Need sides for fried chicken? We’ve gathered 75 recipes to answer the question of what to serve with fried chicken. You’ll find everything from fries to vegetable salads and fruit salads to desserts. All recipes are gluten-free.
Fried chicken is known for being crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It is a popular Southern dish that is also one our family’s favorite comfort dishes. If on the search for the best fried chicken recipe, our Gluten Free Fried Chicken recipe is perfectly flavored and cooked to perfection.
You can now turn your dinner into a feast by picking any of these fried chicken sides. Forget about wondering what goes with fried chicken with this recipe collection. It has all you would want and more!

What To Serve With Fried Chicken
Select any desired recipe(s), gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions. Enjoy!
This Gluten-free Mac and Cheese is super cheesy and creamy. It’s quick, it’s easy and it makes a great side dish. It’s made with gluten-free macaroni and flour, and I’ve included tips and tricks so you’ll never have gummy or mushy gluten-free pasta again!
Crockpot sweet potatoes are a simple and delicious dinner side that doesn't get any easier. Simply wash the potatoes and let them bake all day.
These red-skinned mashed potatoes are quicker to make than regular mashed potatoes, are wonderfully creamy and not at all gummy thanks to several tips that will guarantee perfect mashed potatoes! Can be made the traditional way or paleo, vegan and whole30-friendly.
These gluten-free cheddar drop biscuits are so simple to make and are ready on the table in under 30 minutes. Black pepper and fresh rosemary give these biscuits a wonderful flavor. If you're looking for a quick side to go with your dinner, these easy gluten-free drop biscuits are it!
This roasted corn and bacon red potato salad is easy to make and comes together in just about half an hour. It's the perfect gluten-free side for summer entertaining and goes with so many dishes. The whole family will love this take on creamy potato salad!
Creamy Cheddar Mashed Potatoes are truly a part of my southern heritage, so today I bring to you my spin on southern mashed potatoes. There are so many ways to pair my mashed potatoes with your main dish leaving your dinner options endless.
Get ready for a flavour explosion in your mouth! This Greek Quinoa Salad is loaded with delicious Mediterranean-inspired flavours and is perfect for meal prep as it tastes better the longer that it sits! Easy to make and great for those barbecues, picnics and weeknight meals! (gluten-free & vegetarian)
This simple mayo-free Italian potato salad recipe includes fresh & dried oregano, olive oil, & red wine vinegar. A Calabrian family favorite!
Tender potatoes in a Champagne Dijon vinaigrette with fresh herbs is bright, tangy, and crowd-pleasing.
Make the best ever gluten-free cornbread muffins with this quick and easy jiffy-style mix! This cornbread is moist and fluffy with just a hint of sweetness! Dairy and egg free options included!
If you’re looking for a trusty side dish to come to your rescue at mealtimes all year round, these Mediterranean roast vegetables could be it. They’re juicy, colorful and healthy, ridiculously easy to make, and go with almost anything. Perhaps most importantly, they’re easy to prep and out of the oven in just over 30 minutes, or even less time if you make them in your air fryer.
This slimmed down version of CPK's Thai Crunch Salad is full of fresh vegetables, crunchy texture and a skinny peanut dressing.
These crispy oven-roasted cottage fries are the perfect shape for dipping! They make a great side dish for chicken, meatloaf, burgers, and sandwiches. You can make these delicious potatoes with only a few basic ingredients and 10 minutes active prep time.
Pesto Potato Salad with boiled eggs, sweet peas, and toasted pine nuts in a lemon-pesto dressing. Simple and with few ingredients, this no mayo potato salad is perfect for easy entertaining.
Transform plain polenta into delicious fries! These crispy baked polenta fries are made from scratch and baked to perfection with a crisp-golden surface and a rich, velvety center. Serve these crunchy fries as a side or appetizer with dips and sauces.
Crisp, fresh, and bursting with loads of unexpected flavor, this Garlic Bok Choy Recipe is guaranteed to be your new favorite side dish. Ready in just 10 minutes, enjoy this easy vegetarian side dish with chicken, beef, or fish.
These Gouda mashed potatoes are perfect for special occasions. Laced with sweet caramelized onions, fragrant garlic, and plenty of cheese and fat, these delectably rich potatoes are bound to be a hit. Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free.
Spicy kimchi and creamy potato salad come together to create a tasty, fusion side dish.
Yuca fries that are easy to prepare and baked in the oven for a healthier twist. They are naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and most of all, crispy on the outside and soft inside. A great way to give French fries a break while making a great side for grilled or barbecued meats.
Air Fryer Potato Wedges are super crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making the perfect easy side dish for this air fryer chicken thighs or an appetizer for dipping in ketchup or your favorite sauce.
Lemon Arugula Salad with Pine Nuts is a quick and easy salad that is peppery, sweet and satisfying. Arugula is tossed with cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts and parmesan cheese and finished off with a lemony, olive oil dressing.
This easy summer salad is full of hydrating foods like watermelon, cucumber, jicama & blueberries and topped with a simple (yet addicting) coconut lime dressing. Every bite is refreshing, crunchy, creamy, and slightly sweet + tangy!
A great alternative to smashed potatoes, these smashed rosemary garlic roasted radishes are just as tasty but lower in both carbs and calories. This side dish requires only a handful of ingredients and is simple to prepare. Naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan adaptable.
This recipe takes a fresh piece of burrata and surrounds it with chopped tomatoes, leafy greens and a flavorful pesto dressing.
