This collection of 30 air fryer sides is full of delicious side dish recipes perfect for any meal and any occasion. The air fryer makes it easy to cook up healthier sides that are full of great flavor.
Includes recipes suitable for vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, low carb, keto and paleo diets. Weight Watchers points are included for some recipes.
This collection of 30 air fryer sides is full of recipes that are flavorful, versatile, easy to make, and perfectly suited for pairing with your favorite main dishes.
The air fryer makes it incredibly simple to cook up healthier versions of so many different foods. And while I use it to whip up everything from breakfasts to main courses, and even desserts, I think the air fryer really shines when it comes to side dishes.
That’s exactly why I’ve gathered up what I think are the very best air fryer sides; the ones that I find myself making again and again.
From perfectly cooked green beans, broccoli, cabbage, corn, and asparagus to beloved classics like French fries, baked potatoes, stuffing, and garlic bread, plus some unexpected options, there’s an air fryer side dish for every meal and every occasion.
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Air Fryer Tips
- It’s important to avoid crowding the air fryer basket. Ensure your food is in a single layer with enough space around it so it will cook evenly and at the same rate.
- Learn how to preheat your air fryer for the very best results.
- Temperatures can vary depending on your air fryer make and model. Use the cooking times listed as a guide, check food for doneness, and adjust as needed.
So, are you ready to discover the best side dishes to make in the air fryer? Then read on!
30 Air Fryer Sides You’ll Love
1
Air Fryer Green Beans
These Air Fryer Green Beans are the perfect mix of easy, quick, and oh-so-tasty vegetable sides your whole family will love. Cooking them in the air fryer means you use the tiniest bit of low-calorie cooking oil, making them an even healthier dish. Plus, these green beans are highly adaptable. You can serve it as is or add spices and seasonings to suit your taste. Just the thing to serve up as a tasty side dish.If you have been searching for a different way to eat your veggies, then this recipe is for you!
2
Air Fryer Cabbage
Air Fryer Cabbage is a quick and easy side that pairs with all your favorite mains. Just 5 ingredients and a few minutes of prep time are all that’s needed to cook up this deliciously healthy side dish.While this air fried cabbage is the perfect dish for a St. Paddy’s day celebration, it’s also a great addition to all sorts of meals and main dishes, at any time of the year.
3
Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes turn out so light and fluffy inside and perfectly crispy on the outside, you will never want to make a baked potato any other way again!Super quick, super easy, stress-free sides like these delicious baked potatoes served with all the toppings are always a favorite. Making them in the air fryer means they’re ready to serve in far less time than the traditional oven method.
4
Air Fryer French Fries
French fries are a classic side dish that everyone craves! And it’s easy to make homemade French fries that crisp up perfectly thanks to the air fryer. All you need is 3 simple ingredients to make your very own delicious French fries from scratch whenever the mood strikes.Whether you serve them with burgers, hot dogs, chicken strips, fish, or steak, there is nothing better than a batch of warm crispy french fries straight from the air fryer!
5
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are the perfect side dish for your favorite meals.Lighter than French fries but just as crave-worthy, parmesan zucchini fries made in the air fryer are deliciously crisp and golden on the outside, yet moist and tender on the inside.Satisfyingly crunchy and totally dippable, air fryer zucchini fries will get the kids to happily eat their veggies and even beg for more.
6
Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings
This Cauliflower Wings Air Fryer recipe is a delicious, easy, and healthy side dish or snack that delivers tons of great buffalo wings flavor! Just 4 ingredients and less than 30 minutes are all that’s needed to make these zesty air fryer cauliflower wings.Air fried to crispy perfection and slathered in buffalo sauce, these cauliflower wings are a surprisingly satisfying stand-in for traditional buffalo wings.
7
Air Fryer Plantains
If you love the popular African and Cuban side dish of fried plantains like I do, then you are going to love these air fryer fried plantains! This is an easy to make and fuss free recipe that’s healthier than the traditional version.All that’s needed are 3 simple ingredients, a minimal amount of prep, and they cook up in just 10 minutes.
