The 19 best side dishes to serve with mac and cheese for kids

These crispy air fryer sweet potato fries are a healthy side dish, a delicious way to get healthy fries on your table.

Pretzel bites are always a kid-favorite. They are a no-yeast no- fuss recipe for all to enjoy.

These super juicy turkey and veggie meatballs for baby are delicious, packed with veggies and requires no deep frying. They contain all the nutrients a toddler needs in a meal while they learn to self-feed!

Air fryer frozen french fries are super crispy and the perfect easy side dish or appetizer! Quick, easy and so much healthier than deep fried french fries.

These easy air fried or oven roasted sweet potato cubes make the perfect side dish! Perfect for dipping and quick to make!

These Tater Tot Waffles are not only fun to eat, they are fun to make! Check out this easy recipe that will make your meal that much more fun!

Broccoli cheddar bites are a quick and easy appetizer or snack idea! They take boring 'ol broccoli and transform it into a wonderfully crispy, cheesy finger food.

Baked Zucchini Chips are a great way to sneak more veggies in. They're a healthy and tasty alternative to deep fried chips, crispy, and irresistible!

This air fryer garlic bread is ridiculously quick and easy. With just six ingredients its on the table in ten minutes. A great side dish or a delicious snack.

Simple and easy five ingredients smashed potatoes that are crispy on the outside, but soft and tender on the inside. Use blue/purple potatoes for an impressive and fun side dish. 

Add a bit of protein to your next Mac & Cheese with a few fish sticks on the side. The kids will love these crunchy Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks.

Breaded zucchini sticks are incredibly crispy and tender, the appetizer I love so much! With their crispy, breaded parmesan and crumb exterior and tender interior, this recipe is more than a side dish.

Air fryer frozen tater tots are the crispiest crunchiest tater tots around! Quick, easy and so much less mess than with oven baked tater tots!

The kids will want to eat this hearty loaded mashed potato casserole! It's creamy, cheesy, and has lots of bacon.

Apricot Glazed Carrots are a perfect vegetarian side dish for almost any meal. They’re tender, sweet and make for a beautiful presentation.

Kids absolutely adore potato croquettes! They'll be asking for them on a regular basis after trying them once!

These sweet potato fritters are sweet and soft on the inside, and slightly crispy on the outside. The shredded sweet potatoes being as the main ingredient – form little veggie patties perfectly cooked until golden-brown.

This healthy cornbread recipe lightly sweetened with honey is moist yet light and fluffy texture. Plus, it’s better for you because it’s made without refined flour or sugar. Perfect chili pairing or holiday side dish!

Spaghetti Squash Fries are the perfect snack or side dish for kids of all ages! A cooking project you can do with your kids, Spaghetti Squash Fries are simply delicious–and addictive!