Side Dishes

Air Fryer Onion Rings With Panko That Sticks

If you have ever pulled out a basket of onion rings and found naked onions on one side and a sad pile of breadcrumbs on the other, you are not alone. High-convection air fryers are amazing at crisping, but that powerful fan can also peel breading right off if the coating is not anchored correctly....

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Fries

If you have ever tried to air fry zucchini fries and ended up with sad, soft sticks and a basket full of fallen breading, welcome. Zucchini is basically a little water balloon in vegetable form, and the air fryer hits it with intense, fast-moving heat. The good news is that the standard breading...

7 Prep-Ahead Air Fryer Side Dishes for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving ovens have a funny way of becoming a high-stakes parking lot. The turkey takes two spaces, the rolls are circling, and somehow every casserole needs “just 10 more minutes.” This is exactly why I lean hard on the air fryer for sides. It is fast, it is crispy, and it frees up the oven...

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

If you love that smoky, speckled grill char on summer corn but do not feel like firing up the grill (or scrubbing it later), your air fryer is about to become your best friend. With the right prep and a quick high-heat finish, you can get blistered kernels, a juicy bite, and that buttery, salty...

10 Keto-Friendly Air Fryer Side Dishes That Deliver Maximum Crunch

If you grew up in a house where “crispy” basically meant “deep-fried,” keto side dishes can feel like a downgrade fast. I have been there. The good news is your air fryer is basically a crunch machine when you treat veggies the right way: dry them well, oil them lightly, and give them space. Below...

Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges

If you have ever pulled potato wedges out of the air fryer and thought, “Why are you both pale and floppy?”, you are not alone. Wedges are deceptively tricky because they are thick enough to trap moisture but also have flat sides that love to steam when they are crowded. This is the method I use at...

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

If you have ever made Brussels sprouts that were charred on the outside and stubbornly raw in the middle, welcome. I have been there, usually on a Tuesday night when everyone is hungry and I am trying to prove vegetables can, in fact, be exciting. The good news: air fryer Brussels sprouts can taste...

Air Fryer Broccoli: Fresh vs. Frozen

If you have ever pulled broccoli out of the air fryer and thought, “Why is this both burnt and wet ?” you are not alone. Broccoli is one of my most-made sides because it is fast, kid-friendly (especially with a little Parmesan situation), and it can get those deep-fried crispy edges without the oil...