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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Air Fryer Cabbage

    Published: Oct 12, 2021 · Modified: Aug 22, 2022 by seekinggoodeats · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Air fryer Cabbage is so tasty with Italian-inspired flavor! Super easy and only a few ingredients needed - making this a simple side dish to prepare.

    Four cabbage wedges served on a white platter and garnished with parsley and parmesan cheese.
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    • Why You'll ❤️ Air Fried Cabbage
    • 🥘 What You'll Need
    • 🔪 How To Cook Cabbage in Air Fryer
    • 🥗 How To Serve
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Top Tips
    • ❓FAQs
    • Recipe
    • More Air Fryer Side Dishes
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    Why You'll ❤️ Air Fried Cabbage

    "This Italian inspired air fryer cabbage recipes is so simple to prepare ad tastes so great. The cabbage gets a delicious slightly crispy outside and tender on the inside. Enjoy!" -Kori

    Want more easy (yet totally delicious) cabbage recipes? Make sure to try Italian Roasted Cabbage Slices, Roasted Red Cabbage, or this fresh Red Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts. Tasty!

    Easy

    Okay, five ingredients and about 20 minutes cook time and you've got yourself a delicious vegetable side dish. Toss the cabbage wedges with the olive oil and seasoning an air fry. That's it.

    Tasty

    I NEVER used to like cabbage until I was an adult and made roasted cabbage. So so good. I have been converted and now I make cabbage a lot.

    This version has an Italian spin and is topped with cheese. You can go wrong with cheese, right? Unless you're going dairy-free. If so, simply omit it. It will still be good!

    Healthy

    This air fried cabbage recipe is quite healthy! This recipe is gluten-free, low carb, keto, and has no added sugar.

    🥘 What You'll Need

    Here are the ingredients and equipment you'll need to make air fryer cabbage:

    Ingredients needed to make air fried cabbage.

    Ingredients

    • Cabbage - I used green cabbage, but you can also use red cabbage.
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • Garlic Powder - I recommend using garlic powder instead of minced garlic because fresh garlic burns very easily. If you want to use fresh, add it near the end of cooking.
    • Italian Seasoning
    • Parmesan Cheese - Top the cabbage with parmesan at the end. Cotija cheese is also a fantastic cheese to top this cabbage with.
    • Salt and Pepper to taste

    For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!

    Equipment

    Equipment and tools needed to make this recipe:

    • Air Fryer - I use the Ninja Foodi which air fries and pressure cooks, but this Instant Pot Air Fryer is a great model too.

    🔪 How To Cook Cabbage in Air Fryer

    Here's how to make this cabbage air fryer recipe:

    For complete instructions, please see the printable recipe card below.

    Mix Seasoning

    Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F for 5 minutes.

    Mix olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese in a small bowl.

    Mixing the seasoning with a whisk in a clear bowl

    Toss Cabbage with Seasoning

    Place cabbage wedges in a large bowl and coat with olive oil and seasoning mixture.

    Pouring the mixed seasoning over the cabbage

    Air Fry

    Place wedges in the air fryer basket and cook 15 to 20 minutes, flipping after 10 minutes. The cabbage is done when it is fork-tender. (Note: the thicker your slices, the longer it will take.)

    Cooking the cabbage wedges in the air fryer

    🥗 How To Serve

    Here are some ways you can serve this air fryer cabbage:

    • Goes great with these air fryer recipes: Chicken Tenders, Crab Cakes, Salmon Patties.
    • Serve it for breakfast with some cooked crumbled bacon and eggs.
    • Cook in slices instead of wedges and top with a burger patty, pulled pork, or something with gravy or a sauce like beef stroganoff

    📖 Variations

    Here are a few ways you can vary or make substitutions to this recipe:

    • Make it dairy free by omitting the cheese.
    • Sprinkle the cabbage with any favorite cheese - it doesn't have to be parmesan.
    • Play around with the herbs and try different seasoning.
    • You can cut into cabbage "steaks" (slices) instead of wedges if you want.

