9 Air Fryer Sides You Should Never Overlook

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It’s no secret the air fryer is all the rage lately in kitchens everywhere and there’s good reason behind it. This magical countertop appliance cooks things quicker than a traditional oven and the results are the crispiest most fried-like food you’ve ever tasted without the hassle and calories of deep-frying. These air fryer side dishes will wow you in their ease and taste.

Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

Golden roasted air fryer baby potatoes on a serving plate with a wooden and metal spoon.
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Air fryer baby potatoes are roasted until crispy perfection on the outside with a creamy and buttery tender middle. Fresh rosemary and a handful of spices make these a mouthwatering side dish for almost any meal.

Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

Crispy Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Golden brown with crispy buttery edges, these hasselback potatoes made in the air fryer are the ultimate side dish. Seasoned simply with garlic, salt, pepper and fresh chives, they pair perfectly with almost any meal and couldn’t be easier to make!

Crispy Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks

Air fryer cabbage will quickly become your new favorite way to eat it. Simply seasoned with garlic, onion and salt, these cabbage steaks come out perfectly tender with crispy edges when cooked in the air fryer.

Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks

Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

Keeping frozen broccoli on hand is a great option for an easy side dish but no one enjoys eating it as mush! This air fryer frozen broccoli recipe results in crispy seasoned broccoli florets everyone will love! It’s easy, quick and will instantly become a favorite.

Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

Air Fryer Green Bean Fries

Crispy air fryer green bean fries with yogurt dip on a plate.
Air Fryer Green Bean Fries. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These air fryer green bean fries are served with a spicy yogurt-based dipping sauce for a healthy side dish or snack you can feel good about eating. They’re gluten-free and vegan and irresistibly crispy!

Air Fryer Green Bean Fries

Parmesan Herb Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

Roasted to perfection in just 15 minutes, these air fryer sweet potatoes boast both crispy edges and a fork-tender center. Coated in a parmesan herb mixture, they’re an easy and indispensable side dish for any meal.

Parmesan Herb Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant

Think you’re not an eggplant fan? You’ve got to try it prepared this way. Simply seasoned air fryer eggplant cubes come out crispy and delicious. It’s an easy side dish everyone will absolutely love and goes with almost any main course.

Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Zucchini chips without breading made in the air fryer in a bowl on a wooden plate.
Air Fryer Zucchini Chips. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These garlic flavored air fryer zucchini chips are crispy and addicting! With no breading, this recipe comes together quickly and easily for a delicious healthier snack, appetizer or side dish.

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Air Fryer Okra Fries

Air fryer okra is the best way to enjoy this often overlooked vegetable. The air fryer turns what many refer to as a “slimy” texture into crispy, crunchy okra fries. Seasoned simply but irresistibly, this recipe will have you falling in love with okra!

Air Fryer Okra Fries

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