Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks
A delightful and crispy twist on traditional cabbage dishes, these Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks are easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making them perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the Cabbage Steaks
- 1 small head small head of cabbage Cut into thick steaks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil To coat the cabbage
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch salt
For the Sauce and Topping
- 1 cup Specialty Selects marinara sauce Rich and robust for flavor
- 1 link Italian sausage Remove casing and crumble
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese To melt over the cabbage
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 360°F.
- Cut the cabbage head into four thick steaks, trimming the ends and keeping the core intact.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
- Brush both sides of the cabbage steaks with the oil and spice mixture.
Cooking
- Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray and place the cabbage steaks inside.
- Cook the cabbage steaks at 360°F for 8 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat, crumble the Italian sausage into the pan, and stir until mostly browned.
- Add the marinara sauce to the pan and mix well, cooking for a few additional minutes.
- Flip each cabbage steak over and spoon the sausage marinara sauce over the top. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on each steak.
- Return the cabbage steaks to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes at 360°F.
- Check for doneness; cabbage should be tender and cheese bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider different spices, cheeses or make it vegetarian by skipping the sausage. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.