Buffalo Wild Wings Allergen Guide

Before you order a platter of Buffalo Wild Wings boneless chicken wings or share an order of fried pickles and ultimate nachos, check this quick reference guide to discover which menu items are made with one or more of the major food allergens.

As a bonus, read through to the end of the report for a list of the foods made without any of the major allergens.

This report is a source of information about Buffalo Wild Wings allergens to help individuals decide if the restaurant offers food options that fit their dietary goals. We publish information for reference only. We do not provide nutrition advice. Please consult your physician for dietary guidance.

Buffalo Wild Wings Allergen Menu

Allergen information is sourced from the fast casual restaurant and based on standard formulations of menu items available in the U.S., excluding any substitutions.

Wings, Sauces and Rubs

Boneless wings, traditional wings, cauliflower wings, and chicken tenders are fried in beef shortening. Wings are cooked in common oil and both chicken and cauliflower may be sauced in the same bowls.

Here is the list of allergens for wings, sauces, rubs, and dips.

Allergens in Wings and Tenders

Wings & Tenders	Allergens
Boneless Wings	Gluten, Wheat
Traditional Wings	May contain gluten, wheat
Cauliflower Wings	Gluten, Wheat
Chicken Tenders	Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat

Dips	Allergens
Bleu Cheese	Egg, Milk
Ranch Dressing	Egg, Milk
Honey Mustard	Egg
Southwestern Ranch	Egg, Milk

Dressings, Rubs & Sauces	Allergens
Asian Zing	Gluten, Soy, Wheat
BBQ Ranch	Egg, Milk
Bleu Cheese Dressing	Egg, Milk
Buffalo Bleu	Egg, Milk
Buffalo Dry Rub	Milk
Caesar Dressing	Egg, Fish (anchovy), Milk
Chile-Lime Dressing	Egg
Crema	Milk
Hatch Queso	Milk
Lemon Pepper	Egg
Mango Habanero Crema	Milk
Medium	Egg
Orange Chicken	Gluten, Soy, Wheat
Original Buffalo	Milk, Soy
Mild	Egg
Parmesan Garlic	Egg, Milk, Sesame
Ranch Dressing	Egg, Milk
Sauce Sauce	Gluten, Soy, Wheat
Southwestern Ranch Dressing	Egg, Milk
Spicy Garlic	Egg
Teriyaki	Gluten, Soy, Wheat
Thai Curry	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat

All dry rubs except buffalo dry rub, are made without major allergens.

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Breakfast

Select locations offer egg & cheese sandwiches, wraps, and other breakfast items. Review the chart below for the list of major food allergens in the breakfast menu.

Allergens in Breakfast Options

Menu Items	Allergens
American Breakfast with bacon or sausage	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat
B-Dubs Breakfast Bowl	Egg, Milk
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Boneless Chicken Wrap	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Breakfast Sandwich with bacon or sausage	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Breakfast Wrap with bacon or sausage	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat

Bar Food

Review the allergen chart for declared allergens in Buffalo Wild Wings pretzel knots, chicken tots, nachos, and other bar food options.

Allergens in Buffalo Wild Wings Bar Food

For sampler platter of wings and signature sauces, check wings allergen grid above.

Menu Items	Allergens
Asian Zing Cauliflower Wings	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Buffalo Chicken Tots	Egg, Milk
Cheddar Cheese Curds with Southwestern Ranch	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Chips & Dips Trio	Milk
Everything Pretzel Knots with Beer Cheese & Honey Mustard	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Wheat
Fried Pickles with Southwestern Ranch	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Hatch Queso with Chips	Milk
Hatch Queso with Chips and Chili	Milk, Soy
Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara	Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Onion Rings with Southwestern Ranch	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Ultimate Nachos	Milk
Ultimate Nachos with Chili	Milk, Soy

Burgers

Review the table below for a list of declared allergens in burgers and cheeseburgers at Buffalo Wild Wings (excluding french fries or other side dishes).

