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Easy Potato Dishes That Pair with Everything

Modified: Dec 12, 2024 · Published Dec 12, 2024 · by Jacqueline Piper · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links. Read our privacy policy.

Potatoes are the ultimate sidekick for any meal, whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive family feast. From crispy air-fried sweet potato wedges to creamy mashed favorites and casseroles, these easy potato dishes bring flavor and comfort to your table with ease. Get ready to impress everyone with sides so delicious and versatile, they’ll match anything on your table.

Air Fryer Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Four sweet potatoes on a plate that have been thinly sliced but not cut all the way through, topped with fresh thyme.
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These Hasselback sweet potatoes are crispy, caramelized, and beautifully golden. The air fryer makes them quick and easy.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

A plate with smashed baby potatoes with a bowl of dip in the center.
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Golden and crispy smashed potatoes cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Simple to make and loaded with crunch.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Greek Lemon Potatoes

Potatoes wedges in a baking dish with lemon slices and a bowl of dip.
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These zesty Greek potatoes are roasted until tender and infused with lemon and oregano. Perfectly tangy and comforting.

Get the recipe: Greek Lemon Potatoes

Savory Vegan Sweet Potato Waffles

Waffles on a plate topped with a pat of butter and green onions.
Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these savory sweet potato waffles are a fun twist for breakfast or brunch.

Get the recipe: Savory Vegan Sweet Potato Waffles

Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes with Thyme

A bowl of mashed potatoes with a swirl of brown sauce on top.
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Creamy mashed potatoes meet nutty browned butter and earthy thyme for a rich and comforting side dish.

Get the recipe: Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes with Thyme

Potato Pancakes with Mozzarella and Onion

A sliced potato rosti on a plat with sour cream, sambal oelek, avocado, onion, and cheese on top.
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Crispy potato pancakes loaded with gooey mozzarella and sweet onion. Perfect for breakfast or a savory snack.

Get the recipe: Potato Pancakes with Mozzarella and Onion

Enchilada Baked Sweet Potatoes

A sweet potato topped with sauce beside avocado and salad on a plate.
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Baked sweet potatoes stuffed with enchilada sauce and your favorite toppings make a hearty and flavorful meal.

Get the recipe: Enchilada Baked Sweet Potatoes

Easy Creamy Vegan Scalloped Potatoes

Sliced potato bake on a plate.
Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

Rich and velvety, these vegan scalloped potatoes are baked to golden perfection. A cozy classic made plant-based and simple.

Get the recipe: Easy Creamy Vegan Scalloped Potatoes

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

Sweet potatoes on a slate platter topped with cheese and herbs beside lime and a bowl of dip.
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Thick-cut sweet potato wedges seasoned just right and air-fried until crispy on the edges and tender in the middle.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

Microwave Mashed Potatoes

A bowl of mashed potatoes.
Image Credit: My Plant-Based Bowl

Make perfectly creamy mashed potatoes in no time with this microwave method. It’s fast, simple, and great for busy nights.

Get the recipe: Microwave Mashed Potatoes

Dill Potato Salad

Salad in a bowl with potatoes, cucumber, corn, and dill.
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This creamy potato salad with fresh dill is tangy and refreshing. Great for picnics, BBQs, or an easy weeknight side.

Get the recipe: Dill Potato Salad

Parmesan Garlic French Fries

Fries and a bowl of dip on a plate with Parmesan and parsley.
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Crispy fries tossed with parmesan and garlic make the perfect snack or side dish. A must for any fry lover.

Get the recipe: Parmesan Garlic French Fries

Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables

Roasted vegetables and garlic on a baking sheet.
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Roasted veggies cooked to caramelized perfection on a single sheet pan. Easy cleanup and packed with flavor!

Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables

Easy Air Fryer Ranch Potatoes

Crispy cubed potatoes on a plate, coated in a seasoning mix.
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Crispy little bites of ranch-seasoned potatoes made right in the air fryer. Perfect for a snack or a side dish.

Get the recipe: Easy Air Fryer Ranch Potatoes

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