Air Fryer Crispy Cabbage Steaks (Printable Version)

Thick cabbage slices air fried to crispy perfection, topped with savory garlic butter and herbs.

# 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 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

→ Oil

09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 375°F
02 - Slice cabbage into 1-inch thick rounds to form steaks. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Mix until well incorporated.
04 - Brush both sides of each cabbage steak generously with olive oil using a pastry brush.
05 - Sprinkle both sides of each cabbage steak evenly with smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
06 - Place cabbage steaks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
07 - Air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes until edges begin to crisp.
08 - Flip steaks using tongs and continue air frying for 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy at the edges.
09 - Remove hot cabbage steaks from air fryer and immediately brush with prepared garlic butter mixture.
10 - Transfer to serving platter while warm. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Simple Preparation: Requires just 10 minutes of prep time and basic pantry staples.
  • Texture: Achieves a perfect balance of crispy edges and a tender, buttery center.
  • Dietary Friendly: Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, easily adaptable for vegan diets.
02 -
  • Batch Cooking: Ensure a single layer in the basket for even air circulation and maximum crispiness.
  • Uniform Slices: Keeping the steaks consistently 1-inch thick ensures they cook through at the same rate.
  • Immediate Seasoning: Brush with the garlic butter while the steaks are piping hot so the flavor absorbs into the cabbage layers.
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