Allergens in Buffalo Wild Wings Burgers

Burger Menu	Allergens
All-American Bacon Cheeseburger	Egg, Milk, Gluten, Soy, Wheat
All-American Cheeseburger	Egg, Milk, Gluten, Soy, Wheat
Bacon Mac & Cheese Burger	Egg, Milk, Gluten, Soy, Wheat
Bacon Smashed Hatch Chile Burger	Egg, Milk, Gluten, Soy, Wheat
BBQ Bacon Burger	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Mushroom Swiss Burger	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Southwestern Black Bean Burger	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat
The Cheesiest Burger	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Triple Bacon Cheeseburger	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat

Burger Options and Toppings	Allergens
Black Bean Burger Patty	Gluten, Soy, Wheat
Challah Bun	Gluten, Soy, Wheat
American Cheese	Milk, Soy
Bleu Cheese Crumbles	Milk
Cheddar Cheese	Milk
Pepper Jack Cheese	Milk
Swiss Cheese	Milk
Bacon Aioli	Egg, Milk
Hatch Chile Aioli	Egg
Mayo	Egg

Triple patty bacon cheeseburger from Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant.

Sandwiches

Here are the declared allergens in Buffalo Wild Wings sandwiches and chicken wraps.

Allergens in Sandwiches & More

Menu Items	Allergens
Bacon Patty Melt	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Beer Cheese Beef Cheesesteak	Milk, Gluten, Soy, Wheat (may contain sesame)
Beer Cheese Chicken Cheesesteak	Milk, Gluten, Soy, Wheat (may contain sesame)
BLT Sandwich	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat (may contain soy)
Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wrap	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat (may contain sesame, soy, tree nuts)
Chicken Parm Melt	Egg, Milk, Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat (may contain tree nuts)
Classic Chicken Sandwich	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Classic Chicken Wrap with Pulled Chicken (see sauces)	Gluten, Milk, Wheat (may contain egg, sesame, soy, tree nuts)
Classic Chicken Wrap with Boneless Chicken (see sauces)	Gluten, Milk, Wheat (may contain egg, sesame, soy, tree nuts)
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich*	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Southern Chicken Sandwich*	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Street Tacos	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Wheat
Hand-Breaded Chicken Breast (a la carte)	Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat

*Served with chile-lime slaw

IMPORTANT

A risk of cross-contact with other foods may occur during the preparation of any menu item.

Quesadillas

Check the allergen chart below for Buffalo Wild Wings quesadilla menu.

Optional add-ins grilled chicken, ground beef, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and/or salsa are made without major allergens.

Allergens in Quesadillas

Menu Items	Allergens
Loaded Steak Quesadilla	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat*
Salsa Verde Chicken Quesadilla	Gluten, Milk, Wheat (may contain egg)*
Smoky Mushroom Quesadilla	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat*
Southwest Chicken Quesadilla	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat*

* May also contain sesame, soy, and tree nuts (coconut).

IMPORTANT

This report is for informational purposes only. Restaurants may change recipes or suppliers without notice. Check the Buffalo Wild Wings official website and ask the restaurant manager to confirm the most up-to-date list of allergens in the food. Neither Nutrition & Ingredients nor its staff assume any responsibility for individuals with food allergies or sensitivities. Consult your physician for health and dietary advice.

Fried chicken tenders with text list of allergens.

Salads

Here is a list of the declared allergens in Buffalo Wild Wings big salads with suggested salad dressing.

Allergens in Buffalo Wild Wings

Menu Items	Allergens
Chicken Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing	Egg, Fish (anchovy), Gluten, Wheat (may contain sesame, soy, tree nuts)
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad with Bleu Cheese Dressing	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad with Bleu Cheese Dressing	Egg, Milk (may contain gluten, sesame, soy, tree nuts, wheat)
Honey BBQ Chicken Salad	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat (may contain sesame, soy, tree nuts)

Side Dishes

Review the table below for Buffalo Wild Wing’s declared list of allergens in potato wedges, fries, and other side dishes.

