Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of green cabbage
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Remove any damaged outer leaves from the cabbage. Place the cabbage on a sturdy cutting board and slice it into 1-inch thick rounds (steaks). Keep the core intact as much as possible to hold the leaves together. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Lay the cabbage slices on a clean surface or directly in the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed). Use the bottom of a heavy glass or a meat mallet to gently press down on the center of each cabbage steak. This “smashing” breaks the fibers slightly and flattens the leaves, allowing for more crisping. Brush both sides of each steak generously with the seasoned oil mixture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the seasoned cabbage steaks in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overlap them. Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, carefully flip the steaks using a wide spatula. If you are using cheese, sprinkle it on during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Carefully remove the crispy cabbage steaks from the air fryer. They should be charred on the edges and tender in the middle. Transfer them to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. Serve immediately while hot and crunchy.
- Cook Time: 25 minutes