The next time you make burgers, complete your meal with these healthy side dishes.

Whether it’s a side salad, crispy fries or grilled vegetables, these dishes are an easy pairing.

Recipes like Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries and Kale Salad with Balsamic & Parmesan are delicious and nutritious.

sweet potato fries

Jason Donnelly

Creamy pine nuts and salty Parmesan cheese added at the end balance the flavors.

Here, we cook asparagus, mini peppers and zucchini together with a hint of garlic and butter.

Dip into spicy Sriracha dipping sauce for a flavor explosion.

a bowl of kale topped with Parmesan cheese

Jason Donnelly

keep your ripe avocados for guacamole or toastonly firm ones will do when making these fries.

Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Air-fried sweet potato fries are crispy, tender and delicately sweet.

If the cinnamon-pepper spice is too intense, try thyme, oregano, paprika or garlic instead.

baked parmesan zucchini curly fries on a plate

Yes, it’s an extra step, but it’s worth it.

Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.

Air-Fryer Kale Chips

Homemade kale chips are incredibly easy to make.

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Warning: These will go fast!

Pick one up from the hardware store or order one online for less than $15.

Oven-Baked Curly Fries

These oven fries crisp up without the greasy mess of deep-frying.

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Just watch the thickness: Cut too thin, and the fries will burn easily.

The sturdy leaves of mature spinach hold up best during cooking.

Avocado Fries with Sriracha Aioli

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Crispy Oven-Baked Fries

Eva Kolenko

Air-Fryer Kale Chips

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Balsamic-Parmesan Sauteed Spinach

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