8
Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli
Making Frozen Broccoli in the Fryer is so quick and easy! In just 10 minutes you can serve up perfectly cooked crispy broccoli from frozen, and with no thawing required. This is a versatile and healthy side dish to serve with all your meals.
9
Frozen Garlic Bread in Air Fryer
Making frozen garlic bread in air fryer is so quick and easy! The perfect side dish for all your favorite meals, it goes from frozen to table in less than 10 minutes and turns out perfectly cooked every time.A great shortcut for busy weeknight dinners or whenever you hankered for a slice or two of this totally crave-worthy side dish.
10
Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Delicious and crispy air fryer Brussel sprouts make the perfect side dish or snack without the use of the oven. With just 4 ingredients, it’s quick and easy to make these tasty Brussel sprouts in air fryer in just a few minutes!They are an ideal side dish for easy weeknight dinners as well as Christmas Dinner, Thanksgiving, and other special occasions.
11
Italian Sausage in Air Fryer
Making Italian Sausage in Air Fryer is quick and simple, so it’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners and easy lunches. The perfect solution for those busy weeknights when you need to get dinner on the table fast. And when you cook Italian sausages in the air fryer you get deliciously juicy sausage every time.Air Fryer Italian Sausages are an affordable and versatile dish everyone will love!
12
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes are delicious and nutritious and ready to serve in minutes! This 3-ingredient sweet potato cubes air fryer recipe is not only the perfect holiday side dish, but it’s ideal for serving up at any meal. Loaded with fiber and potassium, rich in Vitamin A and beta-carotene, and lower in calories than white potatoes, this is a healthy side dish that you can feel good about enjoying several times a week.
13
Air Fryer Stuffing
Air Fryer Stuffing is a delicious, easy-to-make air fryer recipes that go with just about everything!It comes together quickly with very little prep work and cooks up perfectly in less than 15 minutes.Making stuffing in the air fryer is a great way to free up that precious oven space.
14
Crispy Easy Air Fryer Bacon
Cooking bacon in the air fryer really is quick and easy, which means you can enjoy delicious air fryer bacon whenever the mood strikes.Simply toss in a couple of strips, and the air fryer gives you perfectly crispy bacon in just minutes. The perfect breakfast side dish, you can also use air fried bacon on sandwiches, salads, and crumbled on top of soups, pizza, and more!Once you make bacon in air fryer, you may never want to cook it any other way.
15
Air Fryer Mushrooms
Simple to make and loaded with flavor, air fryer mushrooms are the perfect side dish. These easy air fryer mushrooms have gourmet appeal and are the type of side dish you’d find in a high-end restaurant. This impressive recipe takes just minutes to prepare and cooks quickly, so it’s an ideal side for both busy weeknight meals and special occasions.
16
Corn Ribs Air Fryer
Making Corn Ribs Air Fryer style is a fun twist on traditional corn on the cob!This infamous corn ribs air fryer TikTok recipe really is the perfect side dish, appetizer, party food, or snack. Using an air fryer gives you that grilled corn taste, and paired with the cheesy coating and spicy mayo makes these air fryer corn ribs practically irresistible!
17
Air Fryer Beets
This Air Fryer Beets recipe transforms ordinary beets into a crispy side dish that’s bursting with flavor and natural sweetness. Unbelievably easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, this colorful, flavorful, and healthy side dish is perfect for any occasion.The air fryer gives you a batch of tender, perfectly roasted beets ready to serve in no time.
18
Crispy Air Fryer Okra
Crispy, and crunchy outside and tender inside, Air Fryer Okra is a totally delicious dish that will have the entire family coming back for more! With a minimal amount of prep and barely any time to cook, this affordable and versatile side dish can be ready to serve with all sorts of main dishes.Making air fried okra is healthier than traditional methods, so you can whip up a batch to satisfy your cravings guilt-free.
