Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks - Air Fryer Recipes (2024)

Published: Mar 21, 2022 · Modified: Nov 23, 2023 by Emily Antoine · This post may contain affiliate links ·

A different way to make air fryer cabbage steaks is to add your favorite seasonings and give your own touch. Cabbage steaks are perfectly caramelized, tender, and crispy at the same time.

Air fryer cabbage steaks are the best vegetarian side dish. It’s light, crispy, and goes well with any of your meals. If you love cabbage this is the dish you have to give a try.

Learn how to air fry cabbage in the air fryer. It’s super easy and fast. You can make the cabbage in two different ways, one is cabbage steak and the other is shredded cabbage. If you like cabbage steak you should try making air fryer fried cabbage.

How do you cook cabbage steaks?

Cooking air fryer cabbage steaks are easy and simple. You can follow these steps to cook your delicious side dish.

Ingredients for air fryer cabbage steaks:

• 1 medium cabbage (green or red)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil or butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions for air fryer cabbage steaks:

1. Cut the cabbage steaks about 1 inch thick. I’m using green cabbage for the recipe as it turns sweet as they cook and the seasonings really give the umami flavor.
2. For this recipe, you need to prepare the air fryer first. Pour ¼ cup of water into the bottom of your air fryer and put the basket back on top.

3. After preparing the basket preheat the air fryer to 180C/360F for 3 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, the air fryer is preheating, prepare the seasoning for the cabbage steak.
5. Take a mixing bowl to add butter/olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix them until well combined.

6. Take a cabbage steak brush seasoning to each side. You can add a slice of butter if you want on top of each cabbage steak while cooking.

7. Place it into the basket.

8. Cook the cabbage steak at 180C/360F for 5 minutes on each side. Add some extra minutes if you want the cabbage steak to be crispier.

9. Remove the air fryer cabbage steak, serve them hot, and enjoy.

You can find the air fryer cabbage steak recipe in the printable card below.

Tips for cabbage in air fryer:

• Pouring water underneath the air fryer basket helps to catch the oil drip and also helps to steam the cabbage while cooking.
• If the cabbage steak is thicker than 1 inch, you need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
• Keep the stem unbroken while slicing the cabbage to cut it perfectly.
• Cook the cabbage steaks in batches for the best result.

Find more air fryer vegetable recipes:

• Air Fryer Shish*to Peppers
• Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
• Air Fryer Carrots
• Onion Rings in Air Fryer

Is air-fried cabbage steaks healthy?

Yes, air-fried cabbage steaks are healthy. Cabbage is a portion of extremely healthy food and is very easy to add to your diet. It’s packed with nutrients, vitamin C, and vitamin K, and also improves your digestion.

What to serve with air fryer cabbage steak?

Cabbage has a delightful flavor and goes with any meal. However, I mostly like to serve the air fryer cabbage steak, especially with chicken sausage in air fryer, frozen chicken breast in air fryer, air fryer bacon, air fryer pork belly, air fryer lamb chops, and many more.

How to store leftover cabbage steaks?

If you have some leftover air fryer cabbage steaks let them cool completely. Place it in an air-tight container and store it in the refrigerator and it’s good for 2-3 days.

Reheat in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes at 200C/400F before serving the leftovers and enjoy.

Here are some of the frequently asked questions:

How do you cut cabbage into steaks?

Peel off any loose layers of cabbage. Grab the cabbage on its side and slice it all the way through approximately 1 inch thick.

What seasoning to use for air fryer cabbage steaks?

You can simply season the cabbage steaks with olive oil, salt, and pepper. However, you can experiment with your favorite seasoning. Or you can just follow my ingredients to make cabbage steaks.

How long to cook cabbage steaks in air fryer?

For crispy and tender cabbage steak cook at 180C/360F for 5 minutes on each side.

Can you cook cabbage in the air fryer?

Yes, you can make cabbage in the air fryer. It’s delicious and great for keto and a low-carb diet.

If you like air fryer cabbage steaks, look what else you can air fry:

• Air fryer sesame chicken
• Veggie tots in air fryer

If you’ve tried this recipe, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below.

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