Small Fries$2.19
Natural-cut, skin-on, sea-salted.
Sides · Fries · Chili · 2026 prices
Wendy's Sides & Fries Menu with prices
Natural-cut sea-salted fries, loaded Baconator Fries, baked potatoes, Apple Bites and the famous never-frozen beef chili — here's the full Wendy's sides menu with 2026 price estimates and calories. Prices are estimates that vary by location.
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No Wendy's order is complete without a side. The chain is known for fresh, natural-cut fries tossed in sea salt, the rich Wendy's chili that's been a menu staple since 1969, hearty baked potatoes, and even fresh Apple Bites for a lighter option. Below you'll find every side with a current 2026 price estimate and approximate calories, so you know exactly what pairs best with your burger or nuggets.
Full sides menu · 2026 prices
Wendy's sides with prices
Prices are per item; sizes and availability vary by location. Calories are approximate.
🍟 Natural-Cut Fries
Medium Fries$2.79
The most popular size.
Large Fries$3.29
For serious fry lovers or sharing.
🧀 Loaded & Cheese Fries
Baconator Fries$4.29
Fries piled with cheddar cheese sauce, shredded cheese & Applewood bacon.
Cheese Fries$3.79
Fries topped with warm cheddar cheese sauce.
Chili Cheese Fries~$4.49
Fries loaded with beef chili & cheese sauce (availability varies).
🌶️ Chili
Small Chili$2.69
Rich beef chili with beans, tomatoes & spices.
Large Chili$4.19
A hearty bowl — practically a meal on its own.
Top your chili with free shredded cheese, diced onions or hot sauce on request.
🥔 Baked Potatoes
Plain Baked Potato~$2.99
A big, fluffy Russet potato — add your own toppings.
Sour Cream & Chives Potato~$3.49
Baked potato with sour cream & chives.
Cheese Baked Potato~$3.99
Loaded with warm cheddar cheese sauce.
🍎 Other Sides
Apple Bites$1.29
Fresh, crisp apple slices — a lighter side and kids' favorite.
Seasoned Potatoes~$2.19
Breakfast-only seasoned potato wedges (morning hours).
Prices are 2026 estimates and vary by location. Wendy's restaurants are individually franchised, so exact prices, sizes and availability differ by location and change over time. Chili cheese fries and baked potatoes are not offered at every location. Confirm on the official Wendy's app. This is an independent guide, not affiliated with Wendy's.
A menu icon since 1969
The famous Wendy's chili
Wendy's chili is one of the most beloved items on the whole menu — a thick, slow-simmered beef chili with kidney and pinto beans, tomatoes, onions, celery, peppers and a signature blend of spices. It's made with Wendy's fresh, never-frozen beef, which is part of why fans keep coming back.
- ✓Small — about $2.69 (240 cal)
- ✓Large — about $4.19 (330 cal)
- ✓Free toppings: shredded cheddar, diced onion & hot sauce
- ✓Higher in protein and fiber than most fast-food sides
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About Wendy's sides
The sides are where Wendy's quietly distinguishes itself from the rest of the drive-thru. The natural-cut fries are cut from whole potatoes with the skin left on and finished with sea salt, giving them a heartier bite than the thin, uniform fries most chains pour. Pile on cheddar cheese sauce and Applewood bacon and they become Baconator Fries; add just the cheese sauce for cheese fries, or chili and cheese for the loaded chili-cheese version where it's offered.
Then there's the item longtime fans treat as the real star: Wendy's beef chili, on the menu since 1969 and still made with the same fresh, never-frozen beef as the burgers, simmered with kidney and pinto beans, tomatoes and a signature spice blend. It's higher in protein and fiber than almost any other fast-food side, and free toppings — shredded cheddar, diced onion, hot sauce — let you make it your own. The baked potatoes, from plain to cheese-loaded, are another filling, comparatively wholesome choice, though not every location carries them.
Pairing a side with your order
Almost any side can slot into a combo in place of the default fries — swapping in a small chili or a baked potato is an easy way to add protein or fiber to a burger order; our combos guide walks through how that math works. For the lighter end, Apple Bites come in at just 35 calories. To see how the sides fit alongside every burger, chicken item and drink, browse the full menu. Sizes, prices and availability vary by franchise location, and the figures here are 2026 estimates.
Good to know
Wendy's sides FAQ
How much is Wendy's chili?
A small chili is around $2.69 and a large is about $4.19 in 2026. Prices are estimates and vary by location — confirm on the Wendy's app.
Are Wendy's fries vegan or gluten-free?
Wendy's natural-cut fries are made without animal ingredients and are cooked in vegetable oil, so many vegans eat them — but they're fried in shared equipment, so they are not certified gluten-free and cross-contact with gluten and other allergens is possible. If you have celiac disease or a serious allergy, check the current allergen information at your location.
What baked potato options does Wendy's have?
Where offered, you can get a plain baked potato (~$2.99), sour cream & chives (~$3.49) or cheese baked potato (~$3.99). Not every location carries baked potatoes, so availability varies.
What's in Wendy's chili?
Wendy's chili is made with fresh, never-frozen beef, kidney and pinto beans, tomatoes, onions, celery, green peppers and a blend of chili spices. You can add free shredded cheese, diced onion or hot sauce.
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