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Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks

By Karly on February 7, 2023 | Updated February 7, 2023 | Rate Recipe

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These air fryer cabbage steaks are a savory treat!  Use them as a side dish or even a main course for a light lunch!These air fryer cabbage steaks are a savory treat!  Use them as a side dish or even a main course for a light lunch!These air fryer cabbage steaks are a savory treat!  Use them as a side dish or even a main course for a light lunch!

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.

Cabbage steak on a black plate.

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!

Table of Contents

  • Ingredient Notes:
  • How to Make Cabbage Steaks in an Air Fryer:
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  • Serving Suggestions:
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    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
    • Instructions 
    • Notes
    • Nutrition
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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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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:

  • Air Fryer Steak Bites
  • Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs
  • Air Fryer Whole Chicken

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):

  • Air Fryer Mushrooms
  • Air Fryer Cauliflower Tots
  • Air Fryer Green Bean Casserole
  • Air Fryer Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

More Side Dish Recipes:

  • Air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus
  • Air fryer fried deviled eggs
  • Air fryer cauliflower tots
  • Air fryer poutine
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Cabbage steak on a black plate.

Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks

Created by: Karly

Course Air Fryer Snacks, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
4 steaks
Air fryer cabbage steaks make a wonderful savory side dish to go with your meal. They are so easy I have made them a couple of times for even a snack or light lunch to hold me over to dinner!
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Equipment

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 small head of cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Cut the stem off the cabbage and then cut the cabbage into rounds about ½ inch thick. Depending on the size of your cabbage, you’ll have around 4 flat discs of cabbage steaks.
  • Brush both sides of the cabbage with oil.
  • Add the spices to a small bowl and stir to combine. Sprinkle over each side of the cabbage.
  • Place the cabbage in a greased air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to work in batches, dpeending on the size of your air fryer.
  • Air fry at 360 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until the cabbage is cooked to your liking, golden brown and tender.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350 for 5 minutes.
To make this low carb, swap the brown sugar for your favorite sweetener. We prefer Lakanto or Swerve – both are natural sweeteners and bake and taste like real sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 615mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 421IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg

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