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10 Air Fryer Vegetable Side Dishes

By AirFryFeast Editorial TeamPublished Oct 1, 2026

Add variety to vegetable sides with ten air-fryer recipes, from sweet-potato fries and cauliflower steaks to squash and asparagus.

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Sweet-potato fries are paired with smoky chipotle mayonnaise.

Give vegetables a different place on the dinner table with fries, squash, cauliflower, eggplant and roasted roots. Some choices include cheese or an optional meat garnish; this is a vegetable-side collection, not a vegan menu.

1. Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries with Smoky Chipotle Mayo

Sweet-potato fries are paired with smoky chipotle mayonnaise. While the fries cook, prepare the smoky chipotle mayo by mixing mayonnaise, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, smoked paprika, and salt in a small bowl.

2. Air Fryer Maple Cinnamon Roasted Acorn Squash

Maple and cinnamon flavor roasted acorn squash.

Maple and cinnamon flavor roasted acorn squash. Brush or spoon the maple-cinnamon mixture evenly over the cut interior of each acorn squash half.

3. Air Fryer Spiced Moroccan Cauliflower Steaks

Cauliflower is cut into thick steaks and coated with Moroccan-style spices. Place steaks in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping.

4. Air Fryer Japanese Miso-Glazed Eggplant

Miso glaze coats tender eggplant. Place the eggplant halves cut side up in the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t overlap.

5. Air Fryer Cauliflower and Cheese Bake

Cauliflower is baked with a cheese sauce.

Cauliflower is baked with a cheese sauce. Add half the shredded cheddar and all Parmesan cheese to the sauce; stir until melted and smooth.

6. Air Fryer Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole

Cauliflower and broccoli share a casserole-style air-fryer dish. Return the casserole pan to the air fryer.

7. Air Fryer Maple Glazed Roasted Root Vegetable Medley

A maple glaze coats a mix of roasted root vegetables. Place the glazed vegetables in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

8. Air Fryer Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Pecans

Brussels sprouts are roasted with maple and finished with pecans.

Brussels sprouts are roasted with maple and finished with pecans. Arrange the seasoned Brussels sprouts in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.

9. Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Bites

Lemon and garlic season small cauliflower bites. Arrange the coated cauliflower bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to ensure even crisping.

10. Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus Bundles

Asparagus is arranged into bundles with garlic and Parmesan. Place the asparagus bundles in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

Choose what to make

Fries and cauliflower bites suit a dip; the cauliflower cheese bake and broccoli casserole are softer sides. Maple squash and roots bring sweetness, while miso eggplant offers a savory glaze.

Before you start

Read the full ingredient list and method before shopping. Check the specified equipment and any precooking, marinating, chilling or cooling stages; use the individual recipe’s quantities and storage guidance.

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