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Made with garlic, onion, and tangy Dijon mustard, my air fryer cabbage recipe is a quick and easy side dish. The crispy cabbage wedges are ready to eat in just 20 minutes thanks to your air fryer. I’ve used green cabbage, but red or purple cabbage also work well here. Enjoy it plain or with your favorite dipping sauce or drizzle (recommendations below!)
save this recipe!Such an easy air fryer side dish
- Simple staple ingredients like garlic and onion powder are all you need to make this cabbage recipe. Cooking cabbage brings out its slightly sweet taste, so it really doesn’t need much for seasoning!
- Ready in 20 minutes with the most beautiful char, thanks to the air fryer and its magical abilities.
- This versatile recipe works as a main course or a side dish. You can pair it with a creamy sauce or something lighter – the options are endless.
Here’s what you’ll need
Cabbage in the air fryer is wonderful because you don’t need many ingredients. The high heat caramelizes the cabbage, highlighting its natural flavors. Jump to the recipe card for exact measurements and substitutions.
- Cabbage wedges: These fit best in the air fryer basket and make for a pretty presentation. Be sure to check out our post on how to cut cabbage for more options if you want to make air fryer cabbage steaks. Green cabbage is the most common, but purple or red cabbage works fine too.
- Dijon Mustard: This adds a little tang and depth of flavor without a ton of ingredients.
- Spices: To season these cabbage steaks, we just need onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. You can also add or swap spices like chili powder and Italian seasoning for a different flavor profile.
- Oil: Even an air fryer requires a little bit of oil. This is also another way to distribute the spices evenly. I use avocado oil due to its higher smoke point, but olive oil will work, too.
How to make Cabbage Wedges in the air fryer
Using an air fryer is ideal for quick meals and for developing flavor quickly. It works by circulating super hot air all around, thus essentially frying it. The steps for making cabbage in the air fryer are pretty similar to any air fryer vegetable. This is an overview of the recipe. Jump to the recipe for the full printable instructions.
- Cut the cabbage wedges, ensuring the core stays intact to hold it all together.
- Mix the oil and spices.
- Brush this onto the cabbage, working it into all the crevices!
- Air fry for 15-20 minutes.
All the toppings
I know I’ve talked about the drizzle and toppings. Here are some of my favorites:
- Top this crispy cabbage recipe with whipped feta for a nice contrast and creamy and mellow to warm and crispy.
- Lemon tahini dressing is my favorite because the lemon brightens up everything it touches, and the tahini is just delicious!
- Another tasty topping or dip, miso mayo, is easy to whip up while the cabbage cooks.
P.S. Love cabbage? Try this melting cabbage braised in marry me sauce next!
Garlic Dijon Air Fryer Cabbage Wedges
Ingredients
- ½ large head green cabbage
- 2 Tbsp oil, 30 mL
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp each salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prep Cabbage: Cut cabbage in half, then cut that have into 4 wedges (reserve other half for a different use).
- Flavor: In a small bowl, stir together 2 Tbsp oil, 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Brush the mixture onto all sides of the cabbage wedges.
- Air Fry: Set air fryer to 350°F (176°C). Place wedges in a single layer in the air fryer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until charred at the edges and tender.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist, and should be taken as an estimate. For the most accurate nutritional information, calculate it using the actual ingredients in your recipe.
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This looks so amazing!!! I cannot wait to make it!
Can’t wait for you to try it, Kim! 😀
Do you flip the cabbage at all?
I don’t, but if you notice them cooking unevenly you can! Everyone’s air fryer is a bit different.
What type of cabbage did you use? I have a green cabbage but it looks much tighter when cut and not as ‘leafy’ as your picture.
Thanks!
I used a green cabbage too! The tighter ones actually work better, I just couldn’t find any when I went to shoot this one 🙂
I just made this but I cut the cabbage wrong because I wasn’t paying attention. It was more like shredded strips. Still was delicious, just came out different. Took less time to cook as well.
This was absolutely horrible! The seasoning ‘paste’ burnt before the Cabbage was ever done. I threw it all away.
Not a good recipe, sorry. The outside burnt before the inside was done. I’ve made some good recipes from this site, but this wasn’t it.
Do not recommend this recipe! Find something else on this site, there’s other good recipes. Unfortunately I’m rating this recipe a 2 star, sorry. Cook times seemed off and it didn’t taste right.
Great recipe ! Combined with your lemon tahini recipe. My guests told me 3 times they loved it. Did do in airfryer at 170 for 20 minutes . Came out perfect. 😋
Happy you enjoyed it Caroline, thanks for cooking with us!