These simple potato dishes are perfect for busy weeknights when you want dinner to be easy but still comforting. Potatoes are versatile, quick to prepare, and can be served on their own or with meat, fish, or vegetables. From oven-roasted sides to creamy mash or easy traybakes, these recipes are practical for evenings when time is limited.
Each dish uses everyday ingredients and straightforward methods, showing how a few pantry staples can turn into a warm, filling meal.
Turkish Healthy Potato Salad
If you like simple, tangy, and light salads that work well year-round, Patates Salatası (Turkish Potato Salad without mayo) is a great one to try. It’s made with boiled potatoes, fresh herbs, green onions, and a lemony olive oil dressing.
To learn more: Patates Salatası - Turkish Potato Salad (No Mayo)
Air Fryer New Potatoes
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
Buttery Fondant Potatoes
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.
To learn more: Fondant Potatoes - Buttery Melting Potatoes
Twice Baked Potatoes in Air Fryer
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
Greek Lemon Potatoes
Authentic Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes recipe is a staple in Greek cuisine, known for its tangy lemon flavour 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.
To learn more: Authentic Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes
Air Fryer Hash Browns
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
Warm Austrian Potato Salad
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)
Turkish Baked Potato - Kumpir
Kumpir (or Turkish Style Baked Potato) is a popular Turkish street food made with large baked potatoes served with a pile of delicious toppings and finished with a sauce such as mayonnaise, yogurt, ketchup, or sour cream.
To learn more: Kumpir - Turkish Baked Potato
Skordalia - Greek Potato Dip
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
Mini Tater Tots in Air Fryer
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
Dauphinoise Potatoes
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
Spicy Lebanese Potatoes
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)
Potato Borek
Potato Borek - Patatesli Börek (or Burek) is a delicious Turkish pastry made of a cheesy potato filling wrapped in crispy thin yufka sheets.
These savory vegetarian pies are a great snack, a tasty breakfast on the go, or a perfect appetizer for parties and gatherings.
To learn more: Potato Borek - Patatesli Börek
Potato Boulangere
Potato Boulangere (or Pommes Boulangere) is a French potato & onion bake that is very easy to make and a lighter alternative to Potatoes au Gratin -Dauphinoise Potatoes.
It complements perfectly most meat, chicken, or fish dishes, especially succulent roast lamb.
To learn more: Potato Boulangere
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