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My air fryer red cabbage steaks are a simple and delicious vegan side dish, seasoned with a quick sprinkle of BBQ spices. These roasted cabbage wedges are incredibly easy to make and a great way to use up leftover cabbage while adding more veggies to your meals. Plus, you can swap red cabbage for green cabbage in this versatile air fryer recipe.
What’s tender in the middle, crispy on the edges, and packed with flavor? This air fryer cabbage steaks recipe!
I came up with this dish when I had a bit of leftover cabbage from another recipe. It wasn’t enough to justify turning on the oven, but the air fryer was the perfect solution—and it didn’t disappoint!
🛒 Air Fryer Red Cabbage Steaks Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make cabbage steaks in the air fryer:
- 2 red cabbage slices (½-inch thick or 1.27cm)
- BBQ seasoning (this one’s a personal favorite)
- Cooking oil spray (non-aerosol type)
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It’s important to choose a seasoning you like for this recipe because it provides a lot of the flavor. Here are a few more ideas for seasonings for cabbage to experiment with if the BBQ seasoning doesn’t sound good to you:
- Indian spices such as curry
- Old Bay seasoning
- Cajun spice
- Italian seasoning
You could also sprinkle on some grated Parmesan cheese towards the end.
You can use a Ninja Foodi, Cosori, Pampered Chef Air Fryer, Actifry, Nuwave, Instant Vortex, Cuisinart, Philips, Power Air Fryer, etc. to roast cabbage. However, you may need to tweak the cooking times depending on the air fryer you use.
If your air fryer basket is small, you might have to cook the cabbage steaks one at a time. I was able to fit two cabbage steaks on my air fryer tray.
➕ How to Make Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks
Slice two cabbage steaks ½-inch (1.27 cm) thick. It’s important to cut the “steaks” to a uniform thickness for even cooking. Leaving the core in place helps keep the cabbage steaks together (though we don’t eat the core).
My steaks were about 4½-inches (11.4 cm) in diameter, but this may vary a bit depending on the size of your cabbage. If you cut your cabbage thicker or thinner, you will likely have to adjust the cooking times. You may also need to alter the air frying times if your cabbage steaks have a larger or smaller diameter than mine.
After you’ve cut the cabbage, spray your air fryer tray or basket with cooking spray. Put the cabbage wedges in a single layer on the tray. Use toothpicks to secure loose leafy edges (if needed).
Mist all sides of the cabbage steaks with cooking spray. Sprinkle the BBQ seasoning on all sides. Put the cabbage in the air fryer (use the top rack position for air fryer ovens).
Air fry cabbage for a total of 10-20 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190C). Flip your cabbage steaks after 10 minutes of air frying (it might be done at this point). If it’s not done, check on it in 5-minute intervals until cooked to your liking.
The edges of these cabbage steaks undergo caramelization and basically turn into crispy cabbage chips. They are my favorite part! Seriously, if you notice the edges getting too crispy during cooking, just eat them! YUM
To cut down on cooking time further, chop or shred the cabbage instead of cutting it into steaks. (Stir in the seasoning instead of sprinkling it on.) A benefit of doing it this way is that you’ll get more of those yummy crisp edges. Yes, please.
Air Fryer Red Cabbage Steaks Storage
Keep air fried cabbage steak in a covered food-safe container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can reheat the cabbage in the microwave or with a little oil on the stovetop. Though it’s possible to freeze cabbage steaks, the texture won’t be the same when defrosted.
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Air Fryer Red Cabbage Steaks (Vegan Recipe)
Ingredients
- 2 slices red cabbage (½-inch thick or 1.27cm; about 4½-inches or 11.4cm in diameter)
- BBQ seasoning
- cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Slice two cabbage steaks ½-inch (1.27 cm) thick. It’s important to cut the “steaks” to a uniform thickness for even cooking. Leaving the core in place helps keep the cabbage steaks together (though we don’t eat the core).
- After you’ve cut the cabbage, spray your air fryer tray or basket with cooking spray. Put the cabbage wedges in a single layer on the tray. Use toothpicks to secure loose leafy edges (if needed).
- Mist all sides of the cabbage steaks with cooking spray. Sprinkle the BBQ seasoning on all sides. Put the cabbage in the air fryer (use the top rack position for air fryer ovens).
- Air fry cabbage for a total of 10-20 minutes at 375℉ (190°C). Flip your cabbage steaks after 10 minutes of air frying (it might be done at this point). If it's not done, check on it in 5-minute intervals until cooked to your liking.
Notes
💭 Expert Tips from Dietitian Summer Yule
This is a level 1 recipe (may help support fat loss). These air fryer cabbage wedges are low-carb, low-calorie, vegan, and easily made gluten-free depending on your choice of seasoning. We love this recipe as a quick, easy, and budget-friendly vegetable side dish for weeknight meals. Cabbage is a low-calorie, high-volume vegetable packed with fiber, making it a great option for keeping you full. As long as you avoid deep frying or adding excess sugar, oil, or flour, cabbage can be a smart addition to a weight-loss-friendly diet. It seems the creator of the Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe was on to something! While cabbage on its own can be quite bland, allowing the edges to caramelize and adding the right seasonings transforms it into a flavorful treat. If you’re a fan of roasted Brussels sprouts, chances are you’ll enjoy this air fryer roasted cabbage too! Nutrition information is for one serving. The sodium in this recipe will vary depending on the amount of seasoning you use. Consider using a no salt seasoning if you are on a low-sodium diet.
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🍗 How to Serve Cabbage Steaks
Here are a few more ideas for what to eat with cabbage steaks:
- Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters
- Air Fryer Stuffed Burgers
- Smoked Tofu
- Air Fryer Bone-In Rib Eye Steak
- Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
- Kielbasa Sausage (Air Fryer Recipe)
Those are some good options for protein, and feel free to add more veggies to your plate as well! Potatoes, carrots, and onions are all great with cabbage.
👩🏻🍳 Other Cabbage Recipes
Need more recipes using cabbage? Try these:
Also, don’t miss this Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables recipe. You’ll learn to cook some of the most popular frozen veggies in the air fryer!
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