30 Everyday Side Dish Recipes in the Air Fryer

Looking for a side dish for dinner tonight that you can easily make in the air fryer? We’ve got 30 of our favorite everyday side dish recipes in the air fryer list below. Feast your eyes on the array of fantastic side dishes you can make in a flash using the air fryer.

Some of our favorite side dishes are smashed potatoes and crispy Brussels sprouts, but you don’t want to leave out the garlic bread and biscuits! Find something that matches your meal and you’re on your way to an easy dinner menu.

» You might also like this Air Fryer Roasted Garlic.

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Side Dish Recipes in the Air Fryer

Bread

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 every time.

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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.

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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.

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Easy Air Fryer Corn Bread Muffins

These easy Air Fryer Cornbread Muffins are so simple to make, you might find they start to appear at every dinner. Using a box mix, they turn out moist and tasty – perfect size for a side dish.

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Vegetables

Simple Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans

Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans are a great side dish that you can always have on hand in the freezer. It takes just 8 minutes to cook in the air fryer and is a very healthy side dish to pair with any meal.

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Simple Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts

Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts are a great side dish that you can always have on hand in the freezer. It takes just 10 minutes to cook in the air fryer and is a very healthy side dish to pair with any meal.

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Simple Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli is a great side dish that you can always have on hand in the freezer. It takes just 8 minutes to cook in the air fryer and is a very healthy side dish to pair with any meal.

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Air Fryer Portobello Mushrooms

Looking for a great vegetarian main dish? These Air Fryer Portobello Mushrooms are easy to cook in the air fryer. They get toasty on the outside, but stay juicy and soft on the inside.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Air Fryer Delicata Squash

This delicata squash is great when made in the air fryer – a quick and easy method.

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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is a quick and easy way to make this tasty side dish. Brushed with salted butter, the corn turns out savory and perfectly crunchy.

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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.

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Air Fryer Onions

Air Fryer Onions are spectacularly sweet, tender, and delicious. They make a great addition to burgers, steaks, and fajitas.

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Easy Air Fryer Shishito Peppers

These Air Fryer Shishito Peppers are an easy snack that are filled with smoky, charred, and delectable flavors.

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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.

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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.

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Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

This simple recipe is easy to make in the air fryer and leads to perfectly cooked spaghetti squash.

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Butternut Squash (Whole)

Air Fryer Butternut Squash, when cooked in halves, can be used for so many different dishes. It cooks quickly in the air fryer and comes out with a soft silky interior.

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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.

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Potatoes

Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

These Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes are so easy to make in the air fryer and they make a perfect side dish for your meal.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

Air fryer baked sweet potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The combination of sweet and savory makes it a great side with your main course.

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Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

These Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes have a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior that make them a wonderful and versatile side dish.

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Air Fryer Crispy Potatoes

These Air Fryer Crispy Potatoes are so simple to make in the air fryer.

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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.

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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. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Angela Morris

Angela is a talented home cook and passionate advocate for healthy, flavorful cooking in the air fryer. She shares her favorite air fryer recipes and helpful tips for using this versatile kitchen appliance to create delicious, nutritious meals.