4 Potato Side Dishes, From Gateau to Chips

Potatoes offer plenty of contrast, from a cheese-rich bake to paprika-seasoned chips. Choose among these four sides depending on whether you want to bake, air-fry, or serve a salad.

Potato gateau pairs a golden crust with a rich potato interior studded with cheese and cold cuts. This specialty from Campania is an easy choice when you want a more substantial potato side. Mozzarella brings a milky richness, while salami adds a savory contrast.

Pro tip: you can swap Pecorino for Parmesan or use Neapolitan salami in place of cooked ham.

Potato and Mushroom Pie, a rustic casserole with a browned topping, brings earthy oyster mushrooms to the potato routine. You can serve this home-style pie as a side or a main course. Thyme and lemon zest add herbal and citrus notes against the richness of cream and Grana Padano.

Pro tip: you can enrich the casserole with sautéed sausage, ham, or provola cheese.

Crispy Air Fryer Potato Chips deliver crunch with a savory touch of paprika. The air fryer makes these a quick potato side for your weeknight rotation. Rosemary and sage give each bite an herbal edge.

Pro tip: if your air fryer is smaller than 32 quarts, cook the potatoes in two batches at its highest temperature.

Potato Salad gets its creamy, tangy character from a dressing of plain yogurt, mayonnaise, and mustard. Serve it alongside meat or fish when you want a potato side without a baked topping. Parsley and chives add freshness to the rich dressing.

Pro tip: you can steam the potatoes after cutting them into cubes of your preferred size.