I made five different side dishes in my air fryer. Chelsea Davis I made 5 popular Thanksgiving side dishes in my air fryer, and 3 of the recipes were incredible. The green beans and stuffing turned out great, but I wouldn’t make the mashed potatoes again. The air fryer […]
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I made 5 popular Thanksgiving side dishes in my air fryer, and 3 of the recipes were incredible.
The green beans and stuffing turned out great, but I wouldn't make the mashed potatoes again.
The air fryer made cleaning up simple, which is essential when cooking multiple things at once.
Cooking a proper Thanksgiving feast is almost always stressful. Making sure everything is timed properly is crucial to the happiness of your guests.
As someone who's obsessed with their air fryer, I tried using it to make five traditional side dishes.
Read on to find out what I'll be making with an air fryer again on Turkey Day.
I started off by making seasoned green beans
The basic recipe I found from Kitchn couldn't have been simpler to follow.
After cleaning and trimming the tips off the green beans, I poured a splash of olive oil and seasoned them with salt, pepper, and a saltless seasoning blend.
I placed the string beans in a preheated air fryer at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes.
Depending on how crowded the basket is, I'd add a couple of minutes if you like your beans more on the cooked/ blistered side.
Verdict: I would absolutely make these again for any reason.
They were tender, but not too soft, and ever-so-slightly blistered.
Next up, I tried an air-fryer stuffing recipe
Stuffing can be hit or miss, but the recipe I followed from Air Fryer Eats intrigued me because it called for both soft and dried bread chunks.
I started by dicing the leeks, carrots, and celery and sautéing the mix in butter until it was cooked down.
After the veggies cooked down, I added the spices and the two types of bread. I bought the dried chunks, which were seasoned and meant for stuffing, and I cubed up a fresh ciabatta loaf for the soft ones.
I stirred everything and continued to slowly add a decent amount of broth. After getting it moistened, but not completely soupy, I placed the mixture directly into the air-fryer bin.
Verdict: This recipe came out super flavorful, and I'm glad I added extra broth - any less and it would've dried out too much.
