carrots
- Celery Sticks
- Pico de Gallo
- Salsa
- House-Made Guacamole
🥣 Gluten-Free Dips & Dressings
- Bleu Cheese Dressing
- Ranch Dressing
- Honey Mustard
- Southwestern Ranch
- Chile-Lime Dressing
🌶️ Additional Gluten-Free Extras
- Hatch Queso (at select locations)
- Crema (at select locations)
- Mango Habanero™ Crema (at select locations)
Gluten-Free Salads
Several salads at Buffalo Wild Wings can be made gluten-free by ordering them with grilled chicken instead of crispy chicken and choosing a gluten-free dressing:
🥗 Salad Options (with Modifications)
- Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad with Bleu Cheese Dressing
- Honey BBQ Chicken Salad with Ranch Dressing (skip crispy onions)
- Request grilled chicken instead of crispy
- Avoid croutons and crispy toppings
🚫 Avoid These Salads
- Chicken Caesar Salad - Caesar dressing contains anchovies/wheat
- Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad - Crispy chicken contains gluten
- Any salad with croutons or crispy toppings
✅ Gluten-Free Dressing Options
- Bleu Cheese Dressing
- Ranch Dressing
- Southwestern Ranch Dressing
- Lite Balsamic with Olive Oil Vinaigrette
Sides & Substitutions
When it comes to sides at Buffalo Wild Wings, options for gluten-free diners are more limited. Here's what you need to know:
✅ Gluten-Free Side Options
- Carrots & Celery with Ranch Dressing
- Chips & Salsa (verify chips are corn-based)
- Garden Side Salad (with gluten-free dressing, no croutons)
- Rice (Hawaii locations only)
❌ Avoid These Sides
- French Fries - Fried in shared fryers
- Onion Rings - Contains wheat in breading
- Tots - Fried in shared fryers
- Mac & Cheese - Contains wheat pasta
- Cheddar Cheese Curds - Breaded with wheat
- Potato Wedges - Fried in shared fryers
⚠️ Important Note About Sides
Even items that don't contain gluten ingredients (like plain French fries) are fried in shared beef tallow fryers with gluten-containing items. This creates a high risk of cross-contamination. Buffalo Wild Wings does not have dedicated gluten-free fryers.
Burgers & Sandwiches
Unfortunately, Buffalo Wild Wings does not offer gluten-free buns or bread options. All burgers and sandwiches are served on regular buns containing wheat. However, you have some alternatives:
🍔 Modification Options
- Hamburger Patty (plain, no bun) - Gluten-free
- Grilled Chicken Breast (plain, no bun) - Gluten-free
- Request your burger or sandwich without the bun
- Add gluten-free toppings and sides
❌ Items Containing Gluten
- All Buns - Contains wheat (including Challah Bun)
- Black Bean Burger Patty - Contains wheat
- Crispy Chicken - Breaded with wheat
- Beer Cheese - May contain gluten from beer
✅ Gluten-Free Burger Toppings
- All Cheese Options (American, Cheddar, Swiss, Pepper Jack)
- Thick-Cut Bacon
- Grilled White Onions
- Sautéed Mushrooms
- Lettuce, Tomato
- Mayo, Ketchup, Yellow Mustard
- Guacamole
Appetizers
Most appetizers at Buffalo Wild Wings contain gluten or are fried in shared fryers. However, there are a few options that may work with modifications:
✅ Potentially Safe Options
- Chips & House-made Guacamole (verify corn chips)
- Chips & Salsa (verify corn chips)
- Hatch Queso with Chips (at select locations)
- Add Guacamole to any dish
❌ Appetizers to Avoid
- Buffalo Chicken Dip - Contains wheat
- Buffalo Chicken Tots - Contains wheat
- Cheeseburger Sliders - Contains wheat buns
- Cheddar Cheese Curds - Breaded
- Everything Pretzel Knots - Contains wheat
- Fried Pickles - Breaded
- Grande/Ultimate Nachos - Check chips
- Mozzarella Sticks - Breaded
- Onion Rings - Breaded
Beverages
Good news! Most beverages at Buffalo Wild Wings are naturally gluten-free. Here's a comprehensive list:
🥤 Gluten-Free Non-Alcoholic Drinks
- All Sodas (Pepsi®, Diet Pepsi®, Mountain Dew®, etc.)
- Dr Pepper®
- Starry™
- Tropicana® Lemonade
- Strawberry Lemonade
- Fresh Brewed Lipton® Unsweetened Iced Tea
- Sweet Tea (at select locations)
- Coffee
- Aquafina® Bottled Water
- Red Bull® (regular and sugar-free)
- Apple Juice, Orange Juice
- Milk (Lowfat, Chocolate)
🍹 Spirit-Free Specialty Drinks
- Black Cherry Limeade
- Passion Fruit Mint Soda
- Red Bull® Watermelon Punch
🍺 Alcoholic Beverages
- Wine - All wine options are gluten-free
- Cocktails - Most cocktails are gluten-free (check ingredients)
- Beer - Regular beer contains gluten; ask about gluten-free beer options
- Cider - Most hard ciders are gluten-free
Desserts
Unfortunately, all dessert options at Buffalo Wild Wings contain wheat/gluten. There are currently no gluten-free dessert options available:
❌ All Desserts Contain Gluten
- Chocolate Chunk Brownie Skillet
- Chocolate Fudge Cake
- Ghirardelli® Chocolate Chunk Brownie
- New York Style Cheesecake
- Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet
Tips for Ordering Gluten-Free at B-Dubs
Following these guidelines will help you have the safest possible experience when dining gluten-free at Buffalo Wild Wings:
- Always inform your server about your gluten sensitivity or celiac disease before ordering.
