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    Home » Blog » Air Fryer

    Good Sides For Pancakes

    Published: Mar 19, 2022 · Modified: Apr 28, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    When it comes to thinking about good sides for pancakes, a multitude of recipes come to mind. Perfect for serving with our Fall Pancake Recipes (check them out), they range from syrup to butters to fruit, eggs, bacon…the list goes on. My hope is that after reading this post, you’ll be set for all of your fixings, toppings and more! You really can never have too many Good Sides For Pancakes!

    Roundup photo of four Good Side dishes for Pancakes including:
Crispy Air Fryer Bacon Twists
Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Crescent Roll Egg Cups
Butter Pecan Syrup

    What defines a side?

    When you Google definition of a side dish you get “a food served separately along with the main course.” Pretty self-explanatory isn’t it? Well it’s true that these recipes are sides but are they good sides for pancakes? Therein lays the question. So, here I am to answer all of your pancake side questions.

    Our delicious recipes will blow your socks off and take your breakfast to the next level. By the end of this post, you’ll know exactly what to serve with pancakes. In fact, you’ll be a pancake side expert!

    Good Sides For Pancakes Video

    So let’s start off our good sides for pancakes discussion with a most obvious choice. Butter pecan syrup…all I can say is yum! BUT, is it a food? Well, you eat it so I would say yes.

    Although it’s considered more of a topping rather, it still fits into the sides category and luckily for you it ranks high in both flavor and ease of making. You can pour your heart and soul into this recipe so to speak.

    Butter Pecan Syrup
    Butter Pecan Syrup is sweet and delicious. This syrup is simple to make at home and tastes amazing.
    Check out this recipe

    Another recipe that borders between tasty toppings and good sides for pancakes is our maple or honey pecan butter. This stuff is just amazing when you paint it onto a steaming hot stack of pancakes. The way the butter melts, all oozey and sweet…you won’t be able to wait to bite into it. Trust me when I tell you this!

    Maple or Honey Pecan Butter
    Pecan honey butter is sweet and creamy butter that pairs well with anything you wish to slather it on.
    Check out this recipe

    Speaking of butter, when thinking about good sides for pancakes, would you think of adding bacon butter? Well, if not, you should because you don’t know what you’re missing. A flavor sensation like no other, you’ll be in a state of pure joy when you taste this multi-purpose, always delicious side.

    The Best Bacon Butter
    The Best Bacon Butter recipe shows what it is, how to make it and uses for bacon flavored compound butter including popcorn, potatoes, steak and sandwiches!
    Check out this recipe
    The Best Bacon Butter

    Blow your cares away with this mouth watering side dish that you’ll be in love with at first bite with my Grandma’s fruit salad. The perfect companion to pancakes, I’d say that it falls nicely into the good sides for pancakes category…wouldn’t you. Made of fresh or canned fruit, whatever you have on hand, it’s a nice way to make your pancake breakfast experience something extraordinaire!

    My Grandma’s Fruit Salad
    My Grandma's Fruit Salad is my favorite holiday treat of all time! Using fresh and/or canned fruit this dessert will not disappoint! Just like my grandma used to make!
    Check out this recipe

    Speaking of fruits that are good sides for pancakes, let’s take a look at the pineapple. Not what traditionally comes to mind when thinking of breakfast but, boy oh boy, let me tell you something…once you taste this Brazilian baked pineapple you’ll never go back. Just thinking of it makes me want to go out and make a batch right now!

    Baked Brazilian Pineapple
    Our simple baked Brazilian pineapple recipe combines juicy fresh pineapple, cinnamon and sugar and then cooks it in the oven or on the grill until caramelized into a delicious dessert.
    Check out this recipe
    Spears of baked Brazilian pineapple ready to eat.

    Another pineapple recipe you ask? Yes, this smoked pineapple is a great addition to your good sides for pancakes list. Lip smackin’ sweet and smokey, this recipe will have you on the edge of your seat waiting for more.

    Smoked Pineapple
    Smoked Pineapple is a simple dish that combines both sweet and smoky flavors. You will be amazed at how delicious this fruit turns out.
    Check out this recipe

    Now, from sweet to savory when it comes to good sides for pancakes. Let’s start off with the breakfast classic…and that is…BACON!!! Crunchy bites of goodness that you can’t wait to wrap into your pancakes and gobble down as soon as they’re served. These bacon twists will definitely hit the spot and you’ll be making them as often as you can!

