Air Fryer Cabbage - This is a healthy side dish that is easy to make, especially in the air fryer. Try this air fryer cabbage and you won't be disappointed at all. These are just perfect to add to the dinner table.
This recipe is simple and delicious, and it only takes a few minutes to cook. Plus, air frying keeps all of the nutrients intact, so you can enjoy a nutritious meal without any guilt. If you're looking for a new way to prepare cabbage, try this recipe.
Cabbage belongs to the cruciferous family and it's not a much-loved vegetable, unlike potatoes or carrots. But trust me they are one of the healthiest vegetables to add to our diet.
And this is a versatile vegetable that can be great for appetizers, sides, or main dishes. You can add it to soups, noodles, rice, or salads. Air fryer cabbage is one of the best and healthiest ways to eat cabbage since you can avoid using a lot of oil in cooking them.
Air Fryer Cabbage
When I think of air fryers, the first things that come to mind are potatoes, chicken, and shrimp. I love to make frozen food in the air fryer for my appetizers mainly. But there are also so many more possibilities! I call myself an addict when it comes to my air-frying love.
When I tried air-frying cabbage for the first time, I fell in love with it. It took me less than 10 minutes without paying attention or babysitting, stirring them, etc. They won't turn mushy or tasteless. You can enjoy the crunchy bites of it along with a little overdone charred side sometimes.
If you're looking for a new way to enjoy this healthy vegetable, then you have to give this a try. Air frying cabbage is quick and easy, resulting in a delicious side dish that everyone will love. You can cut them as small bite-sized or cut them a steak and enjoy. I love these chopped cabbages more.
What all you'll need?
Cabbage head - Size depending on the serving
Onion - red onion or white onion, roughly diced (optional)
Olive oil (or spray) - or canola oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil
Seasonings - garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, Italian herbs, salt & pepper
Add any seasonings of your choice.
How to roast cabbage in the air fryer?
Air fryer cabbage is a delicious and easy way to cook cabbage. It's quick, healthy, and perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Wash and remove the rough layer of leaves.
Now cut the cabbage into halves lengthwise.
Then remove the core of the cabbage and again cut each half into quarters. Chop each part to the desired size (cut into roughly larger chunks to avoid burning the small pieces).
Place the pieces in a large mixing bowl.
Add the seasonings followed by a drizzle of olive oil on them. Toss to mix well.
Preheat the air fryer to 380 F for 3 minutes.
Transfer the cabbage to the air fryer basket.
Cook for 8 - 9 minutes. Shake the air fryer basket (cabbage) at once at 4 - 5 minute mark. And you are done with your delicious roasted air fryer cabbage. For smaller cuts, 6 minutes would be enough.
What to serve with air fryer cabbage?
This air fryer cabbage is so much better than the traditional fried cabbage. I love to make this as a side dish with many other dishes, e.g.
F A Qs
I make my cabbage at 380 F (190 C) for 8 minutes. The timing also depends on the size of the cabbage you have cut in the recipe. Smaller ones take lesser cooking time. However, if you see a few burnt pieces in the cabbage, it's absolutely fine. The thin and tender leaves will get cooked before the thicker leaves.
Absolutely you can add. But the cabbage will get cooked quickly as compared to the potatoes. Hence, cook the potatoes first till they are 80% - 90% cooked, and then add the cabbage in the last 7 - 8 minutes.
Yes. This air fryer cabbage is vegan. This is keto-friendly as well. Point to note - cabbage is an awesome low-carb vegetable and perfect for the keto diet?
Not at all. You will not necessarily need the parchment paper to make the roasted cabbage. I never do that. If you are using parchment paper, make sure to add them only after preheating and not without any weight on them.
No. The recipe will be completely different. In steaks, the cabbage is cut into slices horizontal or vertical. So the size of the pieces will be absolutely different. And so will be the temperature and timing may vary with that.
No, not required. Place them directly in to the air fryer. And wait for 6 - 8 minutes depending on the size of the cabbage cuts.
Air Fryer Cabbage Recipe
Air Fryer Cabbage
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 MIxing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 medium cabbage head
- 1 medium onion red/ onion
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and remove the rough layer of leaves.
- Now cut the cabbage into halves lengthwise.
- Then remove the core of the cabbage and again cut each half into quarters.
- Chop each part to the desired size (roughly larger chunks to avoid burning the small pieces).
- Place the pieces in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the seasonings followed by a drizzle of olive oil on them. Toss to mix well.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 F for 3 minutes.
- Transfer the cabbage to the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 8 - 9 minutes. Shake the cabbage in the halfway once.
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