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Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks

Garlic Butter Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium green cabbage (about 2 lb)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • Grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Trim the stem end of the cabbage, remove any ragged outer leaves, and slice into 1-inch thick rounds, keeping the core in each slice.
  2. Stir together the melted butter, garlic, salt, and several grinds of black pepper. Brush both sides of each cabbage steak generously with the mixture.
  3. Place the steaks in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 12 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the edges are deeply golden and crisp and the center is tender.
  4. Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon, and serve right away while the edges are still crackly.

Notes

The outer leaves should get dark and almost charred — that’s where the flavor is. Don’t skimp on the salt; cabbage soaks it up. If you have smaller end pieces, pull them out a minute or two early so they don’t burn.