    Crispy Air Fryer Bacon Twists – In the Oven, Too!
    Crispy air fryer bacon twists are a fun new way to prepare regular and thick cut bacon. Give your breakfast a makeover with twisted bacon in air fryer or oven.
    Check out this recipe

    This baked Sweet Glazed Bacon recipe has been used by my family for years and is definitely worth a try. I can’t get enough of it and I can’t wait to her what you think.

    Sweet Glazed Bacon
    Not your average baked bacon! The flavors are different and totally complement the bacon. Sweet Glazed Bacon is a recipe that all bacon lovers need to try!
    Check out this recipe
    Sweet Glazed Bacon

    What could be better than bacon? How about sausage wrapped in bacon and then cooked in an air fryer?? Deeeeelish is all I have to say. These babies are surely good sides for pancakes, I’d say. A tasty way to start your day and a fun breakfast food for thought.

    Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage Wrapped in Bacon
    Air fryer breakfast sausage wrapped in bacon is sweet, savory and delicious. Air fryer (or baked) sausage links and patties don't disappoint.
    Check out this recipe

    Another delicious recipe on the way for you to try. These air fryer breakfast potatoes are definitely on the good sides for pancakes bucket list. Super tasty and super easy to make, you’ll be in potato paradise. A paradise that you’ll never want to leave!

    Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
    Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are crispy, flavorful and super simple to make. If you're into delicious breakfast side dishes, then this is the recipe for you!
    Check out this recipe

    Speaking of breakfast potatoes, this slow cooker bacon breakfast potatoes recipe is just da bomb (as my son always says)…apparently I’m out of the lingo loop now at my age lol…oh well. Anyway, a good sides for pancakes list would not be complete without these tender morsels. Plus, they’re great for when you have friends or family over and want to make your big pancake breakfast.

    Slow Cooker Bacon Breakfast Potatoes
    Slow Cooker Bacon Breakfast Potatoes include bacon, sausage or ham. This easy crock pot breakfast potatoes casserole is perfect for those intimate family breakfasts and is ideal for feeding a crowd!
    Check out this recipe
    Slow Cooker Bacon Breakfast Potatoes

    Want to add a little fancy fun to your pancake breakfast? These copycat Starbucks egg bites will be a delightful addition to your good sides for pancakes list. Light and fluffy, melt in your mouth good…..seriously, they’re just that yummy!

    Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
    Ever tried egg white bites or Starbucks bacon egg bites? Make copycat Starbucks egg bites at home in your oven or instant pot with a silicone egg mold.
    Check out this recipe

    Since we’re discussing eggs now, I thought I’d add these very easy to make egg cups to my good sides for pancakes topic. A great way to take your breakfast to the ultimate level of deliciousness, you’ll be so happy you’ve made them once you try one itsy bitsy bite!

    Easy Crescent Roll Egg Cups
    Easy Crescent Roll Breakfast Muffins or Egg Cups are a recipe idea for breakfast or brunch using your favorite meat, cheese and vegetable.
    Check out this recipe
    Crescent roll breakfast egg cups on a plate served up on a table.

    Amp up your breakfast even more with this air fryer breakfast frittata. What good sides for pancakes list would be complete without this extremely easy and delicious egg masterpiece. Your family will just love you a little more when you serve this with your pancake stack.

    Air Fryer Breakfast Frittata
    This air fryer frittata is filled with a ton of flavor, not work. This air fryer breakfast frittata comes together quickly and easily.
    Check out this recipe

    So, there you have it folks…a complete breakfast breakdown. Now you’re an expert! Good sides for pancakes never seemed so easy and delicious to make.

    I think I’ve covered all sides of this topic, pun intended 😉. Eggs, potatoes, bacon, fruit, butter and syrup. All the fixings you need to enjoy one heck of a breakfast. I’m telling you that you’ll be the superhero of your home and will fly away into the day, ready to tackle all of the evil in the universe!

    Roundup photo of four Good Side dishes for Pancakes including:
Crispy Air Fryer Bacon Twists
Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Crescent Roll Egg Cups
Butter Pecan Syrup
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