34 Air Fryer Side Dishes
Chips, roast veg and everything that goes alongside the main.
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Sides are where an air fryer quietly replaces the oven. Roast potatoes in 25 minutes instead of an hour, greens with actual colour on them, and no baking tray to soak overnight. All of it while the hob and oven stay free for whatever else you are cooking.
All 34 air fryer side dishes
Air Fryer Bell Peppers
190°C · 8-12 min
Soft, sweet peppers with lightly charred edges in under 12 minutes. Great for fajitas, pasta, bowls and sandwiches. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 8-12 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Butternut Squash
190°C · 15-20 min
Sweet roasted butternut squash with golden edges and a soft centre. It is simple, fast and brilliant in salads, grain bowls or as a side. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 15-20 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks
190°C · 12-16 min
Tender cabbage steaks with caramelised edges and a sweet roasted flavour. A budget-friendly side that feels far more exciting than boiled cabbage. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 12-16 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Carrots
190°C · 15-18 min
Sweet, caramelised carrots with golden edges and tender centres. They are one of the easiest air fryer vegetable sides and go with everything from chicken to salmon. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 15-18 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Cauliflower
200°C · 12-15 min
Golden, crispy cauliflower with deeply savoury edges. Roasted flavour in half the time, straight from the air fryer. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 12-15 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Corn Ribs
200°C · 10-14 min
Curled, charred corn ribs slathered in spiced butter, the viral side everyone loves. The air fryer blisters the kernels and curls the cobs into rib shapes in minutes, delivering big smoky flavour and a fun way to eat corn. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 10-14 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Cornbread
175°C · 15-18 min
A golden, slightly sweet cornbread with a tender crumb and lightly crisp edges. The air fryer bakes it evenly in a small tin, making it the perfect quick side for chilli or a Sunday spread. Cooks at 175°C / 350°F for 15-18 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Crescent Rolls
160°C · 7-9 min
Buttery, flaky crescent rolls that puff up soft and golden in the air fryer. Ready in under ten minutes, they are the perfect quick bread for dinner or a lazy weekend breakfast. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 7-9 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Eggplant
190°C · 12-15 min
Silky inside, golden outside eggplant with hardly any oil. A simple side dish that works with Mediterranean, pasta and grain-bowl meals. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 12-15 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Gnocchi
200°C · 10-14 min
Crisp outside, soft inside gnocchi with barely any effort. Great as a side, salad topper or quick snack with dip. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 10-14 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
190°C · 30-35 min
Show-stopping hasselback potatoes with fanned, crispy layers and soft, buttery centres. The air fryer crisps every thin slice while keeping the inside fluffy, delivering a restaurant-worthy side without a long oven roast. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 30-35 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Mushrooms
190°C · 8-10 min
Savory, golden mushrooms with concentrated flavour and none of the sogginess you get from a crowded pan. They are brilliant as a side, toast topping or breakfast add-on. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 8-10 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Roasted Garlic
180°C · 20-25 min
Soft, sweet roasted garlic you can squeeze straight from the skin, mellow and spreadable. The air fryer caramelises whole bulbs into golden, jammy cloves perfect for spreading on bread, stirring into mash or blending into dips. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 20-25 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Roasted Tomatoes
180°C · 10-14 min
Blistered, jammy roasted tomatoes bursting with sweet, concentrated flavour. The air fryer caramelises them quickly while keeping them juicy, perfect piled onto toast, tossed through pasta or served beside eggs. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 10-14 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables
190°C · 14-18 min
A colourful mix of roasted vegetables with crisp edges and tender middles. Perfect when you want one easy side that goes with almost any main. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 14-18 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Scalloped Potatoes
180°C · 30-40 min
Creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes with layers of tender slices in a rich garlic sauce and golden top. The air fryer bakes them faster than the oven, giving that bubbling, comforting casserole in a compact dish. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 30-40 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
200°C · 18-22 min
Crispy smashed potatoes with craggy golden edges and creamy, fluffy insides. The air fryer crisps every ridge of the flattened potatoes, giving maximum crunch and a garlicky, herby finish that outshines any roast potato. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 18-22 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
200°C · 15-18 min
Golden, caramelised sweet potato cubes with crisp edges and fluffy centres. The air fryer roasts them faster than the oven and keeps them from turning soggy, making a versatile side for bowls, tacos or roast dinners. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 15-18 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Tater Tots
200°C · 12-15 min
Extra-crunchy tater tots with fluffy potato centres and no deep-frying. The air fryer gets them golden and crisp all over using barely any oil, making the ultimate quick side or dippable snack. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 12-15 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
190°C · 10-14 min
Loaded potato shells with fluffy cheesy filling and crisp tops. A hearty side dish that also works as a casual meal. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 10-14 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Yorkshire Puddings
200°C · 12-15 min
Tall, crisp and airy Yorkshire puddings with a soft centre, cooked in the air fryer for a Sunday roast. Getting the fat smoking hot is the trick to a dramatic rise. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 12-15 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Zucchini
200°C · 10-12 min
Golden zucchini rounds with crisp edges and a tender middle. A simple side that comes together in minutes. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 10-12 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Asparagus in the Air Fryer
200°C · 7-9 min
Cook asparagus in an air fryer at 200°C / 400°F for 7-9 minutes, shaking halfway, until the spears are tender-crisp and the tips are lightly charred. Ingredients, method and starting times for a domestic air fryer.
