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Air Fryer Cabbage Recipe

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If you are looking for an easy and healthy recipe for air fryer cabbage, this is it.  

I like to serve it with our favorite soda bread and lamb stew.

cooked air fryer cabbage on a plate

Air Fryer Cabbage

 

How to Make Air Fryer Cabbage

Air fryer cabbage is an easy and healthy side dish to make. Using the air fryer to cook cabbage, it turns out tender, crisp, and perfect.

Supplies

Air fryer

Large bowl

Knife

Cutting board

Measuring cups and spoons

Wooden spoons

Colander

 

Recipe ingredients (cabbage, oil, salt and pepper)

air fryer cabbage ingredients

Air Fryer Cabbage Ingredients

One head of cabbage

¼ cup olive oil

1 tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

1/8 tsp garlic powder (optional)

First Step 

To begin this recipe, I remove any outer leaves that look wilted or damaged. 

Next, I place the cabbage on a cutting board with the core side down. 

Then I cut the cabbage into quarters and chop out the core. I cut cabbage quarters into 1-inch pieces. 

Next, transfer the cabbage into a colander and rinse. 

Allow draining until the cabbage is no longer soggy. 

 

Pouring oil over the chopped cabbage in a bowl

Pour on oil

Second Step

Transfer the chopped cabbage to a large bowl, drizzle on the oil, and toss to coat. 

Season with salt and pepper. 

 

Salt and pepper sprinkled on the cabbage and oil

Sprinkle on salt and pepper over the cabbage

Third Step

Transfer half the cabbage to an oiled fryer basket and cook the cabbage in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 16-18 minutes. 

Be sure to stir a few times to be sure the cabbage is cooking evenly and not burning.

Once the first half is finished, remove it from the basket and place it in a serving bowl, then repeat the process for the second half of the cabbage.

 

Added ingredients to air flyer basket

Cabbage ingredients in the air fryer

 

 

 

Cooked cabbage in air fryer basket

Finished Air fryer Cabbage

 

Air Fried Cabbage Serving Suggestions 

Corn beef and cabbage are traditionally served for St. Patrick’s Day; however, it can be enjoyed any time of year. 

Cooked cabbage is also delicious, topped with crispy bacon and/or cheese.

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cooked air fryer cabbage on a plate

Air Fryer Cabbage

5 from 1 vote
Cooking cabbage in an air fryer is easy, quick, and healthy. Air fryer cabbage is tender with crispy edges.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 60 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 each cabbage (head)
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Remove any outer leaves that are damaged.
  • Cut the cabbage into quarters.
  • Remove the core.
  • Chop each quarter into 1-inch pieces.
  • Place prepared cabbage in a colander and rinse. Drain.
  • Next, transfer the drained cabbage to a large bowl.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the cabbage and toss until coated.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place half of the cabbage mixture in the air fryer basket-cook at 400 degrees F for 16 to 18 minutes. Stir several times during cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 0.01gProtein: 0.003gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 291mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 0.3mgIron: 0.04mg
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Nutritional Information

Cabbage is a low-calorie food and a good source of potassium, folate, and vitamin K. Cabbage also provides calcium, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C.

 
plated cooked cabbage

air fryer cabbage

 

Join me with this invitation. And have the best of everything this holiday. Have a Merry Christmas, and enjoy all the blessings of the season!

See you soon,

Kippi

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Cassandra88

Thursday 19th of June 2025

Air fryer cabbage is a game changer for weeknight dinners! So easy and healthy, it's like a quick level in a delicious cooking game. The air fryer makes the cabbage tender, crisp, and absolutely perfect. It's way easier than navigating the curves in Drift Boss and the reward is much tastier. If you want some quick and simple recipes, this one will be on top of your list!

Schueler

Monday 14th of April 2025

The feeling of the cabbage being cooked just right, crispy with golden edges is so appealing. solitaire bliss

Harmony Wright

Wednesday 26th of July 2023

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! slope game

Marie

Saturday 5th of November 2022

I've baked cabbage before and it was so yummy. The air fryer must give a similar result. Thanks for sharing!

Kippi

Monday 7th of November 2022

@Marie, if you like baked cabbage, then you are going to love it cooked in an air fryer.

Happy Fall, Kippi

kristin

Tuesday 1st of November 2022

This looks delish! I can't wait to try this in our air fryer!

Kippi

Monday 7th of November 2022

@kristin, It is so easy, and everyone loves it! Thank you for your visit!

See you soon,

Kippi

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