As we all know, Easter is a time for family, friends and, of course, food! If you’re looking for some easy Easter side dishes to impress your guests, look no further. Here are some of our favorites that are sure to please the whole table.
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What to serve with Easter dinner
When it comes to Easter dinner, the main dish may be the star, but the side dishes are essential in rounding out the meal.
There are endless options for Easter side dishes, but we’ve compiled a list of our favorites that are sure to please any crowd. From creamy mashed potatoes to bright and colorful roasted vegetables, there’s something for everyone on this list.
And the best part is that they’re all fairly easy to make, so you can spend more time enjoying the holiday with your family and friends.
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Easy Easter Side Dishes
Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
You can’t go wrong with air fryer smashed potatoes as an Easter side dish. Crispy and golden on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, this smashed potato recipe is guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family.
Pomegranate Couscous Salad
Add some color to your Easter table with this pomegranate and beet couscous salad. It is quick, healthy and bursting with flavor!
Air Fryer Pineapple
Try this recipe for air fryer grilled pineapple the next time you want a side dish with a difference. Grilling pineapple in your air fryer is quick and easy, and makes a great side for ham or pork.
Homemade gravy (made from stock)
Making gravy from stock is a great way to make a quick sauce for your meal. It is easier than you think and only takes a few minutes! All you need is stock (or bouillon), butter, flour, water and some seasoning.
Instant Pot Applesauce
Applesauce is a traditional sauce served with roast pork. Making applesauce in the Instant Pot is incredibly quick and easy, and only takes a handful of ingredients.
Air Fryer Stuffing
Air fryer stuffing is a great dish to serve as a side dish with your Easter dinner. It’s quick and easy to make, and can be whipped up without using your oven – perfect for when you are cooking up a Easter feast and just don’t have enough space for all the sides. Plus, it’s delicious!
Cream of Mushroom Soup Gravy
This cream of mushroom soup gravy is a classic side dish for a roast dinner that can be served with chicken, beef, or pork. This simple and easy recipe can be made in minutes and is a great way to add flavor to your meal.
Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
Traditional roasted potatoes, but cooked in your air fryer. These air fried roast potatoes are crispy and delicious, and are also some of the quickest and easiest roast potatoes you will ever make!
Air Fryer Broccoli
Air fryer broccoli is a quick and healthy air fryer recipe. A great option if you are looking for a quick side dish with all the flavor of roasted broccoli without taking up precious oven space.
Air Fryer Baked Potato
Air fryer baked potatoes – quick to cook, with perfectly crispy skin and and fork-tender on the inside. Cut down on the cooking time by microwaving them before crisping them up in the air fryer. This is surely the best way to bake a potato.
Instant Pot Steamed Potatoes
Or for a calorie-lighter potato try dish, try these Instant Pot steamed potatoes. They are tasty and easy to make, with no need to stand over a boiling pot.
Air Fryer Parsnips
Air fryer parsnips, roasted plain or honey-glazed, make a delicious and easy side dish. A healthy air fryer recipe, these parsnips have all the taste of traditional roasted parsnips, but are much quicker to cook and use a lot less oil.
Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
This air fryer bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe is a great way to show off your air fryer skills! This recipe is simple, yet elegant, and is perfect for any occasion. This recipe only requires 3 ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make from start to finish.
Microwave Steamed Carrots
Short on time? Try microwaving carrots for a super quick side dish. The trick to getting them perfect is to steam them, not boil them.
Microwave Green Beans
Alternatively, try steaming fresh green beans in your microwave. They are ready in a flash, and go with any Easter dinner.
Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables
Air fryer roasted vegetables are the perfect side dish to any Easter dinner, and couldn’t be easier to make. This quick and simple recipe for roasting mixed veggies in the air fryer has minimal prep and takes just minutes to cook.
You may also like:
- Air fryer turkey breast
- Air fryer ham
- Air fryer roast beef
- Instant Pot boneless ham
- Instant Pot chuck roast
- Air fryer Cornish hen
- Air fryer roast pork
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