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Baked Potato in the Air Fryer (Jacket Potato)
200°C · 35-45 min
Cook a baked potato, or jacket potato, in an air fryer at 200°C / 400°F for 35-45 minutes, turning halfway, until a knife slides into the centre. Ingredients, method and starting times for a domestic air fryer.
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Broccoli in the Air Fryer
190°C · 8-10 min
Cook broccoli in an air fryer at 190°C / 375°F for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway, until the edges are crisp and a fork slides into the stalk. Ingredients, method and starting times for a domestic air fryer.
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Brussels Sprouts in the Air Fryer
190°C · 12-15 min
Cook halved Brussels sprouts in an air fryer at 190°C / 375°F for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway, until the cut sides are caramelised. Ingredients, method and starting times for a domestic air fryer.
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Corn on the Cob in the Air Fryer
200°C · 12-15 min
Cook corn on the cob in an air fryer at 200°C / 400°F for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway, until the kernels are tender and spotted with char. Ingredients, method and starting times for a domestic air fryer.
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French Fries in the Air Fryer (Chips)
200°C · 15-20 min
Cook homemade french fries, or chips, in an air fryer at 200°C / 400°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, until they are deep golden. Ingredients, method and starting times for a domestic air fryer.
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Garlic Bread in the Air Fryer
180°C · 5-7 min
Cook garlic bread in an air fryer at 180°C / 350°F for 5-7 minutes, in a single layer, until the edges are golden and the butter has melted through. Ingredients, method and starting times for a domestic air fryer.
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Green Beans in the Air Fryer
190°C · 8-10 min
Cook green beans in an air fryer at 190°C / 375°F for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway, until they are tender and lightly blistered. Ingredients, method and starting times for a domestic air fryer.
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Parsnips in the Air Fryer
190°C · 18-22 min
Cook parsnips in an air fryer at 190°C / 375°F for 18-22 minutes after a short parboil, shaking halfway, until the edges are caramelised. Ingredients, method and starting times for a domestic air fryer.
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Potato Wedges in the Air Fryer
200°C · 18-22 min
Cook potato wedges in an air fryer at 200°C / 400°F for 18-22 minutes, shaking halfway, until the edges are crisp and the centre is fluffy. Ingredients, method and starting times for a domestic air fryer.
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Roast Potatoes in the Air Fryer
200°C · 20-25 min
Cook roast potatoes in an air fryer at 200°C / 400°F for 20-25 minutes after a short parboil, shaking every 8 minutes, until the edges are crisp. Ingredients, method and starting times for a domestic air fryer.
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Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer
190°C · 15-18 min
Cook sweet potato fries in an air fryer at 190°C / 375°F for 15-18 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, until the edges are crisp. Ingredients, method and starting times for a domestic air fryer.
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Most sides here take 10-25 minutes, which is roughly what a protein takes. Cook the main first, rest it under foil for five minutes - which it needs anyway - and run the side in the already-hot basket.
If the side takes longer than the main, reverse it: cook the side to 90%, set it aside, cook the protein, then return the side for a 2-minute blast to re-crisp while the meat rests.
Roast potatoes that beat the oven
Parboil for 8 minutes, drain, then shake them hard in the dry pan to rough up the surfaces. Those broken edges are what turns into crust, and the air fryer crisps them far faster than an oven because the air is actually moving.
A tablespoon of oil, 200°C / 400°F, and 20-25 minutes with two shakes. Do not add salt until they come out - early salt pulls water to the surface and softens the crust you just built.
Frequently Asked Questions
What side dishes can you make in an air fryer?
Roast potatoes, chips, sweet potato fries, broccoli, brussels sprouts, carrots, asparagus, corn on the cob and green beans. Almost any vegetable you would roast works.
How do you make crispy roast potatoes in an air fryer?
Parboil 8 minutes, drain, shake in the dry pan to rough the edges, toss with a tablespoon of oil, then 20-25 minutes at 200°C / 400°F with two shakes. Salt after cooking, not before.
Can you cook a side dish and the main together?
Only if they share a temperature and cook time, and you keep them in separate halves of the basket. Otherwise cook the main first and use its resting time for the side.
What temperature for air fryer vegetables?
190-200°C / 375-400°F for most. Dense roots need the full 20-25 minutes; broccoli, asparagus and green beans are done in 8-12.