10 Easy Air Fryer Sides That Go With Anything You Grill
Crispy veggies and fries will complete your cookout.
When the grill is fired up, the last thing you want to do is spend the whole time fussing over side dishes. That’s where the air fryer comes in. This handy appliance turns everyday veggies and potatoes into crispy, golden sides with minimal effort—and without heating up the kitchen.
These air fryer sides are especially useful for summer grilling because they can cook while you focus on the main dish. Whether you’re serving burgers, grilled chicken, steaks, hot dogs or something else, these recipes make it easy to round out the meal. Plus, many also use simple ingredients you may already have on hand, so you can get dinner on the table with less fuss!
Air Fryer Baked Potato
A baked potato is classic, but the air fryer gives spuds perfectly crispy skins and fluffy centers. Top with butter, sour cream, cheese, or whatever you’re craving!
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Air Fryer Asparagus
Tossed with breadcrumbs, paprika, and onion powder, these tender spears turn golden, crunchy, and so delicious.
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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Fried Brussels sprouts are hard to beat, but air fryer Brussels sprouts offer the same crispy texture with much less oil.
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Air Fryer Fried Pickles
Pickle lovers, listen up! Dill slices get coated in breadcrumbs and air fried until golden and crunchy. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.
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Air Fryer Green Beans
Turn fresh green beans into a crispy side with the help of your air fryer! A little olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper is all you need for plenty of flavor.
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Air Fryer Parmesan Steak Fries
What’s better than a pile of crispy steak fries? Ones tossed with Parmesan, garlic, and herbs, of course.
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Air Fryer Okra
Even okra skeptics will want to dig into this crispy version! It’s coated in a seasoned cornmeal mixture and air fried until golden perfection.
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Air Fryer Snap Peas
Take sweet, crunchy snap peas and make them even more irresistible. After they air fry, just sprinkle some Parmesan and fresh oregano.
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Air Fryer Onion Rings
Skip the pot of hot oil in favor of a slightly spicy, crunchy panko coating. And don’t forget the Sriracha mayo for dipping.
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Air Fryer French Fries
Crispy, golden fries are always a good idea. These homemade ones are fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and made with far less oil than traditional fries.
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