Name: Air Fryer Cabbage
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 lb green cabbage ((see note 1)); 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon whole grain dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

These Air Fryer Cabbage Wedges are crispy on the edges and tender in the middle. Healthy, easy to make, and ready in just 15 minutes. Serve this quick veggie side dish with protein, salads, grains, roasted veggies, or pretty much anything else! (Vegan, Gluten Free).

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Air fryer cabbage wedges on a white serving plate.

If you're looking for a quick vegetable side dish, then look no further than these Air Fryer Cabbage Wedges. They're the perfect combination of crispy and tender. And, they're flavored with simple seasonings you probably already have at home.

We make these cabbage wedges whenever we're looking to add more veggies to our plate—but don't feel like putting in a lot of effort. This recipe takes only 5 minutes of active time. Then, just pop the cabbage in the air fryer and let it do the rest.

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Ingredients (and substitutes)
How to make (step-by-step photos)
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Why you'll love this recipe

Easy: Just 15 minutes to make! All you have to do is cut the cabbage into wedges, brush on the seasonings, then let the air fryer do the rest.
Healthy: This recipe is a great way to add more veggies to your plate. Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin C, beta carotene (vitamin A), folate, and B6.
Tender with crispy edges: Air frying cabbage wedges makes for crispy brown edges and a tender interior. The contrast is delicious, and it cooks in record time.
Versatile: This cabbage can be paired with so many dishes. Serve it as a healthy side dish, alongside proteins, salads, pastas, roasted vegetables, or anything else you'd like!

Ingredients (and substitutes)

Ingredients to make Air Fryer Cabbage wedges.

Green cabbage: You'll need to cut four wedges for this recipe, which will weigh about 1 pound (454g). Or, about half a medium head of cabbage. Keep extra cabbage in the fridge. It's a healthy and inexpensive vegetable that can be easily used for stir fries, soups, sandwiches, and salads throughout the week.
Grainy dijon mustard: Whole grain mustard adds depth of flavor to the cabbage. If you don't have any, substitute with smooth dijon mustard instead.
Apple cider vinegar: The mild acidity from apple cider vinegar pairs well with cabbage. It brightens the flavors and helps tenderize the cabbage. If you don't have apple cider vinegar, you could substitute with white wine vinegar.
Smoked paprika: Smoked (sweet) paprika adds a delicious, savory flavor that's a step-up from regular paprika. It's worth adding it to your spice drawer, if you don't already have it at home.

Love cabbage? Check out these other cabbage recipes: Quick Pickled Red Cabbage, BBQ Pulled Mushroom Sandwiches, Rainbow Slaw, and Citrus Ginger Black Rice Salad.

How to make (step-by-step photos)

This air fryer cabbage makes a quick side dish to accompany your meal. It takes only 5 minutes of active time—and is ready in 15 minutes from start to finish.

Here's how to make this recipe:

Cutting green cabbage into wedges for air fryer cabbage recipe. — 1. Cut cabbage into wedges.

Stirring together olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a bowl. — 2. Mix together the remaining ingredients to season.

Brushing cabbage wedges with oil and seasonings before air frying. — 3. Brush the cabbage wedges with seasoning mix.

Air fryer cabbage wedges on an air fryer tray after baking. — 4. Air fry until cabbage is crisp on the edges.

Find the recipe card below for the complete recipe, including all ingredients and instructions.

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Tips

Cut similar sized wedges: Cut each wedge so that it's 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick in the middle. The wedges will cook evenly in the air fryer if they're all the same size.
Brush all sides: Use all of the seasoning mix, so you don't miss out on any flavor! A silicone brush (or pastry brush) is helpful to get the seasonings on all sides of the cabbage—including into the nooks and crannies.
Air fryers vary, so watch the cook times: Different models of air fryers vary, so pay attention to the cabbage wedges and cook them for more or less time if needed.

Serving suggestions

This easy air fryer cabbage recipe makes a healthy veggie side dish. It pairs well with:

Grain Salads—such as Farro Pilaf with Mushrooms (see photo below)
Lentil Salads—like as Mediterranean Black Lentil Salad with Feta
Cozy One Pot Dinners—such as Mediterranean Chickpea Casserole
Hearty Vegan Mains—such as Vegan Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
Vegetarian Pasta Dishes—like Mediterranean Tortellini with Pesto
Protein of your choice

Air fryer cabbage and Farro pilaf with mushrooms on a dinner plate with a fork. — Easy Air Fryer Cabbage Wedges served with Farro Pilaf.

Wedges of air fryer cabbage wedges on a serving platter.

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