- Ask to speak with a manager if you have specific concerns about preparation methods.
- Request a clean bowl and utensils for tossing your wings in sauce or dry rubs.
- Choose dry rubs over sauces when possible, as they're applied after cooking.
- Stick to grilled proteins (grilled chicken dippers, hamburger patties without buns).
- Avoid all fried items due to shared fryer cross-contamination.
- Skip the bun on burgers and sandwiches - there are no gluten-free bread options.
- Choose simple sides like carrots, celery, and salads with gluten-free dressings.
- Double-check sauces and dressings before ordering - most are gluten-free, but verify.
- Be aware of location variations - some items are only available at select locations.
- Check the latest allergen guide each time you visit, as recipes can change.
- Consider your sensitivity level - those with severe celiac disease may want to avoid B-Dubs due to high cross-contamination risk.
📋 Sample Gluten-Free Order
Safe(r) Gluten-Free Meal Example:
• 10 Bone-In Wings with Buffalo Dry Rub or Lemon Pepper Dry Rub
• Carrots & Celery with Ranch Dressing
• Garden Side Salad with Lite Balsamic Vinaigrette (no croutons)
• Unsweetened Iced Tea or Lemonade
Remember: Inform your server about your gluten sensitivity and request clean bowls/utensils!
Understanding Cross-Contamination Risk
It's crucial to understand that Buffalo Wild Wings operates a kitchen with significant cross-contamination risks for those with gluten sensitivities. Here's what you need to know:
🔍 Cross-Contamination Factors
Shared Fryers: All fried items (including bone-in wings, fries, tots, onion rings,
and breaded items) are cooked in the same beef tallow fryers. This means gluten from breaded boneless
wings and other items will contaminate the oil.
Shared Cooking Surfaces: Grills, preparation areas, and utensils are used for both
gluten-containing and gluten-free items. Even with cleaning, traces may remain.
Shared Tossing Bowls: Wings are typically tossed in reused bowls and with reused
utensils. Request new, clean equipment.
Airborne Flour: Flour particles from breading stations can settle on surfaces and
contaminate other foods.
No Certification: Buffalo Wild Wings explicitly states that no items are
certified gluten-free, and they cannot guarantee any item is completely free of allergens.
For individuals with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity, the cross-contamination risk at Buffalo Wild Wings may be too high. If you have a severe reaction to gluten, consider whether dining at B-Dubs is appropriate for your health needs. Those with mild gluten sensitivity may be more comfortable accepting the risk with proper precautions.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Does Buffalo Wild Wings have gluten-free wings?
Bone-in wings do not contain gluten as an ingredient, but they are fried in shared fryers with gluten-containing items. Buffalo Wild Wings does not certify any menu items as gluten-free due to cross-contamination risks.
❓ Are Buffalo Wild Wings fries gluten-free?
While French fries themselves may not contain gluten ingredients, they are fried in shared fryers with breaded items like boneless wings. This creates a high risk of cross-contamination, so they are not recommended for gluten-free diners.
❓ Does Buffalo Wild Wings have gluten-free buns?
No, Buffalo Wild Wings does not currently offer gluten-free buns or bread. If you want a burger or sandwich, you'll need to order it without the bun or "protein style."
❓ Which Buffalo Wild Wings sauces are gluten-free?
Most Buffalo Wild Wings sauces are gluten-free, including Asian Zing®, Mango Habanero™, Honey BBQ, Original Buffalo, Parmesan Garlic, and many more. All dry rubs are also gluten-free. However, always check with your server as recipes can change.
❓ Can I eat at Buffalo Wild Wings if I have celiac disease?
Buffalo Wild Wings has significant cross-contamination risks due to shared fryers and preparation areas. If you have celiac disease, you should carefully consider whether the risk is acceptable for you. Always communicate with restaurant staff and potentially speak with a manager about your needs. Some individuals with celiac disease may choose to avoid B-Dubs entirely due to the high contamination risk.
❓ Are boneless wings gluten-free?
No. Boneless wings are breaded with wheat-based breading and contain gluten. Stick to traditional bone-in wings if you're avoiding gluten (while being aware of fryer cross-contamination).
❓ What's the safest gluten-free option at Buffalo Wild Wings?
The safest options are grilled chicken dippers (not fried) with a gluten-free dry rub, paired with carrots and celery and ranch or bleu cheese dressing. These items minimize gluten exposure, though cross-contamination is still possible.
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View Full Menu⚠️ Final Disclaimer
This guide is based on the official Buffalo Wild Wings Allergen & Preparation Guide valid from October 29, 2025 - January 6, 2026. Ingredient information is provided by Buffalo Wild Wings' suppliers and may change without notice. Buffalo Wild Wings cannot guarantee that any item is free of allergens and no items are certified gluten-free. This information should be used as a guide only. Always communicate with restaurant staff about your dietary needs and consult with your medical professional if you have specific questions about food allergies or sensitivities. The author of this guide is not responsible for any adverse reactions or health issues that may occur from dining at Buffalo Wild Wings.