35+ air fryer side dishes

Chips are probably one of the very first items that just about everything makes in their air fryer. It can take a little time to get the right methods, for the different cuts of french fries, steak cut chips, crinkle cut etc, but this recipe makes perfect chips every time!

These delicious cheese fries are super simple, take just minutes to prepare and are SO lush!

These air fryer diced potatoes take just minutes to prepare, are delicious with a variety of super simple seasonings and are perfect for feeding a hungry crowd on a low budget.

These delicious potatoes are from a TIN! You can buy these from supermarkets for around 30p and they are so simple, the ultimate fast side dish - air fryer canned potatoes!

I love to cook potatoes in my air fryer, and these hasselback ones are ideal for when I want to feed a hungry crowd and offer up something that looks a little bit impressive in the process too.

These super simple chicken nachos, made in the air fryer, are crispy and absolutely delicious. You can customise this recipe with your favourite nacho toppings:

If you want to serve time and effort, but still serve something really tasty, these air fryer cheese chips, made with frozen steak cut chips, are super simple and absolutely delicious.

I love to serve up roast potatoes with a roast dinner on a Sunday and these air fryer ones are so simple to prepare, and taste absolutely delicious.

When you want some tasty chips, but don't want to put the effort in, you can get a bag out the freezer and have them cooking in the air fryer in just a few seconds!

Whether you're wanting to top a Bratwurst sausage or hot dog, or just want something to serve on the side alongside other vegetables, these air fryer onions work so well. They are super simple to make and you can serve them grilled style or crispy style with just a few more minutes cooking time.

I love to make homemade tortillas, but if you're not rich on time, or just can't be bothered, then you can still use shopbought ones to make these easy air fryer tortilla chips. Perfect for dipping in salsa or nacho cheese sauce!

These air fryer pigs in blankets are simple to prepare and perfect with a Christmas dinner or as a tasty side dish when you've got guests. Perfect when you're enjoying a few drinks with friends and want something delicious.

Next time you want a super simple dinner why not re-heat a quiche in your air fryer? It takes next to no time to make a tasty family side dish which is great served with salad!

Jacket potatoes are a real staple in our household. I love to make a huge batch, freeze lots, and then enjoy them when the weather is a little cooler and I want to enjoy a hot lunch. Air fryer jacket potatoes are really simple to prepare and tasty too!

These air fryer frozen hash browns are crispy, taste and delicious. Perfect for making to enjoy with a nice Full English breakfast!

For those nights when you want to serve tasty sides, but don't want to put lots of effort in, just throw a bag of frozen onion rings in to your air fryer and get shaking them every few minutes!

Another frozen item I love to cook in the air fryer are these frozen sweet potato fries. You CAN make your own, but these frozen ones have a lovely coating on them and turn out super crisp and delicous every time. A great little shortcut when you want tasty side dishes but are low on time or effort.

How to cook carrots and parsnips in the air fryer - perfect to serve alongside a tasty Sunday roast dinner!

Did you know that you can make creamy mashed potatoes in the air fryer? You don't have to watch the hob and they're really straight forward to prep and cook.

I love to turn leftover mashed potatoes into these air fryer mashed potato balls. They are super simple to prepare, so so crispy and perfect for serving to people when you don't want lots of cutlery floating around too.

When you're short on time or motivation just throw on these air fryer frozen chips. You'll have satisfied guests, can serve them as a tasty side dish to just about any meal and they're cheap too!

These air fryer potato skins are delicious, surprisingly simple and pretty frugal too. I love to make these when we're having a party food style dinner and they're a real hit with my family.

I love to make air fryer potato wedges. Once you get the technique down for making wedges you'll get 8-12 wedges from a single potato, and they go crispy and delicious in the air fryer.

Delicious air fryer frozen potato wedges for those nights when you don't have a lot of spare energy but want something delicious to serve your family!

I've made both homemade garlic bread in the air fryer and frozen garlic bread in the air fryer. Both are always a real crowd pleaser and the shop bought frozen version is one of the cheapest air fryer side dishes I've ever found!