19
Air Fryer Asparagus
Cooking asparagus in the air fryer requires just 3 simple ingredients and is ready in a fraction of the time as traditional methods. The perfect accompaniment for chicken, seafood, steak and more, this healthy side is roasted with the tiniest amount oil and sprinkling of salt, allowing the flavor of asparagus to really shine.Trust me when I say that air fryer asparagus will become your favorite side dish!
20
Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
This recipe for Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes gives you perfectly baked sliced potatoes that are not just delicious but are also truly stunning.The thinly sliced crevices unique to Hasselback potatoes are ideal for holding all flavorful seasonings. A delicious side dish for pairing with grilled steak, pork chops, roast chicken, and more.
21
Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables
Making Frozen Vegetables in Air Fryer is so quick and easy! In just 10 minutes you can serve up perfectly cooked veggies from frozen, and with no thawing required.Keeping a bag of good-for-you frozen veggies on hand means you can have a versatile, healthy side dish ready to serve with any meal.
22
Air Fryer Butternut Squash
Air fryer butternut squash is flavorful, warm, and comforting. The squash cooks up nutty and silky and complements all sorts of entree, making it an ideal side dish for any meal.Whole butternut squash in the air fryer requires almost no prep work, and the result is a delicious and versatile side dish everyone will love.
23
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
This Air Fryer Baby Potatoes recipe is a simple and versatile side dish that is so easy to make. Toss baby potatoes with olive oil and Italian seasoning, then roast in the air fryer until crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Boby potatoes cook up quick, so this side dish is just the thing for busy weeknight dinners or a weekend brunch.
24
Easy Air Fryer Fried Pickles
You will love these crave-worthy crispy Air Fryer Fried Pickles that are so easy and quick to make! Fried Pickles are perfect for serving up as an easy and delicious side dish for quick dinners, weekend lunches, and game day spreads.Plus, Air Fryer Fried Pickles are a lighter alternative to traditional deep-fried versions, making them a guilt-free side dish everyone will love.
25
Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
French fries are a beloved side dish, and making frozen French fries in the air fryer means you can have them ready to serve in jusrt minutes.It really is quick and easy to whip up a tasty batch of air fryer frozen fries, especially since you don’t need to thaw the fries before cooking.French fries crisp up perfectly in the air fryer, and since they are made with no oil, they are much healthier than deep fried versions.
26
Air Fryer Onions
These sweet, tender air fryer onions are straight-up delicious.An easy and super versatile side dish that you can serve with just about everything. Pair them with steak, chicken, pork, burgers, and sandwiches, and even pile on pizza. The possibilities are endless!Air fryer onions are a simple and affordable way to add tons of flavor to all sorts of meals.
27
Frozen Hash Browns In Air Fryer
Making Frozen Hash Browns in Air Fryer is easy and gives you hash browns that are perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy inside every time! This classic side dish is super versatile, affordable, and a true family favorite.Frozen hash browns go from freezer to air fryer to table in just minutes, so you can easily whip up a delicious side dish that works for any meal.
28
Air Fryer Pineapple
Air Fryer Pineapple turns out sweet, juicy, and perfectly caramelized with charred, golden edges, just like you get when making grilled pineapple! With just 3 ingredients and less than 20 minutes, you’ve got a healthy and versatile side dish ready to serve.This air fryer pinapple side pairs perfectly with pork and chicken, and is ideal for just about any Asian recipe.
29
Air Fryer Heart Potatoes
It’s so easy to make deliciously crispy Heart Potatoes in the air fryer or oven. This delicious side dish is fun and easy to make. All that’s needed is to grab your heart shaped cookie cutters to create these adorable Heart Shaped Potatoes.Air fryer heart shaped potatoes are a super fun and festive Valentine’s Day side dish or snack that everyone will love!
30
Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Air Fryer Slow Roasted Tomatoes are made with 10 minutes of prep and just 4 ingredients. Full of amazing flavor, these make a delicious side dish for a variety of main dishes. Amp up the flavor of your roasted meats, pasta dishes and rice with these easy to make roasted tomatoes in the air fryer.Affordable and fuss-free, this side dish recipe is a great way to use up extra tomatoes from your summer garden too.
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