Low FODMAP at Buffalo Wild Wings - Complete Ordering Guide
Complete guide to ordering low FODMAP at Buffalo Wild Wings. Safe menu items, what to avoid, and how to customize your order.
✓ Safe Items to Order
| Item | Notes | Modifications |
|---|---|---|
| Naked Tenders | Grilled chicken tenders, no breading | Order with no sauce or salt and pepper only |
| Naked Wings | Traditional wings without breading | Request plain with salt and pepper only - NO sauce |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | Plain grilled chicken | No seasoning, no sauce |
| Side Salad | Lettuce, tomato, cucumber | Oil and vinegar dressing only |
| French Fries | Plain potato fries | Verify cooking oil, no seasoning |
| Corn on the Cob | Plain corn | No butter if lactose-sensitive |
✗ Items to Avoid
- • All wing sauces (contain garlic and onion)
- • Boneless wings (breaded)
- • Breaded anything
- • Onion rings
- • Cheese curds
- • Loaded nachos
- • All burgers and sandwiches (buns)
- • Wraps
- • Most dips and sauces
Example Orders
Plain Wings Meal
- ✓ Naked traditional wings, no sauce (salt & pepper only)
- ✓ French fries, no seasoning
- ✓ Side salad with oil and vinegar
- ✓ Water or unsweetened tea
Tip: The key is getting wings WITHOUT any sauce
Grilled Option
- ✓ Naked tenders, plain
- ✓ Corn on the cob
- ✓ Side salad
Tip: Safer option avoiding the fryer
Quick Summary
Buffalo Wild Wings is tricky for low FODMAP diners because all their famous sauces contain garlic and/or onion. However, you CAN eat here by ordering wings or tenders completely plain.
Best bet: Naked traditional wings with NO sauce (just salt and pepper)
Always avoid: All sauces (yes, ALL of them), boneless wings (breaded), onion rings
The Sauce Problem
Every BWW sauce is off-limits for strict low FODMAP:
- Garlic is in almost every sauce
- Onion powder is common
- Even the “mild” sauces contain these ingredients
The solution: Order wings plain with just salt and pepper.
How to Order
- Say “naked” - This means no breading
- Say “no sauce” - Be very clear about this
- Request salt and pepper only - The simplest seasoning
- Ask about the fryer - Verify wings aren’t fried with breaded items
- Stick to simple sides - Fries, corn, side salad
Staff Communication Tips
Say:
“I need to order wings with NO sauce at all - not even a dry rub. Just traditional naked wings with salt and pepper. I also need to avoid garlic and onion in everything.”
Why You’re Still Going to BWW
If you’re with friends who want to watch the game at BWW, here’s your survival strategy:
- Traditional naked wings, plain
- French fries for sharing
- Side salad
- Focus on the game, not the food limitations
Last verified: January 2025. Menu items and ingredients can change. Always confirm with restaurant staff.