This creamy cheese cauliflower dish is the perfect side dish for everything from chicken dishes to a roast dinner.

This recipe can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. Top and tail the green beans and then throw them in the air fryer basket with a little oil. Cook for a few minutes and you've got a healthy, and tasty, air fryer side dish.

This air fryer corn on the cob is succulent, juicy and so simple to make!

I love Tenderstem broccoli and it cooks to perfection in the air fryer in this great air fryer broccolini recipe:

Another pretty tasty vegetable air fryer dish are these air fryer carrot fries. I love to serve alongside tasty dips, shop bought or homemade, and these are a great way to get little ones to enjoy a few more vegetables while still looking fun on their plate!

This hearty mac and cheese is tasty, super simple to prepare and great for lower budget crowd feeders!

Air fryer mushrooms are one of our favorite quick and easy side dishes. A blend of baby portobello and shiitake mushrooms are coated in a delicious garlic soy sauce then air fried to perfection in just 20 minutes.

This quick and easy air fryer broccoli is the absolute BEST. It’s tossed with olive oil, garlic salt, and nutritional yeast. Vegan friendly!

Making Frozen Broccoli in Air Fryer is so quick and easy! In just 10 minutes you can serve up perfectly cooked broccoli from frozen with no thawing required. This is a fantastic healthy side dish to serve with all your meals.

These tender roasted air fryer beets are easy to make for a healthy snack or side dish. Serve them on a salad, sandwich or just eat them plain. Making beets in air fryer is so quick and easy!

Air Fryer Asparagus is the perfect healthy side dish recipe that is ready in minutes. Crispy roasted asparagus is seasoned to perfection for a quick and easy addition to your family's dinner.

Crispy and crunchy, this air fryer cauliflower is ready in under 20 minutes! Served alongside a tangy dipping sauce, this is the side dish you won’t be able to get enough of!

Air Fryer Garlic Butter Brussel Sprouts are a quick, easy and nutritious side dish! Easy to toss together any night of the week and a perfect demonstration on just how amazing brussel sprouts can be!

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze is seasoned, air fried to perfection, then tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze. The perfect vegetable side dish recipe!

Air fryer brussel sprouts are absolutely delicious. The nutty parmesan and tangy balsamic flavour is perfection. .

This simple air fryer recipe is a healthier way to enjoy fried onion rings at home, as a perfect side dish, appetiser or light meal idea with your favourite dipping sauce.

For crispy potato lovers cutting back on carbs, it's time to learn about "keto" potatoes. These crispy garlic parmesan radishes are the perfect low carb substitute for potatoes and only take around 15 minutes in the air fryer.

Air fryer cabbage will quickly become your new favourite 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.

This easy air fryer side dish recipe is great to serve up with all of your favourite Chinese meals. Made with just 5 ingredients, this egg fried rice is simple and quick to make in the air fryer and full of flavour.

Cook up a tasty potato gratin in less time in your air fryer. Thinly sliced potatoes are cooked in a seasoned cream sauce before being topped with panko breadcrumbs and parmesan and broiled to crispy perfection. This indulgent potato side is truly indulgent and delicious!

Flavored with Parmesan and Italian seasonings, these panko-coated eggplant rounds crisp up so well in the air fryer. They're a favorite dipped in marinara sauce!

Air fryer pickles are a crazy delicious appetizer, and they are much less greasy than the deep fried restaurant version.

Air Fryer Artichokes make a healthy and delicious side dish to serve with any meal.

One of the tastiest and easiest ways to cook up fresh corn on the cob is in the air fryer! Makes the perfect side dish!

Learn how to make crispy air fryer gnocchi, a delicious 2-ingredient dish ready in less than 15 minutes. Mix them with your favorite pasta sauce or pesto for a quick and comforting dinner.

This Roasted Acorn Squash will knock your socks off! With just a little butter, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper, you have a side dish everyone will love!