30 Everyday Side Dish Recipes in the Air Fryer

Side dishes don’t have to be an afterthought, especially when you’ve got an air fryer on your counter. These 30 everyday recipes make it easy to whip up crispy vegetables, golden potatoes, and flavorful extras that round out any meal in minutes. With simple ingredients and quick cook times, you’ll find yourself turning to these sides again and again for weeknight dinners, weekend gatherings, and everything in between.

Easy Air Fryer Green Beans

Air Fryer Green Beans are so simple to make and they turn out perfectly crispy and tender when cooked in the air fryer. So why not save yourself a few steps and cook your green beans with a tasty seasoning in the air fryer. Get the Recipe

Street Corn Roasted Potatoes

Combining crispy air-fried potatoes with the zesty, creamy flavors of street corn, this Street Corn Roasted Potatoes recipe is a vibrant and delicious side that pairs perfectly with everything from grilled meats to tacos. Get the recipe

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Learn how to make the perfect Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts that are tender on the inside and incredibly crunchy on the outside. Get the Recipe

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Air Fryer Hasselback Sweet Potatoes are not just a side dish; they’re a beautiful and flavorful addition to any meal. With their crispy edges and tender centers, these sweet potatoes are bound to become a new staple in your kitchen. Get the recipe

Air Fryer Stuffing

Air Fryer Stuffing is a beloved holiday side dish, made with dried bread cubes, chicken broth, onions, celery, seasonings, and butter. The air fryer gets the edges of the bread crispy and delicious. Get the recipe

Air Fryer Broccoli

Air Fryer Broccoli is a great side dish that takes less than 10 minutes to make in the air fryer and leads to a low-calorie, low-carb healthy side dish. Get the Recipe

Air Fryer Parsnips

These Air Fryer Parsnips are roasted in the air fryer with just some olive oil and seasonings and they turn out perfectly crispy and flavorful in under 12 minutes. Get the Recipe

Air Fryer Ranch Roasted Broccoli

This Air Fryer Ranch Roasted Broccoli takes your typical broccoli and elevates it with Ranch seasoning and a crispy air frying that makes it oh so tasty. Get the Recipe

Air Fryer Green Bean Casserole

Air Fryer Green Bean Casserole is a beloved holiday side dish featuring fresh green beans, creamy mushroom soup, and crispy fried onions. Why not make it in the air fryer this year! Get the recipe

Air Fryer Cabbage

Air Fryer Cabbage is a fantastic side dish to make for any meal you’re cooking up in the air fryer. With just a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, you have a crispy, flavorful cabbage. Get the Recipe

Easy Air Fryer Beets

This Air Fryer Beets recipe takes a naturally sweet and earthy ingredient and transforms it into a crispy, delectable delight in just under 20 minutes in the air fryer. Get the Recipe

Air Fryer Corn Ribs

These delicious Air Fryer Corn Ribs are not only super fun to eat, they are just the right amount of crispy, sweet, and juicy. We love them for snacking and to take as an appetizer for parties. Get the Recipe

Air Fryer Baby Carrots

These Air Fryer Baby Carrots are cooked simply in the air fryer with just olive oil and simple seasonings to make a sweet, easy, and delicious side dish. Get the Recipe

Air Fryer Potatoes and Onions

Air Fryer Potatoes and Onions are a great side dish made with just a few ingredients, including russet or red potatoes and sweet onions. They get the perfect amount of crispy and caramelized in the air fryer. Get the Recipe

Air Fryer Delicata Squash

Air Fryer Delicata Squash is one of my favorites to make as a side dish. After roasting it in the air fryer, it’s sweet and creamy with edible skin and a delicate flavor that goes with anything else you’re serving. Get the Recipe

Air Fryer Acorn Squash

Air Fryer Acorn Squash cooks quickly in the air fryer and comes out with a soft silky interior that’s perfect for mashing or turning into a tasty side dish, or even using as a soup bowl. Get the Recipe

Easy Air Fryer Asparagus

This easy air fryer asparagus is a quick way to make a veggie side dish in just a few minutes in the air fryer. It can be cooked to your preference – tender and crisp. Get the Recipe

Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower

Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower is so easy to make in the air fryer and it’s a great healthy side dish or snack that makes cauliflower taste like a treat. Get the Recipe

Easy Homemade Air Fryer Biscuits

These Easy Homemade Air Fryer Biscuits are really quick to make and they bake up warm and fluffy in the air fryer in less time than the oven. They have a flaky, buttery texture that just melts in your mouth and pairs well with a variety of meals. Get the recipe

Air Fryer Onions

Air Fryer Onions are spectacularly sweet, tender, and delicious. They make a great addition to burgers, steaks, and fajitas and have an addictive quality you won’t understand until you try them. Get the Recipe

Air Fryer Shishito Peppers

Lightly blistered shishito peppers crisp in the air fryer with a smoky char and mild heat. These Air Fryer Shishito Peppers are an easy snack that are filled with smoky, charred, and delectable flavors. Get the Recipe

Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Air Fryer Garlic Bread is a simple combination of fluffy French bread, butter, and garlic that turns out to be perfectly crispy and unexpectedly heavenly. Get the recipe

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

You will be stunned how easy it is to make air fryer spaghetti squash. This simple kitchen tool makes perfect spaghetti squash without the trouble of the oven or microwave. Get the Recipe

Air Fryer Cottage Fries

These Air Fryer Cottage Fries are so easy to make in the air fryer and the result is a potato with a satisfying crispy exterior and fluffy interior. Get the Recipe

Air Fryer Corn Bread

This recipe for Air Fryer Corn Bread is made with simple staple ingredients like cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and creamed corn. It’s an easy and quick way to make perfectly crispy and moist bread. Get the recipe

Air Fryer Parmesan Sweet Potatoes

These Air Fryer Parmesan Sweet Potatoes make a perfect side dish for your meal. They are super quick to make and have a great balance of sweet and savory flavor that you’ll love. Get the Recipe

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is delicious and super easy to make. The cauliflower florets are breaded and air fried to crispy perfection, then drenched in tasty buffalo sauce and dipped in blue cheese dip. Get the recipe

Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes

These Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes are coated in a tasty blend of oil and seasonings to make a simple yet delicious side dish that goes with just about any main dish. Get the Recipe

Air Fryer Peppers and Onions

Air Fryer Peppers and Onions are seasoned with spices to create a super easy and low-carb lunch or dinner, with red and green bell peppers and chunks of sweet roasted onions. You won’t believe how much flavor develops in the air fryer. Get the recipe

Air Fryer Crispy Smashed Potatoes

These Air Fryer Crispy Smashed Potatoes, slathered with butter and seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper, make a delicious side for any meal.  Get the Recipe