Easy Healthy Air Fryer Parmesan Cabbage Wedges

5 from 1 vote

Easy Healthy Air Fryer Parmesan Cabbage Wedges

With just a few basic ingredients, simple seasonings, and your trusty air fryer, you can whip up tender flavorful cabbage wedges with crispy edges that are perfect as a side dish or even a healthy snack.

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

1 medium head cabbage, red or green (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch black pepper

Instructions

Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Use the Preheat function to heat the air fryer to 350F degrees. (The air fryer model I used was the Cosori TurboBlaze™ with the crisper plate.)
Cut your cabbage in half lengthwise, and then cut each half into 4 wedges. By keeping the core intact, the wedges should hold together relatively well.
In a small bowl, stir together the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Lightly spray, or brush, oil on all sides of cabbage wedges. Sprinkle the Parmesan-spice mixture over the wedges, gently pressing between the leaves and it into crevices, helping it stick.
Place the wedges in air fryer basket on crisper plate and arrange in a single layer, spice-side up. Press the Air Fry button and cook at 350F degrees for 20-25 minutes, until wedges are tender and lightly charred on the outside. Be sure to check after about 10 minutes, as cooking times for different air fryers may vary. (Depending on size of your air fryer, you may need to cook in batches. Buttons and cooking functions on your specific model may be different.)
Add roasted cabbage wedges to a serving dish or divide evenly between 8 plates.
Store any leftover cabbage in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Serving size: 1 cabbage wedge (1/8th recipe)

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Cooking Notes, Variations & Substitutions

I really enjoyed this new way of preparing cabbage. I think the green cabbage wedges turned out a little more tender and sweeter than the red. Both were delicious! The red cabbage wedges had a more earthy taste with a bit more crunchy crispy texture. If you prefer more tender cabbage your cooking time may need to be increased. Next time I may experiment with other cruciferous vegetable, such as brussels sprouts, and alternative seasonings.

No Parmesan? Asiago or Pecorino Romano would be great substitutes. Nutritional yeast has a cheesy, nutty flavor and a texture similar to grated Parmesan. It's a great way to keep this healthy veggie vegan friendly.

Other Seasonings? You can take this simple roast cabbage in lots of different directions. Smoked paprika, garlic powder & paprika, Italian seasoning, lemon pepper, cajun seasoning, curry powder, chili powder, soy sauce & sesame oil would all be delicious alternatives to the suggested herbs and spices.

Brighter? A drizzle of balsamic vinegar, splash of sherry vinegar or squeeze of fresh lemon juice atop your cooked cabbage pieces would be delicious way to kick this healthy vegetable side dish up a notch.

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