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The best potato sides for burgers

Grilling season is upon us and there is nothing better than potato sides for burgers to serve for your summer BBQ’s. From creamy potato salads to grilled potato wedges dusted with spicy Cajun flavors, there are over two dozen potato recipes for all of the spud lovers in your life.

Potatoes are a great canvas for so many recipes, as they can take on tons of flavor. Whether you prefer spicy, garlicky, roasted or fried, these 25 potato side dish recipes offer something for everyone.

Grilled potato wedges with spice mixture and dipping sauce in background.

Potatoes are available throughout the year, which makes them a great option for any occasion – whether it’s a backyard BBQ or a recipe for special celebration dinner.

Potato sides for burgers

Burgers and fries are always paired together for a reason – it’s a match made in heaven. Poutine is a fried potato recipe covered in gravy and cheese curds, it is a Canadian classic.

A plate of French fries with gravy and cheese curds makes a great potato side for burgers.

Whether you choose to serve your fries all dolled up, like this, or plain, get step by step instructions for making the perfect restaurant-style French fries.

You can even combine the two and make a vegan burger out of potatoes!

Potato side dishes

The most popular dishes are always the potato sides for BBQ. The champ of them all is of course, potato salad. There are so many ways to make this dish – from classic and creamy to vinegar-based, and virtually everything in between.

You can boil the potatoes or roast them. Potato salads come in so many forms and all of them are delicious!

Chimichurri potato salad side dish recipe is bowl with blue towel on the side.

Another option for potato sides is to to grill them alongside your burgers. Instead of cooking in the house, let the grill do double duty.

A foil packet of spuds can be grilled and served as a potato side dish for burgers, steak, chicken or whatever you are cooking on the grill.

Potato FAQ’s

Are potatoes gluten-free?

Yes! Potatoes do not contain gluten and are a great option for people with gluten sensitivities.

What is the best way to store potatoes?

Store potatoes in a cool, dark place with good ventilation. Properly stored, they’ll last at least a week. If stored at a cooler temps (around 50°F), they will last several weeks.

Are potatoes “healthy”?

Potatoes are actually full of nutrients! They contain hefty amounts of potassium, vitamin C and vitamin B-6. They are also fat-free and cholesterol free.

Tools and Equipment

Potato sides for burgers are popular for so many reasons, one of them being ease. They are not at all difficult to work with, but these tools will help you be successful in the kitchen.

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Potato sides for burgers

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