9 air fryer sides and snacks so easy you’ll wonder why you cook any other way

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You probably know how easy it is to cook dinner in the air fryer. But have you discovered yet how convenient your air fryer is for making sides and snacks? Truly, once you try these nine recipes, you’ll wonder why you ever cooked bacon, eggs, potatoes or other sides and snacks any other way.

Three grilled corn cobs on a white plate, seasoned with pepper and garnished with herbs.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Easy Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer Recipe

A plate of cooked sweet potato fries with black pepper seasoning is arranged on parchment paper beside a small container of ketchup.
Easy Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer Recipe. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer are a breeze to make with just four ingredients. Shopping for them is easy, and cooking them is even easier. The result tastes just like the best restaurant-style sweet potato fries.
Get the Recipe: Easy Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer Recipe

Homemade French Fries in the Air Fryer

A basket of golden, crispy potato fries seasoned with pepper, accompanied by a small cup of ketchup on the side, presented on white parchment paper.
Homemade French Fries in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Homemade French Fries in the Air Fryer depend on choosing the right potatoes. For the best results, go with starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold.
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Bacon in the Air Fryer

Cooking bacon strips in an air fryer. One strip held by tongs is shown above other strips inside the air fryer basket.
Bacon in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Once you try making Bacon in the Air Fryer, you’ll wonder why you ever used the microwave or a frying pan. It’s faster, cleaner and results in perfectly crispy bacon every time.
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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Halved hard-boiled eggs seasoned with salt and pepper on a plate.
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Making Hard Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer was a game changer for me. After learning this method, I’m not sure I’ll ever boil eggs the old-fashioned way again.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Air Fryer Baked Potato

Three baked potatoes with seasoned skin in an air fryer basket.
Air Fryer Baked Potato. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Once you try making Baked Potatoes in the Air Fryer, you’ll never go back to the microwave or oven. The texture is unbeatable, and the taste will surprise you.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Baked Potato

Air Fryer Broccoli

Broccoli florets with seasoning in an air fryer basket, some lemon slices and a striped cloth nearby.
Air Fryer Broccoli. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

You’ll love how easy it is to cook vegetables in the air fryer. It’s not just for making French fries. This recipe for Air Fryer Broccoli is a game changer — you’ll never want to steam it the old way again.
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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Four ears of corn in an air fryer basket.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

I never thought to cook Corn on the Cob in the Air Fryer until I tried it. Have you? Now, I may never go back to cooking it on the grill, in the microwave or on the stovetop again.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Air Fryer Asparagus

A plate of cooked asparagus spears garnished with sea salt and a lemon wedge.
Air Fryer Asparagus. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Asparagus can be tricky to cook, but the air fryer is the perfect way to get it just right. With the right seasoning, you’ll have perfectly cooked asparagus every time. It might just change your mind about this vegetable.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Asparagus

Air Fryer Blooming Onion

Blooming onion on a plate with sauce in the background.
Air Fryer Blooming Onion. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This air fryer blooming onion looks difficult to make, but it really isn’t. You can make this restaurant quality side dish at home or you can serve it as an appetizer.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Blooming Onion

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