Allergens in Buffalo Wild Wings Sides

Menu Items	Allergens
Cheddar Cheese Curds with Southwestern Ranch	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat
French Fries	None (cooked in beef shortening)
Mac & Cheese	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Onion Rings with Southwestern Ranch Dressing	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Potato Wedges	Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Ranch Dressing	Egg, Milk
Tots	None (cooked in beef shortening)

IMPORTANT

If you or anyone in your group has food allergies, discuss your concerns with the restaurant manager before placing an order.

Kids Meals

Allergens in Kids Menu

Menu Items	Allergens
Boneless Wings	Gluten, Wheat (see sauces above)
Traditional Wings	None (may contain gluten, wheat)
Cheeseburger	Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Grilled Cheese	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat (may contain sesame)
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders	Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Mac & Cheese	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat
French Fries	None (cooked in beef shortening)

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Highly refined oil, even if derived from a particular allergen group, is exempted from federal regulation. For example, refined soybean oil is not considered a common allergen.

Desserts

Here is the list of declared allergens in brownies, cookies, and other dessert options at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Optional dessert toppings, including caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, cherry sauce, and maraschino cherries are made without major allergens.

Allergens in Sweet Treats

Menu Items	Allergens
Chocolate Chunk Brownie Skillet	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Chocolate Fudge Cake	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Ghirardelli Chocolate Chunk Brownie	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Ice Cream Sundae	Milk
Loaded Ice Cream	Gluten, Milk, Wheat (may contain egg, soy, tree nuts)
New York Style Cheesecake	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie	Egg, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat (may contain peanuts, tree nuts)
Whipped Cream	Milk

Menu Items Made Without Allergens

Individuals with food sensitivities who seek to follow an allergy-free diet may want to consider foods made without common allergens.

The table below includes a list of the foods at Buffalo Wild Wings that are made without the nine major food allergens: eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, or wheat.

Menu Items Made Without Allergens

Menu Item	Menu Item
Bacon Crumbles	Lemon Pepper Dry Rub
Blazin’ Knockout Sauce	Mandarin Oranges in Extra Light Syrup
Caramel Sauce	Mango Habanero Sauce
Carrot Sticks	Maraschino Cherry
Celery Sticks	Naked Chicken Tenders
Caribbean Jerk Sauce	Nashville Hot Sauce
Chipotle BBQ Dry Rub	Passion Fruit Nojito
Chips & House-made Guacamole	Pico de Gallo
Chips & Salsa	Pulled Chicken
Chocolate Sauce	Rice (select locations)
French Fries	Salsa
Desert Heat Dry Rub	Salt and Vinegar Dry Rub
Golden Fire Sauce	Sauteed Mushrooms
Grilled Chicken Breast	Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
Grilled White Onions	Sirloin Beef
Ground Beef	Strawberry Lemonade
Hamburger Patty	Strawberry Sauce
Honey BBQ Sauce	Sweet BBQ Sauce
Hot Sauce	Thick-Cut Bacon
House-Made Guacamole	Vidalia Onion Vinaigrette
Jammin’ Jalapeno Sauce	Wild Sauce
Ketchup	Yellow Mustard

Note, however, that Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants are not allergen-free nor gluten-free environments.

Although staff at Buffalo Wild Wings may follow strict safety procedures when preparing and cooking food, the restaurant cannot guarantee 100% safe food options.

Kitchen space is limited. Meals are prepared on shared equipment, including fryers and grills. As such, there is a risk of cross-contamination between food products.

Menu items made without a declared food allergen may still contain or come in contact with other foods and ingredients during preparation, cooking, or serving.

Moreover, recipes and ingredients may vary by location. Individuals with food allergies should discuss dietary concerns with the manager of the restaurant before ordering.

Individuals with celiac disease should consult their physician before deciding which foods are the right choice for their diet.

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

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