African Side Dishes

The right side dish can completely pull a meal together, and African sides do that better than almost anything. They are full of bold flavor, made with simple ingredients, and they pair so well with everything from soups to grilled meats. I love how easy it is to build a whole spread just from the sides alone. And yes, every single recipe here is low carb. You get all that incredible flavor without any of the guilt.

Check out favorites like Air Fryer Frozen Okra, African Pepper Sauce, Riced Cabbage, Peppered Gizzard, and Air Fryer Chicken Hearts. They go with just about everything and are so easy to throw together.

  • Sukuma Wiki (Kenyan Collard Greens)

  • Meat Floss (Dambu Nama)

  • Gomen Wat (Ethiopian Collard Greens)

  • Suya Spice (Yaji)

  • Zaalouk – Moroccan Aubergine Salad

  • Chermoula Paste (Moroccan Chermoula Sauce)

  • Pepper Soup Spice

  • Sorrel Drink (Zobo Drink)

  • Asun Recipe (Peppered Goat Meat)

  • Air Fryer Chicken Gizzards

  • African Pepper Sauce

  • Air Fryer Chicken Hearts

  • Shito Sauce (Ghana Spicy Sauce)

  • Snail Recipe (African Peppered Snails)

  • Harissa Powder (Spice Blend)

  • Kachumbari (Kenyan Tomato and Onion Salad)

  • Niter Kibbeh – Ethiopian Spiced Clarified Butter

  • Peppered Gizzard

  • Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts