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    Easy Potato Side Dishes to Round Out Any Meal

    Published: Jun 17, 2025 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

    These Easy yet Delicious Potato Side Dishes are perfect to round out any meal and are always good to keep in your back pocket. They’re efortless to make and are perfect for pairing with almost everything from roast dinners to lighter meals. Using just a few simple ingredients, each dish adds comfort and ease to your plate. They’re perfect when you want something homemade without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.

    Fondant Potatoes

    8 pieces of buttery fondant potatoes
    Ayla Clulee

    Fondant Potatoes, also known as Melting Potatoes, are golden and crisp on the outside and soft and buttery on the inside. This restaurant-quality French side dish may sound fancy, but it’s surprisingly easy to make at home with just a handful of ingredients. Pair them with Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak or Dutch Oven Whole Roast Chicken for a meal that feels extra special with minimum effort!

    To learn more: Fondant Potatoes - Buttery Melting Potatoes

    Air Fryer Crispy New Potatoes

    Ayla Clulee

    These extra crispy Air Fryer New Potatoes are a simple and delicious side dish that goes with just about anything. In just 20 minutes, they turn golden and crunchy on the outside while staying soft and fluffy inside. All it takes is a little oil, your favorite seasoning, and almost no effort at all.

    To learn more: Air Fryer New Potatoes

    Skordalia - Greek Potato Dip

    Ayla Clulee

    Skordalia is a classic Greek Potato Dip flavoured with garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. It has a smooth, creamy texture and a bold garlic flavor that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables. This garlic and potato dip comes together easily with just a few ingredients and can be served warm or at room temperature.

    To learn more: Skordalia - Greek Potato Dip

    Greek Lemon Potatoes

    green roasted potatoes served on a plate
    Ayla Clulee

    Authentic Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes recipe is a staple in Greek cuisine, known for its tangy lemon flavor and crispy golden edges with soft and creamy inside. It's effortless to make, uses basic ingredients, and pairs wonderfully with a variety of Mediterranean dishes such as Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs. Just like Briam - Greek Roasted Vegetables.

    To learn more: Authentic Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes

    Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

    A baked potato with cheese on it.
    Ayla Clulee

    Air Fryer Twice-Baked Potatoes are a classic comfort food and a must-make side dish for any meal, any time of year. They are extra crispy on the outside and creamy and cheesy on the inside – perfect for entertaining. Whether you’re serving these loaded twice-baked potatoes as a side dish, a snack, or as a main course, they’re always a big hit.

    To learn more: Air Fryer Twice-Baked Potatoes

    Dauphinoise Potatoes

    a slice of potatoes au gratin
    Ayla Clulee

    Dauphinoise Potatoes, also referred to as Potatoes au Gratin, are a classic French dish consisting of thinly sliced potatoes cooked in cream and topped with nutty Gruyère cheese. They are luxuriously rich, wonderfully tender, and incredibly delicious.

    To learn more: Potatoes au Gratin - Dauphinoise Potatoes

    Air Fryer Mini Tater Tots

    a bowl of freshly made tater tots in air fryer served with ketchup
    Ayla Clulee

    These tasty treats are seasoned with garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and have a crisp exterior with a soft, delightful interior. Air Fryer Tater Tots are crunchy, golden brown, bite-sized snacks and also provide a tasty twist to your potato side dishes.

    To learn more: Mini Tater Tots in Air Fryer

    Spicy Lebanese Potatoes

    Batata harra - Lebanese potatoes are served with salad and koftas
    Ayla Clulee

    Batata Harra is a spicy Lebanese potato dish that’s full of flavor and super easy to throw together. It comes together with just a handful of ingredients—crispy potatoes, garlic, olive oil, chili flakes, cilantro, and a good squeeze of lemon. It’s a classic in Lebanese kitchens and adds just the right kick to any spread. Simple, bold, and always a hit.

    To learn more: Batata Harra (Lebanese Potatoes)

    Crispy Saute Potatoes

    crispy saute potatoes
    Ayla Clulee

    These perfectly Crispy Sauté Potatoes with Garlic are the perfect accompaniment to steak, fish, meatballs, or any creamy dish.

    It takes less than half an hour to make and is full of flavor thanks to garlic and rosemary. You can serve them as a side dish or have them as a snack and the leftovers are perfect for making an egg casserole for breakfast.

    To learn more: Crispy Sauté Potatoes with Garlic

    Duck Fat Potatoes

    potatoes roasted in duck fat
    Ayla Clulee

    These amazing Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes are extremely delicious with the most crispy skin and a fluffy & creamy inside. They are the most essential side dish of any roast meal whether it is a Christmas Dinner, Easter, or a Sunday Lunch.

    To learn more: Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes

    Air Fryer Hash Browns

    air fryer hash brown patty served with bacon and eggs
    Ayla Clulee

    Making these Air Fryer Hash Browns from scratch is super easy with just 2 ingredients and seasoning. They come out wonderfully crispy every time, ready in 20 minutes, and packed with flavor.

    To learn more: Air Fryer Hash Browns from Scratch

    Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Ayla Clulee

    Pomme Puree (or Rich and Creamy Mashed Potatoes) is a simple yet satisfying side dish and a classic holiday tradition. With this simple recipe, you will make the best mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any other special occasion.

    To learn more: Pomme Puree - Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

    A white bowl filled with cooked potatoes
    Ayla Clulee

    If you love breakfast as much as I do, you know that nothing beats a plate of crispy, golden air fryer home fries. These diced breakfast potatoes are the perfect sidekick to breakfast, brunch, or any meal of the day. They also make a great after-school snack for kids with just a dollop of ketchup.

    To learn more: Air Fryer Home Fries (Diced Breakfast Potatoes)

    Austrian Potato Salad

    austrian potato salad recipe
    Ayla Clulee

    Erdäpfelsalat is a deliciously warm Austrian Potato Salad consisting of potatoes, chicken stock, vinegar, onions, and mustard. 

    It is definitely the most popular companion of the Authentic Wiener Schnitzel but also is a great side dish to serve with roasts, BBQ, or grilled meat along with some lambs lettuce, or rocket leaves.

    To learn more: Austrian Potato Salad (Erdäpfelsalat)

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    Welcome to Cooking Gorgeous, where delicious easy-to-follow recipes and culinary inspiration await you! My name is Ayla Clulee, a passionate and professional Cordon Bleu-trained chef, recipe developer, and food content creator with decades of experience. I am based in the UK, and I'm thrilled to have you here.

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