The vegan options at Buffalo Wild Wings are so much better than you would think! Their Asian Zing Cauliflower Wings are incredible. Just be sure to ask for them to be “baked” and NOT fried… and of course, no ranch. Their Black Bean Burger was updated in 2021 and no longer includes egg and dairy–as long as you order with NO cheese or ranch.
Please pay attention to the modifications that need to be made on all of these items. Unfortunately, Buffalo Wild Wings is still frying all of their fried items in cow fat.
This means their fries and tortilla chips are a no go for vegans or even vegetarians. Eeek.
If you see an update or change that needs to be made to this guide, please let us know
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Vegan Options at Buffalo Wild Wings
–> Be Aware: Fried items (including tortilla chips and fries) are fried in COW FAT at Buffalo Wild Wings.
Appetizer
- Asian Zing Cauliflower Wings. Order with NO ranch and specify for these to be BAKED and NOT fried*. We have been informed that every location has been taught how to “bake” these “wings” but we suggest verifying this is an option your location can do before ordering.
–> Since baked items take longer to cook than frying, the baked cauliflower wings will take about 20 minutes to prepare.
Entrees
The burger and wrap come with menu items that are fried so choose a different side that is NOT fried. The burger does share a grill with animal menu items. You choose your level of comfort.
- Southwest Black Bean Burger*. Order with NO cheese or ranch. The fries* it comes with are fried in beef fat. Choose a different side … the burger* comes with tomato, pickles, lettuce, onion and guacamole. Be aware this burger is spicy.
- Garden Salad with White Wine Vinaigrette. Order with NO cheese or croutons.
- Classic Chicken Wrap. Order with NO chicken or cheese. Ask for the burrito to be loaded up with more of the veggies already in the wrap. Choose Vegan sauce from below. Ask for avocado (optional)
Sides
- Side Garden Salad with White Wine Vinaigrette. Order with NO cheese or croutons.
- Carrots & Celery
- Mandarin Oranges
Vegan Sauces / Dressing
- Salsa
- Guacamole or Avocado Smash
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Marinara
- Korean BBQ Sauce
- Blazin’ Sauce
- Sweet BBQ Sauce
- Teriyaki Sauce
- Wild Sauce
- Mango Habanero Sauce
- Hot Sauce
- Caribbean Jerk Sauce
- White Wine Vinaigrette
*ALL fried items (including tortilla chips and fries) are fried in BEEF FAT at Buffalo Wild Wings. Cross-contact is likely on the grill as well. As with any restaurant that is not 100% vegan or does not offer a designated cooking space for their vegan options, cross-contamination can occur and fryers/grills may be shared with animal products. You can choose what your level of comfort is with these potential issues.
Buffalo Wild Wings Vegan FAQ
Are Buffalo Wild Wings Pretzel Knots no longer vegan?
Great question. We have learned that the most recent allergen guide (May 2025) Buffalo Wild Wings has attached to their website shows egg as being an allergen in the Pretzel Knots now. This is a change so we have removed the Pretzel Knots from the guide above and have contacted BWW to confirm. Updates will continue as we learn more.
Why aren’t the Chips & Salsa vegan at Buffalo Wild Wings?
According to their allergen & preparation page, the tortilla chips are fried in beef shortening… aka cow fat.
Is the Buffalo Wild Wings Black Bean Burger vegan?
Yes, with modifications. Buffalo Wild Wings updated their black bean patty in 2021 to a fully vegan Morningstar version. When ordering the burger, you do have to ask for NO cheese or ranch but otherwise, it is vegan.
It wasn’t always this way. Their veggie burger used to contain BOTH dairy and eggs. A win for sports-watching vegans everywhere.
Are Buffalo Wild Wings Fries Vegan?
No. Unfortunately, Buffalo Wild Wings uses beef fat in their fryers.
Can I eat WFPB (Whole Food Plant Based) at Buffalo Wild Wings?
A little… Carrots & Celery. Technically, it’s a wing accompaniment but at least it’s something. Order with NO ranch. Add avocado.
Our Picks
Ryan’s Pick: The Southwest Bean Burger is a little bare but good. The Asian Zing Cauliflower Wings (baked) and the Everything Pretzel Knots are great. (<– pretzel knots are no longer vegan)
Jen’s Pick: Love love love the Asian Zing Cauliflower Wings. Baked!
More Links and Info
- For a look at Buffalo Wild Wings full menu, check out the Buffalo Wild Wings Menu Page
. - Information pulled from Buffalo Wild Wings Nutrition and Allergen Page.
- Not seeing exactly what you were wanting? Our Vegan Guides Main Page has over 315 popular restaurant chains, in the Untied States, to choose from including locations like Applebee’s and Chili’s.
- Disclaimer: We do everything possible at VeggL to make sure all our Vegan Guides are as up to date as possible, but sometimes menus and menu items can change. VeggL is not responsible for incorrect or outdated information. Always check with your location and server to confirm items are vegan when ordering. If you notice something that needs to be corrected – please let us know!
