17 Mouthwatering Sides That Perfectly Compliment Your Mains

Give your main dishes the perfect sidekick! These 17 incredible sides will take your meals from good to gourmet, making every dinner a hit!

Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

Air Fryer Frozen French Fries are the perfect side dish for those busy week day nights. These French fries will come out golden and crispy every time.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

Air Fryer Crinkle Cut French Fries

A wooden bowl filled with crinkle-cut fries garnished with green herbs, lined with translucent paper—mouthwatering sides to complement your mains. — Air Fryer Crinkle Cut Fries. Photo Credit: Chicken Air Fryer Recipes.

These Air Fryer Crinkle Cut French Fries are super easy to make and comes out nice and crispy every time. Perfect side dish for when you are in a pinch.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Crinkle Cut Fries

Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Plate of butternut squash in front of an air fryer with a blue napkin in the background. — Air Fryer Butternut Squash. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air fryer butternut squash is a tasty and healthy side dish! Cubes of squash are seasoned and roasted in the air fryer, ready in just 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Asparagus on the Blackstone Griddle

Blackstone Asparagus on white plate. — Asparagus on the Blackstone Griddle. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Making asparagus on the Blackstone Griddle is incredibly easy! Enjoy crunchy, delicious grilled asparagus with just garlic, salt, pepper, and oil—ready in no time!
Get the Recipe: Asparagus on the Blackstone Griddle

Air Fryer Radishes

These Air Fryer Radishes are super easy to make and need just a few ingredients. They’re a low-carb, low-calorie side dish that adds a splash of color to your plate!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Radishes

Air Fryer Peppers and Onions

Air Fryer Peppers and Onions are sweet, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make—ready in about 10 minutes! Cooking them in the Air Fryer is a breeze!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Peppers and Onions

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash is a tasty, low-carb side dish that’s perfect for keto or paleo diets. It’s a great pasta alternative and ready in under 20 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus (Keto & Gluten Free)

Making asparagus in the air fryer is super quick and easy! In just 7 minutes, you’ll have crispy asparagus ready to enjoy. Add grated Parmesan for extra flavor!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus (Keto & Gluten Free)

Rutabaga Fries

These crispy low-carb Rutabaga Fries are a perfect alternative to traditional French fries with minimal net carbs. Rutabagas are a fantastic veggie for a keto lifestyle, and these fries are no exception.
Get the Recipe: Rutabaga Fries

Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

This Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower is incredibly delicious! It’s a fantastic low-carb substitute for mashed potatoes, with a smooth texture and buttery garlic flavors that you’ll love.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

Blackstone Corn on the Cob

Blackstone Corn on the Cob is a tasty and easy side dish. Cook sweet, juicy corn on your Blackstone griddle quickly and effortlessly. Perfect for any occasion!
Get the Recipe: Blackstone Corn on the Cob

Best Salsa

Salsa in a container with chips around. — Best Salsa. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our top Salsa recipe bursts with Mexican flavors and takes just 5 minutes to make. It’s sugar-free, gluten-free, low-carb, paleo, vegan, and perfect for diabetics. This dip will become a staple on your table!
Get the Recipe: Best Salsa

Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Roasted potatoes and green beans are a delicious, easy side dish! Packed with complex carbs and starch, they’re perfect with your favorite protein. Plus, they’re vegan and gluten-free!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Blackstone Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Blackstone Brussel Spouts with bacon in a white bowl with a fork. — Blackstone Brussel Sprouts with Bacon. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Cook up delicious Brussels sprouts with bacon on your Blackstone Griddle. This tasty side dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Get the Recipe: Blackstone Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Zucchini on the Blackstone Griddle

Make perfectly cooked zucchini on the Blackstone Griddle! Quick and easy, these make a healthy side dish that’s low in carbs—ideal for keto or paleo diets!
Get the Recipe: Zucchini on the Blackstone Griddle

Spring Onion Potato Salad

This Spring Onion Potato Salad is a flavorful and nutritious side dish, blending the crisp freshness of spring onions with the creamy goodness of tender potatoes.
Get the Recipe: Spring Onion Potato Salad

Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes

This purple sweet potato recipe features Stokes sweet potatoes, smashed and drizzled with melted butter and herbs, then roasted until super crispy. It’s the perfect side dish with a stunning appearance!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes