Air Fryer Cabbage

5 from 2 votes

Air fryer cabbage is an easy and delicious side dish that's easy to make. Cabbage wedges, steaks, or chopped cabbage air fry crispy and tender, for an easy vegetable side on busy weeknights.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Side Dishes, Vegetables

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 71kcal

Author: Kelly Bloom

Equipment

Ingredients

1 large Cabbage
2 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1½ tablespoon Cajun Seasoning any brand
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup water for processing

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Instructions

Cut the head of cabbage into 12 wedges, thick 1" slices, or rough chop it into 2" chunks. For wedges, quarter the cabbage first, then cut each wedge into three slices.
1 large Cabbage
For cabbage wedges or cabbage steaks, lightly brush both sides with a little bit of olive oil so that your seasonings will adhere. For chopped cabbage, pop in a bowl or plastic bag and add about 2 teaspoons of olive oil and shake to coat.
2 teaspoon olive oil
Sprinkle on the Louisiana Cajun Seasoning, or your favorite steak seasoning, so that the cabbage is lightly seasoned on both sides. Add the Garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
For chopped cabbage, add the seasonings to the plastic bag or bowl of cabbage coated with olive oil, and either shake or stir to coat the cabbage with the seasonings.
1 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1½ tablespoon Cajun Seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Add ¼ cup of water to the bottom of the air fryer basket. This will produce steam and ensure your cabbage is crisp on the outside, and tender inside.
¼ cup water
Place the seasoned cabbage in the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 350F for 8 minutes. Check and cook cabbage wedges or cabbage steaks an additional 2-3 minutes as needed.
Check chopped cabbage at 6 minutes and stir or shake to mix up. Return the basket and cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
Remove the air fryer basket and let the cabbage just rest for 3-5 minutes. Resting the air fried cabbage lets it relax and finish cooking for tender cabbage that's crispy on the outside. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Avoid using aerosol non-stick cooking spray. The chemical propellants can damage the air fryer.
Let the cabbage cool slightly before serving. This will help it retain its crispiness.
Cut the cabbage into even pieces. This will help the cabbage cook evenly.
Don't overcrowd the air fryer. This will prevent the cabbage from cooking evenly.