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We have brainstormed and come up with exactly what to serve with a Cuban sandwich. A Cuban sandwich is made with roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on ciabatta bread, but you’re free to pick and choose your own seasoning. Yes, that’s right!
So where’d it come from? The sandwich first made its way to the shores of America in the 1900s together with migrant workers from Latin America. They then established food stalls, and later, restaurants, which made the dish a little more available to the general public.
In this article, we’ll be exploring what foods go best together with the Cuban Sandwich. Here I have a list of some of the best sides that go with Cuban sandwiches. AND yes, we had fun brainstorming this tasty list.
This Carolina coleslaw doesn’t use mayonnaise. It is flavored with apple cider vinegar, which compliments a Cuban perfectly. It is also slightly sweet and packed with veggies.
You can make this side dish in advance and let it chill.
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Potato chips are a popular side for Cuban sandwiches. I say that homemade potato chips are an even better side dish. Homemade potato chips are so easy to make in the air fryer.
You only need potatoes, olive oil, and salt. You can cook up a batch in about 10 minutes. These are surprisingly delicious so be prepared for folks to ask for seconds.
Fries and Cuban sandwiches go together perfectly. If you want to stay traditional but also shake things up a bit, pair sweet potato fries with your sandwich. You can make sweet potato fries in the air fryer in about 20 minutes.
We keep the recipe simple by only adding olive oil and coarse salt. But you could add some garlic salt or truffle salt to spice things up a bit. Tip: Be sure that your sweet potato slices are very dry before you cook them.
Creamy red potato salad serves up well with a hot sandwich. The texture complements the Cuban perfectly. That beautiful texture comes into play because we leave the skin on the red potatoes.
This is another side dish that we recommend you make a day ahead if you have time. That way it can chill in the fridge and the flavors can merge. The Dijon mustard and fresh dill used in this recipe will just add to that perfect compliment.
Grab some purple tortilla chips and throw them in a bowl. Then serve them up with this mango salsa and sit back. My only tip for this side for Cuban sandwiches is to double the recipe because I always run out.
Crunchy Air Fryer Banana Chips
The crispy chips come out in thin slices with less oil that are better for you than packaged potato chips from the store. Anyone can make yummy dehydrated banana chips and save some money, too.
Sweet and Crispy Air Fryer Apple Chips
While we do love our carrot fries and potato chips, we get a hankering for something sweet now and again, and since we’re still looking for that oh-so-satisfying crunch, we decided to make something that’s just as filling and satisfying as potato chips, but without the guilt: apple chips!
Golden Air Fryer Seasoned French Fries
These air fryer seasoned fries are golden, crisp, and totally rave-worthy. Be sure to make an extra batch—everyone will be coming back for seconds.
Spicy Popeyes-Style Cajun Fries
Yes, you can learn how to make Popeye’s Cajun fries recipe right in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Texas Roadhouse Fried Pickles at Home
You can prepare this fantastic appetizer from the ingredients right from your pantry. This easy and quick Texas Roadhouse Fried Pickles Copycat Recipe can be prepared from common ingredients that are readily available in every kitchen.
Homemade Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
There is something so nice about having freshly made chips on hand. If you are having a party and you have made your favorite dip, serving it with some homemade chips is just a nice touch.
Panko-Crusted Avocado Fries
If you are looking for a unique snack for a movie night or side dish for pizza, consider making avocado fries.
Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Red Potatoes
These potatoes are soft on the inside and have crispy edges on the outside. It only takes about 30 minutes to cook these crispy smashed potatoes in an air fryer.
Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad
We love a creamy pasta salad—and this one is made with ranch! Pasta salad is such a wonderful side dish.
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
Now, my whole family and I simply can’t resist roasting the delightful chickpeas and having them once every week.
Creamy Beer Cheese Dip
The creamy cheese and the hoppy beer create a unique and delicious flavor that everyone will love. Serve it with crackers, pretzels, or bread chunks for a delicious and easy snack.
Tangy Blue Cheese Dip
Blue cheese is a salty, tangy, soft cheese that cools and complements a lot of spicy foods, which is why it’s so popular as a dip for hot wings. We love blue cheese because it’s both creamy and tangy, salty and smooth.
The bottom line
Cuban sandwiches are so delicious that they can be a meal unto themselves, but what’s the fun in that? When it comes to what to serve with Cuban sandwiches I suggest that you pick two or three items above and make a feast out of them.
