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Air fryer cabbage wedges on a white platter.
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Air Fryer Cabbage - Wedges or Steaks!

Crispy on the outer edges, creamy in the center, and packed with flavor. This cabbage wedges have an addictive quality similar to crunchy potato chips!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer cabbage, cabbage steaks, keto cabbage recipes
Servings: 8 wedges
Calories: 46kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 head cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves pulled from stems

Instructions

  • Cut a cabbage in half. Cut each half into 4 smaller wedges. Do not cut the core out of the cabbage- it holds the wedges together! My cabbage was mid-size. Very large cabbages might need to be cut into more wedges (so each pieces is about 2 inches on the thick side).
  • In a small bowl, combine the salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and fresh thyme. Mix together well.
  • Add the cabbage wedges to a baking sheet. Drizzle each wedge evenly with lemon juice and olive oil. Sprinkle the cabbage with the spice blend. (If only cooking half of a cabbage, only use half of the spice blend.)
  • Heat an air fryer to 370º F. Add the cabbage to the air fryer basket, leaving space around each one for hot air to circulate. I only add 2 wedges at a time.
    Cabbage wedges being seasoned, and cabbage wedges in an air fryer basket.
  • Air fry the cabbage for 13-15 minutes (no need to wait for the air fryer to preheat!). The outer leaves of the cabbage should be lightly charred and crispy. Think the outer leaves of crispy roasted Brussels sprouts.
  • Serve the cabbage hot while the outer leaves are still very crisp.
    Cabbage wedges shown with crispy outer leaves.

Notes

How to Store Leftover Cabbage

While these are best served hot, they are also a delicious cold side dish.
After the cabbage has fully cooled, place it in an air tight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
To reheat: Preheat air fryer to 370º F, and return the cabbage to the air fryer for about 5 minutes. Be careful not to overheat and burn the outer edges of the cabbage.

Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks

If you’d like a different presentation or larger portions of cabbage, cut the cabbage into large rounds.
Season the cabbage just like instructed above.
The cabbage steaks will take 15-17 minutes, since it is thicker than cabbage wedges.
  • A cabbage cut into 4 thick round slices.
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Nutrition

Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg