These autumn sides come together quickly and are mostly hands off.
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While I make it a point to soak up every ounce of daylight in the summer, come fall, I quickly transition into a homebody. Sure, nature is beautiful, but I can watch the leaves change color from the window in my living room where it’s warm and cozy. Along with the chillier weather, fall's shorter days also contribute to me spending more time at home, where I naturally gravitate to the kitchen.
Instead of quickly cooking up a bowl of pasta or a slab of protein for dinner, I’m more inclined to spend a few extra minutes preparing a well rounded meal that includes an actual side dish. A meal with more than one dish? What a concept! The side dishes we're featuring here highlight the bounty of hearty produce available during the fall—we've got your carrots, mushrooms, and, of course, cauliflower and broccoli. Plus, they are incredibly easy to put together. The recipes below, such as Caesar roasted broccoli, air-fried Brussels sprouts, and sweet and spicy roasted carrots, can be quickly assembled and then cooked mostly hands off in the air fryer, oven, or stovetop while you prepare your main course. These easy fall side dishes are just what you need to complete your meal and enjoy a little extra time—but just a little, we promise—in your kitchen.
Crispy Air-Fryer Broccoli
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Make crisp, tender air-fryer broccoli with our basic recipe. It’s great as-is—or dressed up with our five easy, delicious variations.
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Air-Fryer Green Beans
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Here's a simple, hearty vegetable side dish that you can toss together in minutes—as long as you have fresh green beans and your air fryer on hand.
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20 Minute Air-Fryer Cauliflower
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Cooking cauliflower in the air fryer isn’t complicated, but with our tips and tricks, you can guarantee flavorful, crisp, and tender results every time.
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Grilled or Roasted Carrots With Sweet Soy Glaze
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Cook your carrots until tender, then brush them with a glaze of honey and soy to highlight their natural sweetness.
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Braised Leeks With Chile Bean Sauce
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Thanks to a few powerhouse Sichuan ingredients, this speedy sauce tastes like it took hours to make.
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Sweet-Spicy Glazed Carrots
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To tame the sweetness of these Korean banchan-inspired glazed carrots, we burn the honey and spike the sauce with chile pepper, ginger, and a splash of vinegar.
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Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms
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These vegetarian stuffed mushrooms pack a lot of flavor into a small package, hitting savory, sweet, and umami notes all at once.
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Caesar Roasted Broccoli
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It's a simple as it sounds: Dress up sweet and nutty roasted broccoli with savory, crisp Caesar-flavored breadcrumbs.
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Air-Fryer Brussels Sprouts With Preserved Lemon–Caesar Dressing
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This Brussels sprouts side dish is a festival of flavor and texture.
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