Air Fryer Crispy Cabbage Steaks (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy cabbage steaks cooked to golden perfection and finished with garlic butter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium green cabbage, outer leaves removed

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

→ Seasonings

05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder

→ Oil

09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing

# How To Make It:

01 - Set air fryer to 375°F and allow 3-5 minutes for proper heating.
02 - Cut cabbage into 1-inch thick rounds to form steaks. Pat completely dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
03 - Whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a small bowl. Reserve for finishing.
04 - Brush both sides of each cabbage steak generously with olive oil using a pastry brush.
05 - Evenly distribute smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and onion powder across both sides of each steak.
06 - Place cabbage steaks in single layer in air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
07 - Air fry for 10 minutes at 375°F without flipping.
08 - Carefully flip each cabbage steak using tongs, then air fry for additional 8 minutes until edges are golden brown and crispy.
09 - Remove hot cabbage steaks from air fryer and immediately brush with prepared garlic butter mixture while still warm.
10 - Transfer to serving plates and garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in just 28 minutes with minimal hands-on time
  • Perfectly crispy edges with tender centers without deep frying
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free to accommodate various diets
  • Simple ingredients that create complex, restaurant-worthy flavors
  • The air fryer makes cleanup a breeze compared to roasting
02 -
  • Use the core to help keep the cabbage steaks intact during cooking
  • Let the air fryer preheat fully for the crispiest results
  • Flip gently using tongs to avoid breaking the steaks apart
  • Make extra garlic butter – you'll want to drizzle more on top
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer
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