Make your life easier with these simple sides.

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Its easy to justify getting another small kitchen appliance when it can replace a few.

The rightair fryercan roast, bake, broil, dehydrate, and then some.

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Chicken tenders, crispy salmon, and meatballs are some popularair fryer recipes.

When the main dish is the oven, throw a few spuds in the air fryer.

Air fried potatoes take about 35 minutes to cook in a 40- degree Fahrenheit air fryer.

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These zucchini fries look straight out of a restaurant.

Air fry for about 16 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

Dont forget the dipping sauces!

Homemade Zucchini Fries

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Now, these cauliflower bites deserve the spotlight.

Theyre sweet and spicy, saucy and crispy, and perfectly dippable.

Youll need to make a batter for the cauliflower pieces, so the prep is a bit hands-on.

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Well, almost anythingit needs to be small enough to fit.

Naturally, you’re able to air frysweet potatoesinstead of baking or roasting them in the oven.

These healthy spuds take about 14 to 18 minutes in an air fryer preheated to 390 degrees.

Cheesy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Marcus Nilsson

Roasted Eggplant With Miso and Sesame Seeds

Eggplantis an often misunderstood vegetable.

Both the taste and texture leave something to be desireddepending on the recipe, that is.

In this eggplant recipe, the vegetable is cut into rounds, allowing more surface area to get crispy.

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Preheat the air fryer to 415 degrees and cook for about 14 minutes, flipping halfway through.

They can get a bad rap, but have you tried crispy broccoli in the air fryer?

Take air fried asparagus, for example.

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Though edible, rawasparagushas a chewy texture.

When air fried at 400 degrees for about 8 minutes, asparagus becomes crispy and tender.

Just be sure to arrange the spears in a single layer so they cook evenly.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pancetta

Like potatoes, Brussels sprouts simply belong in the air fryer.

They crisp up faster than in the oven, so the air fryer is the way to go.

This recipe calls for a few simple ingredients, plus some pancetta to elevate the side dish.

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Rather than roasting these sprouts, preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees.

Allow the veggies to cook for about 16 minutes.

One night, you might haveMexican street-style corn.

Maple-Roasted Vegetables

Grace Elkus

On nights youre feeling less inclined, just air fry your corn.

The ears cook quicklyjust 10 to 15 minutes at 375 degreesand theres minimal cleanup.

Add some butter, salt, and pepper, and youre good to go.

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Simply pop some oiled and seasoned butternut squash cubes in a 400-degree air fryer for about 20 minutes.

Shake the basket halfway through to get that crispy texture on all sides.

Rosemary-Honey Prosciutto Crisps

Victor Protasio

Who said side dishes have to be vegetables?

Roasted Butternut Squash With Tahini Sauce Recipe

Caitlin Bensel

If you want a bit moreprotein, more power to you.

Drizzle with honey and serve.

Rosemary-Honey Prosciutto Crisps

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