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Check out this collection of 30+ side dish recipes and ideas! Here you'll find simple veggies, salads, condiments, and more.

My favorites include Air Fryer Acorn Squash and Basic Oven Breakfast Potatoes!

Air Fryer Sides

air fryer acorn squash on a plate with rice and chicken

Air Fryer Acorn Squash (Two Ways!)

air fryer jojo potatoes wedges on a plate with ketchup on the side.

Air Fryer Jojo Potato Wedges

how to make frozen tater-tots in an air fryer

How to Cook Frozen Tater Tots in an Air Fryer

close up cauliflower gnocchi in an air fryer

How to Cook Cauliflower Gnocchi in an Air Fryer

All Air Fryer Recipes

Top Side Dish Recipes

Cilantro Lime Dressing

Air Fryer Roasted Garlic

pancake mix cheddar drop biscuits in a basket

Cheddar Drop Biscuits

Make-Ahead Quinoa Party Salad - Easy recipe for a light Greek-inspired salad with cucumbers, peppers and onions. YUM. - ProjectMealPlan.com

Quinoa Party Salad

A big delicious bowl of Incredibly Easy Pesto Pasta Salad - just 6 simple ingredients for the best make-ahead side dish! - ProjectMealPlan.com

Pesto Pasta Salad

Quinoa Mint Fruit Salad

Drink + Snack!

Summer White Wine Sangria Recipe

Make-ahead with riesling or moscato, top with ginger ale and sip during your next gathering!

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Potatoes!

Sean’s 3-Ingredient Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

air fryer jojo potatoes wedges on a plate with ketchup on the side.

Air Fryer Jojo Potato Wedges

Basic Oven Breakfast Potatoes

How to Reheat Fries in an Air Fryer

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homemade roasted onion dip in a bowl with chives and potato chips on the side.

Homemade Roasted Onion Dip

Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes with cheese, bacon bits and chives on top.

Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

roasted squash salad with whipped feta on a plate with a wooden spoon.

Roasted Squash Salad With Whipped Feta

roasted vegetable orzo salad in a bowl with fork.

Roasted Vegetable Orzo Salad

pouring dressing into the dill pickle pasta salad bowl.

Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

roasted veggie pesto pasta salad in a bowl with basil on top.

Roasted Veggie Pesto Pasta Salad

make-ahead quinoa party salad in a large serving bowl with feta and parsley on top.

Make-Ahead Quinoa Party Salad

Make-Ahead Vegan Chickpea Salad in a large glass bowl.

Make-Ahead Vegan Chickpea Salad

air fryer roasted seasonal vegetables in a bowl with a spoon.

Air Fryer Roasted Fall Vegetables

heads of garlic wrapped in foil and roasted in an air fryer.

How to Roast Garlic in an Air Fryer

zesty italian tortellini pasta salad in a glass bowl with serving spoon.

Zesty Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad

spring vegetable quinoa salad in a serving bowl with wooden spoon.

Spring Vegetable Quinoa Salad

air fryer hot honey glazed carrots in a bowl with a black serving spoon.

Air Fryer Hot Honey Glazed Carrots

cover photo with text how to cook frozen appetizers in an air fryer with onion rings and texas toast in the background.

How to Cook Frozen Appetizers in an Air Fryer

perfect oven cooked bacon on a paper towel lined plate.

How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

air fryer jojo potatoes wedges on a plate with ketchup on the side.

Air Fryer Jojo Potato Wedges

pancake mix cheddar drop biscuits in a basket

Pancake Mix Cheddar Drop Biscuits

homemade croutons in an air fryer basket.

How to Make Croutons in an Air Fryer

a stack of air fryer flour tortilla bowls.

Air Fryer Flour Tortilla Bowls

How to Reheat Fries in an Air Fryer

close up cauliflower gnocchi in an air fryer

How to Cook Cauliflower Gnocchi in an Air Fryer

how to make frozen tater-tots in an air fryer

How to Cook Frozen Tater Tots in an Air Fryer

homemade bacon bits on a cutting board

How to Make Homemade Bacon Bits

25+ Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Potluck Side Dish Ideas

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