A plate of crispy, golden fried chicken is amazing. But let’s be honest… side dishes are what turn a plate into a comfort food feast. What sides go with fried chicken? How about smoky green beans, mashed potatoes, creamy corn casserole, flaky biscuits, French fries, mac and cheese, and more! Skip going to your favorite fried chicken take-out restaurant and create a feast at home with these fried chicken side dishes. If you’re looking for a way to make crispy and moist chicken, try one of these 8 homemade fried chicken recipes.
Pasta Slaw
“We came up with this recipe after eating pasta slaw at Nordy’s BBQ. Neither my husband nor the kids would really eat coleslaw until we tried this recipe. Now, it’s a family favorite that we make regularly.” – Shelene
Pressure Cooker Corn on the Cob
“I was telling my sister that I was cooking my ribs in the pressure cooker (electric) and was going to have corn on the cob.. She asked why I don’t cook the corn in the pressure cooker. So I made it and it is wonderful. She explained that by adding a little butter (as an option), it infuses the butter into the corn.” – Deb
Basic Mashed Potatoes
“Just the basics! Potatoes make such a versatile base with which to experiment. Try adding any combination of the following: chives, chopped bacon, sour cream, onion or garlic powder, cheddar, or Parmesan cheese.” – Karen
Southern Cornbread
“I am not usually a cornbread lover. My husband is and was raised on Southern-style cooking. His mom passed away at the age of 19, and I have tried to always incorporate meals or sides that his mom would have made. Everyone I have ever made this for loves it!” – Natalie
Country Biscuits
“Mom’s biscuits and gravy have always been a much-loved tradition in our family. There was a time when Sunday morning would not be Sunday morning without them.” – Shelia
Southern-Style Hush Puppies
“Living on the coast of North Carolina, we love Calabash-style seafood and hush puppies. I serve these hush puppies hot with homemade honey butter and fresh local fish fried up crispy and golden, mmmmm!” – Elaine
Old-Fashioned Fried Onion Rings
“These came out so good! Light, crunchy, and just plain delish.” – Bonnie
Southern Smoky Green Beans
“These Southern Smoky Green Beans are a must for any family get-together. In my family, I am known for my green beans, of all the things I cook. GREEN BEANS? LOL.” – Debbie
Robin’s Easy Potato Salad
“Very easy and oh so tasty.” – Robin
Baked Beans With Bacon
“My family and friends will ask me to bring my baked beans to our get-togethers. I also like to make them for our backyard cookouts and holidays.” – Laura
Mi-Mi’s Mac and Cheese Please
“Sometimes box macaroni and cheese will just not satisfy the craving for homemade macaroni and cheese. Try this ooey gooey goodness to serve with your favorite meatloaf!” – Jean
Battered French Fries
“A change from regular fries. These are battered just like when you batter chicken or fish. They are very, very good!” – Maria
Best Macaroni Salad
“This is the best macaroni salad that I’ve tasted. (I also have a fantastic pasta salad recipe.) If you like Knorr’s Spinach dip recipe, you’re gonna love this!” – Anne
Jen’s Deep Fried Cajun Okra
“My family loves okra! Whether it is boiled, fried, or mixed in a dish, we love it! This dish has a Southern flavor with a hint of Cajun and is great dipped in ranch.” – Jennifer
Honey Cornbread Muffins
“These little cornbread muffins are sweet, soft, and delicious. They come out perfect every time I make them!!” – Lindsey
Deb’s Easy Corn Casserole
“My mother, Deb, started a handwritten recipe book with all of us kids’ faves and holiday traditions about a year before she passed in 2001. These recipes have become a way for us to still have Mom at our holiday meals for 14 years now.” – Lisa
Sesame and Ginger Coleslaw (Mayoless)
“With the tasty sesame and ginger vinaigrette, you will never miss the mayonnaise in this coleslaw.” – Kevin