When it comes to healthy side dishes, it doesn’t get much better than this Broccoli Slaw Salad! It’s crunchy and addictive, tossed in a creamy homemade coleslaw dressing, and it’s perfect for any gathering. This recipe is gluten-free, vegan and is a family favorite!
This Corn Salad recipe embraces the summer season with fresh corn, bell pepper, basil, and a homemade creamy dressing. It’s so easy to make and great for a light lunch, side dish, or potluck!
Easy salad with halloumi balanced perfectly with sweet canary melon, salty prosciutto, peppery rocket and crunchy shaved fennel. A great refreshing salad to lift the summer vibes.
Sweet oranges and tangy grapefruit, tossed in a simple vinaigrette over salad greens, make this stunning citrus salad a lovely all-season salad. Refreshing and pretty.
Deli-style macaroni salad is tangy, flavorful and always a hit at barbecues, potlucks, and parties. The best part is that this isn’t ordinary pasta! It’s made with gluten free macaroni noodles. We hope you love this gluten free macaroni salad as much as we do!
This crunchy Asian coleslaw recipe is perfect for batch cooking! Top with baked tofu steaks, seared salmon, or marinated tempeh for protein to round it out and make a meal!
These crispy potato wedges with lemon aioli are going to be your new favorite side dish. Thick, fresh cut potato wedges are tossed with a flavorful combination of parmesan cheese and seasonings and roasted until perfectly crispy.
So good and healthy, these baked French fries' potatoes are a dream!
This beautiful vegan tian is easy to make and an eye-catching Summer side dish everyone will love! It’s rich in flavors, nutritious and is sure to impress any guests!
This Loaded Cheesy Potato Casserole is made with mashed potatoes, bacon, and cheese. It’s the perfect side dish for the holidays or any meal!
This delicious bacon potato salad side dish will fast become one of your favourites. It’s easy to make and goes great alongside grilled chicken, salmon or steak.
My Creamy Sweet Corn Salad recipe is an easy summer side dish with lots of fresh basil and a yummy sour cream and buttermilk dressing. This simple salad could easily steal the show at your next barbecue!
Smoked Corn on the Cob is a delicious way to enjoy fresh corn. The smoking process adds a unique flavor that pairs well with the natural sweetness of the corn. The tender corn steams inside aluminum foil with butter, while the great smoky flavor infuses every kernel of corn.
This KFC Coleslaw Recipe is as close as you can get without actually ordering it from the restaurant directly. The taste is simply perfect!
These Spicy Potato Chips are a fun way to jazz up a bag of plain potato chips with homemade potato chip seasoning. Customize the spice level to your taste and enjoy warm chips from the oven!
Crispy and perfectly seasoned chips with a sweet and smokey flavour from the paprika make a versatile side dish. Our Paprika Chips are perfectly crispy on the outside, but still light and fluffy potato on the inside. No need to buy frozen chips again!
One of the best traditions of summer are tender juicy ears of corn hot out of the pot and dripping with butter with a sprinkling of salt! This is a quick and easy side dish to have with Instant Pot Ribs! Instant Pot Corn on the Cob come out perfect every time and I'm never making it any other way again!
Looking for a refreshing side dish for a summer barbeque or meal? Wait until you try this refreshing cucumber salad with dill.
These Masala Chips are the ultimate flavor packed side dish. Chunky chips coated in a tomato Indian spiced sauce and then loaded with fresh chilies and herbs. So easy to make and you probably already have most of the ingredients in your kitchen now. A popular takeaway side, these are quick and easy to make at home and we have used oven chips to make it that little bit easier.
Mac and Cheese is pure comfort food. This butternut squash mac and cheese is perfect if you’re trying to lose weight, if you have a picky eater or if you just want a variation on a classic.
This gluten free Dill Pickle Pasta Salad recipe is a great easy side dish for summer. It's made with a creamy mayo dressing and fresh dill!
A unique, crunchy and sweet fruit salad, this naturally gluten-free apple grape salad is a favorite side dish at my house! Family and guests always go back for seconds of this apple salad.
These ridiculously delicious and easy homemade frozen French fries crisp up rather perfectly in the air fryer.
No more missing out on mashed potatoes at your meal just because you can’t have dairy! Now you can make gluten-free, dairy-free mashed potatoes in your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker!
20 minutes is all you need to have these easy and scrumptious gluten-free biscuits done and on the table! In fact, they are so easy, my children make them regularly – with little to no help from mom.
Nothing attracts more eyes on a summer table spread than this colorful gluten-free pasta salad. It’s a simple, yet beautiful array of complimentary tastes tossed with a savory Greek-style salad dressing that my whole family loves.
Our air fryer twice-baked potato recipe will be the only twice-baked potato recipe you need! Baked potatoes are hollowed out, air fried to get extra crispy, then stuffed with a mixture including sour cream, butter, fresh garlic, and cheese.
More Gluten Free Comfort Foods
It doesn’t stop here with fried chicken; you’ll find many comfort foods with a gluten free twist on the site. From Gluten-Free Shepards Pie and Gluten-Free Chicken And Dumplings to Comforting Chicken and Noodles (Crockpot) and Dairy Free Chicken Pot Pie. We also find our Gluten Free Alfredo, Grandmas Chicken Casserole and Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup to be outstanding options for weeknight meals.
And of course, we wouldn’t skip over sharing our favorite gluten free desserts! Pick from Dairy Free Sugar Cookies, Gluten Free Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies and Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies or Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcake, Gluten Free Cookie Cake and Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake to complete any meal.
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