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Air fried cabbage steak served on a white plate
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Air fryer Cabbage Steak

This air fryer cabbage steak is a delicious vegan side. Cabbage steak is perfectly cooked and seasoned and has lovely browned edges.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword air fried cabbage, air fryer cabbage steak
recipe Air fryer recipes
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 97kcal
Author Rachna Parmar

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 head cabbage about 4 steaks
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil or butter
  • 1.5 tsp. Cajun seasoning or Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ tsp. Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. Salt

Instructions

  • Pour ¼ cup of water in the base of air fryer. (Please do check your air fryer manual if it is safe to add a little water to its base.)
  • Now preheat the air fryer at 360F or 180C for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile cut a cabbage into uniform thickness steaks (½" to ¾” thickness) and keep aside.
  • Brush one side with oil or butter. Then apply the seasoning mix you are using after mixing the spices.
  • Spread them on one side of the cabbage steak.
  • After preheating, place the cabbage steak with the side brushed with oil and seasoning flipped on air fryer basket.
  • Spray/brush the air fryer basket before laying the steak. Don’t overcrowd the basket.
  • Now brush the top of the steak with oil and apply seasonings.
  • Air fry at 360F or 180C for 8-10 minutes till the cabbage steak is cooked and the sides get crispy.
  • Take it out and serve your cabbage steak hot.
  • Remember the second steak will be done a minute or two faster, as the air fryer is already heated.
  • There is no need to flip the steak during air frying.

Notes

1. Choose a nice, firm head of cabbage that is fresh. You can use both the regular green cabbage or purple cabbage.
2. Adding a bit of water to the air fryer basket helps in making the cabbage softer and well cooked while air frying.
3. Season it well with spices of your choice.
4. Use olive oil or butter to brush both sides of cabbage for an even browned appearance.
5. Cut cabbage steaks of uniform width. I keep them about ¾” thick. Some of the side leaves may dislodge. That’s okay.
6. Do not overcrowd your air fryer while cooking cabbage steaks. I sometimes cook 1.5 steaks at one go. Depending on the number of steaks, you may need to air fry in multiple batches.
7. Remember the replace the water used in the base after every two steaks.
8. You can store them in the fridge for up to 2 days and air fry to reheat before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1133IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 2mg