These Air Fryer Side Dishes are quick and easy to make, and perfect to serve at a family dinner! From french fries to cauliflower wings, to crispy sweet potatoes. We have it all right here!
Since buying an air fryer, I've fallen in love with how convenient it is. Not only you can make a delicious side dish faster and with far less oil but the food turns out so crispy!
I hope that these easy air fryer recipes inspire you to try something new! All of these 23 recipes are healthy, packed with flavor, and can be prepared even by beginners.
What is an Air Fryer?
An air fryer is like a powerful small convection oven that uses hot air to cook food. Because of that, you can cook with far less oil and still get crispy and delicious vegetables, potatoes, and even meat.
Unlike a deep fryer, air fryers give food a crispy texture while keeping it healthier. This is why they've become so popular over the last couple of years.
Best Air Fryer Side Dish Recipes
Make your weeknight dinners fun and exciting by making one of these air fryer sides!
Even the best main dishes need a tasty side dish so I've picked only the best air fryer recipes for you!
I have to say, my favorites are the air fryer smashed potatoes and air fryer tater tots. 😛
Air Fryer Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings
Tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, these Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings are an easy side dish! Top with green onions and sesame seeds enjoy! Your whole family will love them!
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Air Fryer Crispy Tempeh
This Crispy Air Fryer Tempeh is marinated in a delicious smoky maple glaze! It's easy to make, and is naturally vegan and gluten-free!
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Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes are simple and easy to make and are the perfect side dish! They're crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with garlic flavor!
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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
This Provolone Grilled Cheese with Honey tastes like a gourmet meal, but comes together in just 10 minutes! It's cheesy, stretchy, and has just enough sweetness to balance out the salty flavors!
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Air Fryer Pita Chips
This Air Fryer Pita Chips recipe is healthy, ultra-crispy, and customizable! It's easy to make and comes together in just 15 minutes.
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Air Fryer Baby Carrots
These Air Fryer Baby Carrots are the most flavor yet simple side dish. They are the perfect accompaniment to any protein or side for upcoming holiday meals. The baby carrots are tossed with a few simple ingredients, and served over a bed of whipped feta because cheese is a must when it comes to vegetables.
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Air Fryer Asparagus
Learn how to cook asparagus in the air fryer with 4 simple ingredients. This crispy, tender, and EASY air fryer asparagus recipe makes a fast and healthy side dish. Top with parmesan cheese for more flavor and enjoy!
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Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
These lighter Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are the perfect starter, side dish or snack. They're crisp and golden on the outside, yet moist and tender on the inside. It's a good thing they take only 20 minutes to make, you'll be obsessed!
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Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Make Air Fryer Garlic Bread in just a few minutes - crispy, buttery and filled with flavor! With the best garlic butter made from simple ingredients, it's all done with just a few simple steps.
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Air fryer Roasted Eggplant
Make healthy and tasty Air fryer roasted eggplant in just 15 minutes. These spicy eggplant cubes are so versatile and can be used as a side dish or in pasta, curries, or salads.
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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are an irresistible crispy and savory vegetable side dish made in a fraction of the time. Crispy, healthy, and so easy to make!
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Air Fryer French Fries
These Air Fryer Homemade French Fries are delicious, crispy, and so easy to make using your air fryer! These fries are healthier compared to the regular ones, because they use far less oil!
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Air Fryer Tater Tots
There's a good reason why tater tots are so popular to make in an air fryer — they come out perfectly cooked and crispy! This recipe is an easy, beginner-friendly way to make air fryer tater tots with pro tips to make them extra crispy.
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Air Fryer Okra
You may have never heard of Air Fryer Okra, but trust me, it's so good! You only need 5 ingredients, and these okra fries take just 15 minutes to get browned and crispy in the air fryer.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and perfect with any meal. This recipe is great for a quick weeknight dinner or a summer cookout, too! It’s so easy to serve with burgers, grilled chicken, ribs, or just a crunchy afternoon snack.
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Air Fryer Onion Rings
Homemade Air Fryer Onion Rings with no egg or buttermilk - zesty onions coated in crispy panko crumbs, chickpea flour, and spices for crispy, irresistible air-fried onion rings.
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Air Fryer Broccoli
These Air Fryer Broccoli are simple to prepare and come together in 15 minutes! It’s an easy way to add veg to every meal. Finish with a little lemon juice and enjoy!
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Air Fryer Green Beans
These Air Fryer Green Beans are tender, crisp, and perfectly seasoned with a little salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Enjoy these deliciously snackable vegan green beans as an easy weeknight side dish.
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Air Fryer Cauliflower
Air fryer cauliflower is ready in 10 minutes, with only a few minutes of prep. Making this in the air fryer is a much quicker alternative to roasted cauliflower, which often takes 30 to 40 minutes.
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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob comes together with just 3 ingredients! It's so easy to make, turns out crispy, juicy, and is ready in just 20 minutes!
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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Easy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are fast and tasty, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and deliciously seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper. Enjoy them on their own or load them with your favorite toppings like cream cheese or sour cream!
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Air Fryer Butternut Squash
Tender, crisp, and lightly caramelized air fryer butternut squash cooks in just 15 minutes. It's a delicious side or snack and is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and paleo!
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Air fryer Potato Wedges
Air fried Potato Wedges are a crowd-pleaser, even picky eaters love them. This recipe makes wedges of fluffy potatoes and is easy to make, cheap, and versatile. You can add your favorite seasoning to make them different every time!
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If you're looking for more great air fryer recipes, check out Air Fryer Granola, Air Fryer Beyond Burger, and Air Fryer Pecans.
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