    💭 Top Tips

    • There is a variance in cooking times and temperature among air fryer brands. The first time you make this recipe watch the cabbage carefully and take note of any time and temperature adjustments you had to make for the next time you make this recipe.
    • The thicker the slices the longer they will take to cook. Keep your slices about 1 to 1-1/2" thick.
    • Adjust salt and pepper to taste after cooking.
    • Add a couple of tablespoons of water to the bottom of the air fryer drawer or pan to help reduce smoke from the fryer. Check your manufacturer's instructions to see if it is okay to add a little water to your unit before doing so, though.

    ❓FAQs

    Can you air fry cabbage?

    Yes! You can air fry cabbage at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes or until tender. Cut the cabbage into 1u0022 to 1-1/2u0022 slices. See the full recipe below for details.

    How to cook cabbage in an air fryer

    Preheat the fryer to 350 F for 5 minutes. Toss 1 pound cabbage with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Air fry for 10 minutes, turn the cabbage over. Continue cooking for 10 to 15 more minutes or until tender.

    How to reheat cabbage in an air fryer

    To reheat cabbage in an air fryer, preheat to 350F for 5 minutes. Place cabbage in the basket and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.

    How long to cook cabbage in air fryer

    Cook cabbage in the air fryer for 20 to 25 minutes (or until tender) at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

    How to store air fryer cabbage after cooking

    Store cooked cabbage in an air-tight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Is cabbage keto?

    Yes, cabbage is keto. 1/8 of a head of cabbage has only 4.7 net carbs. For more information on what foods are keto, see my keto food list.

    If you tried this air fryer cabbage recipe, let me know! I'd love for you to come back and give the recipe a 5-star rating and/or a review in the comments! 🙂 Let's stay connected, so please share photos of your creations with me and others on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest!

    Recipe

    Air fried cabbage served on a white plate and garnished with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese

    Air Fryer Cabbage

    Air fried Cabbage is so tasty! Super easy and only a few ingredients like olive oil, garlic, herbs, and cheese make this a simple side dish.
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    Author Kori
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 22 minutes mins
    Total Time 27 minutes mins
    Course Air Fryer Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 218 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ medium head of cabbage (about 5" in diameter, sliced into 4 wedges)
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
    • 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F for 5 minutes.
    • Mix olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
    • Place cabbage wedges in a large bowl and coat with olive oil and seasoning mixture.
    • Place wedges in the air fryer basket and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until tender, flipping after 10 minutes.
    • Adjust seasoning to liking. Serve and enjoy!

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    Notes

    • Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes that can be found in our post. Check it out!
    • SUBSTITUTIONS: Use any favorite cheese or herb mix. You can use a larger cabbage and cut it into 6 wedges. You will need to increase the ingredients slightly.
    • TOP TIPS:
      • Do not overcrowd the air fryer. 
      • Each air fryer is different, so time and temperature may vary with your fryer model. Watch the cabbage closely the first time you make this recipe. Reduce the heat if it is getting dark too quickly. The best thickness for air frying cabbage is about 1 to 1-1/2".
      • The cabbage will begin to shrink as it cooks and the leaves become looser. Use a spatula to carefully turn the cabbage or you can use a skewer to hold the cabbage together while cooking. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1wedge (1/4 head of cabbage)Calories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 1.8gProtein: 3.1gFat: 23gCholesterol: 5.4mgSodium: 711mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.5g

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    Comments

    1. Pattie Grissom says

      March 18, 2022 at 7:13 am

      Going to make tonight well give update later

      Reply
      • Kori says

        March 18, 2022 at 8:29 am

        Thanks for giving it a try! Hope you enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    2. James says

      October 13, 2022 at 7:03 pm

      Attempting to flip them turned it all into a mess. Taste good, but very ugly. Maybe a skewer to hold it together next time. Good recipe! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kori says

        October 14, 2022 at 9:17 am

        Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the recipe despite them falling apart when you flipped them! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Stephanie says

      February 16, 2023 at 7:23 pm

      5 stars
      I'm making this right now. Smells very good but the cabbage wedges did fall apart when turning them over. Should I have left the core in until after cooking?

      Reply
      • seekinggoodeats says

        February 20, 2023 at 8:59 am

        Hi, leaving the core in helps hold it together but it won't matter to the taste. Even with the core they can fall apart. I use a spatula to flip and that helps too! Enjoy!

        Reply

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