Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks

Air fryer cabbage steaks make a wonderful savory side dish to go with your meal. The simple mix of seasonings adds great flavor and these are a quick way to get a healthy side dish on the table.

The first time my son ordered cabbage in a restaurant, I knew I’d be doing something right. He was 10. What 10 year old orders cabbage as a side dish when french fries are an option? I don’t know, but I do know that we love cooking up cabbage in a variety of ways. Usually, in the air fryer, I make an air fryer fried cabbage. There’s bacon involved!

Today though, I went another tasty route with these cabbage steaks. I love cabbage steaks for their simplicity and their flavor.

You’ll often see cabbage steaks made in the oven – taking somewhere around 25-30 minutes to properly roast. We use the air fryer and it only takes 10-15 minutes, plus no need to wait for the oven to preheat! I love how much time the air fryer saves us!

These go great with our air fryer boneless pork chops!

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Ingredient Notes:

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Ingredients needed for cabbage steaks on a countertop.

Cabbage – We’ll need one small head of cabbage.

Seasonings – Olive oil, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, and salt are used for added flavor.

Want your recipe to be keto/low carb? Instead of using brown sugar, use your favorite brown sugar substitute. We like to use either Lakanto or Swerve golden sugar substitutes.

How to Make Cabbage Steaks in an Air Fryer:

Seasoning Mix – Add all of the seasonings (smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt) to a small bowl and whisk them together.
Cut the Cabbage– Cut the stem from the cabbage to start. Then cut the cabbage into round slices about a half-inch thick or so. You should get roughly 4 evenly-sized flat discs of cabbage when it is done.
Season the Cabbage – Brush both sides of your cabbage discs with oil and then sprinkle on the seasoning blend.
Air Fry the Cabbage – Spritz your air fryer with oil and place your cabbage steaks in an even layer in the air fryer. It’s okay if they slightly overlap, but you’ll likely need to work in batches. Air fry for 10-15 minutes at 360 degrees. They will be tender after cooking for 10 minutes which is good for most people. If you like to have crispy edges, cook for closer to 15 minutes. So take a look at 10 minutes and cook to taste after that!

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A whole cabbage steak cooked in an air fryer basket.

FAQ:

How do I store leftover cabbage steaks?

Store refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.

How do I reheat cabbage steaks?

Reheat in your air fryer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F.

How do I make cabbage steaks low carb?

This recipe will be low carb if you skip the brown sugar or use a brown sugar substitute. The sweetener isn’t strictly necessary, but we do think it helps balance the flavors and do recommend it.

What should I serve with cabbage steaks?

Nearly any meat is good! Steak, cheeseburgers, or pork chops are probably best. Cabbage steaks are also tasty with chicken or ham!

Serving Suggestions:

We like these as a side dish with a protein for the main course. These air fryer cabbage steaks go great with:

Some people serve cabbage steaks as a vegetarian main dish. That’s not my personal favorite way to serve these as they don’t contain a lot of protein and we’re always trying to get in more protein for my vegetarian daughter.

If serving these as a meatless main dish, try one of these sides (most with a bit of protein to help balance the meal):

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