Air Fryer Cabbage Wedges
These air fryer cabbage wedges are one of those recipes I didn’t expect to love as much as I do. The edges get crispy and caramelized, the centers turn tender and slightly sweet, and all it takes is a few basic ingredients I almost always have on hand.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 medium green cabbage, cut into 8 wedges
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Remove any loose outer leaves, then cut the cabbage into 8 even wedges. Make sure to keep the core intact — that’s what holds everything together while it cooks.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Arrange the cabbage wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket (this usually means cooking in batches), then brush the seasoning over all sides.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (195°C). The cabbage cooks for 12–15 minutes, flipping carefully halfway through, until the edges are golden and crispy and the centers are tender.
- Serve these hot, straight from the air fryer. Sometimes I keep them simple, other times I add a squeeze of lemon, grated Parmesan, or a dipping sauce, depending on the meal.
Notes
Taste & Texture
Crispy, caramelized edgesTender, slightly sweet center
Savory roasted flavor
Storage, Freezing & Reheating
Fridge:Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezer:
Not recommended — the texture softens too much. Reheat:
Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes until hot and crisp again.