Besides celery, what vegetable sticks are traditionally served with Buffalo wings?

Besides celery, Buffalo wings are traditionally served with carrot sticks.

The usual plate pairs hot, saucy wings with cool, crisp vegetables: celery sticks and carrots. Their crunch contrasts with the fried chicken, while their mild flavor provides a refreshing break from the peppery sauce. They are also commonly eaten with blue-cheese dressing, which adds creamy richness and tang.

Carrot sticks are sometimes described as baby carrots, although restaurants may serve cut strips or batons instead. The vegetable side is a convention of Buffalo-wing service rather than an ingredient in the wing sauce itself. That distinction matters because some people assume the carrots are part of the original seasoning or garnish recipe.

Buffalo wings became associated with Buffalo, New York, after their emergence at the Anchor Bar in 1964. As the dish spread nationally, serving customs varied: ranch dressing became especially common outside Western New York, while celery and carrots remained familiar accompaniments. Pepper strips, radishes, and cucumbers can appear on modern platters, but they are not the standard traditional pairing.