Air Fryer Side Dishes: Healthy Dinner Made Easy
Preparing vegetable side dishes was already easy with our pre-prepped Vegetable Meal Kits. But if you want to make whipping up healthy sides even easier, try putting them in the air fryer. It’s quick, light, and doesn’t require extra oils, while still giving you a unique crisp. So, if you’ve got your main dish, but haven’t thought about the sides, what are you waiting for? Oh wait, just kidding, you have time. Grab a bag of our ready-to-go veggies and get (air) frying.
Lately, we’ve been using the Cosori TurboBlaze™ Air Fryer for quick weeknight cooking—it heats evenly and lets you control the airflow, so your veggies get that perfect golden edge without drying out. It’s kind of like having your own sous chef who never forgets the timer.
Your Air Fryer’s BFF: Roast Kit Side Dishes
These veggie bags were designed for easy preparation. Our Roast, Air Fry, and Sauté Vegetable Kits all come with sauce and seasonings; all you have to do is open one up and push a button. These kits were basically made for the air fryer—and if you’re using something like the Cosori TurboBlaze™, the larger basket makes it easy to fit full portions (yes, even when you’re cooking for the whole family).
Check out these easy recipe ideas.
Recipe Idea: Onion-glazed French Onion Green Beans
Two onion flavors, zero extra work. When you decide last minute you want perfectly cooked French Onion green beans in minutes, this kit delivers. The French onion sauce caramelizes beautifully in the air fryer—top with the crispy fried onions for a green-bean masterpiece.
Serve these green beans with roast chicken, steak, roast beef, or fish. Next to mashed potatoes, corn, or a piece of gourmet bread, they add color and nutrients to a hearty, warm meal. (Read more about pairing your favorite meat entrees with the best sides and salads.)
Recipe Idea: Spicy Maple Brussels Sprouts
Yes, we make kits especially for the air fryer. If you love roasted Brussels sprouts, you’ll love them with sweet and savory maple sauce featuring a bit of cayenne pepper for a kick. Yes, you can have this Michelin-star-worthy Spicy Maple Brussels Sprouts Air Fry side ready in a jiff. No chopping, no broiling—no patience of any kind—required.
One thing we love about Brussels sprouts is that they pretty much go with everything. Serve them with meat or fish & sweet potatoes, or next to a hearty pasta.
Recipe Idea: Broccoli Caesar Side
Designed for the oven but just as crisp from the air fryer, the Broccoli Caesar Roast Kit makes it easy to serve up golden, flavorful broccoli. Toss everything in the Caesar sauce or drizzle it on after roasting—either way, it’s fried to impress.
Plate it next to Italian dishes (which are often carb-heavy and lacking vegetables) like chicken parmesan, shrimp scampi, or fettuccini alfredo. Presto, delicious nutrients.
More Quick & Easy Air-Fried Side Ideas
Rather do your own seasoning? We’ve got pre-cleaned, pre-chopped bagged vegetable blends—which work just as great in the air fryers as well.
Here are more air fryer recipe ideas using classic vegetables:
No-Fail Vegetable Medley in No Time: Everybody loves roasted cauliflower, carrots, and broccoli. And when you can prepare them all together, “fried” to perfection? Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Call it a day.
Halved Brussels sprouts in a mere minute: For classic but quick-charred Brussels sprouts (without the maple seasoning of our Spicy Maple Brussels Sprouts Air Fry Kit), grab a bag of our pre-halved Brussels sprouts. They don’t require any knife work, just lightly drizzle them with oil, put ‘em in the air fryer, and your dinner guests will think they’ve ordered a side of Brussels sprouts from a restaurant.
Perfectly Roasted Cauliflower in a pinch: Love roasted cauliflower, but don’t have the time? (Roasting those florets in the oven can take half an hour.) Easy. Just grab a bag of Taylor Farms Cauliflower Florets, and you’ll have a crowd favorite ready in a few. Drizzle with hot sauce, melted cheese, or just sprinkle with a salt blend.
We’re celebrating all things easy and delicious this month with a fun giveaway featuring our friends at Cosori. Head to our TikTok channel to enter for a chance to win your own TurboBlaze™ Air Fryer—perfect for crisping up your favorite Taylor Farms veggies at home.
