Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks

Seasoned cabbage steaks cooked in the air fryer until tender and browned.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings 6 servings

Equipment

Air Fryer
Bowl
Brush
Knife

Ingredients

1 head cabbage
2 tablespoonsmelted butteror olive oil
1 tablespoonOld Bay seasoning
1/2 teaspoononion powderfor each cabbage steak piece
1 teaspoongarlic powder
1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
2 tablespoonsshredded parmesanvery finely
1 teaspoondried parsley

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 360°F and let it warm for 5 minutes.
Slice the head of cabbage into 3/4"–thick steaks. (Keep as many whole as possible; cores may fall out.)
In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons very finely shredded parmesan, and 1 teaspoon dried parsley. Set the onion powder aside.
Brush both sides of each cabbage steak with the 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil, dividing it evenly among the steaks.
Evenly sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides of each steak. Then sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon onion powder on each cabbage steak.
Arrange the steaks in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket without overlapping. Cook at 360°F for 8 minutes. About halfway through (≈4 minutes) flip the steaks for more even browning if desired. For crisper edges, cook an additional 2 minutes and check. If your cabbage requires additional batches, repeat steps 4–6.
Remove the cabbage steaks from the air fryer and serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t forget to pour water under the basket! This will catch all the oily drips and prevent them from burning and creating too much smoke.
Depending on the size of your air-fryer basket, I suggest cooking one piece at a time, so the hot air can really get in and around the cabbage steaks.
When slicing the head into steaks, keep the stem intact. This will allow you to roast each piece whole.