Can I use red cabbage?

Yes, you can use either green, purple, or red cabbage in the air fryer. You can also use Napa cabbage. It's personal preference.

Is this recipe dairy-free?

Ghee is not dairy-free, though is considered lactose-free. Decide what fits your diet best. I'd recommend a vegan butter substitute or a cooking oil if you want this recipe to be 100% dairy-free or vegan.

Which air fryer do you recommend?

I have owned and used at least 4 different types of air fryer ovens. I have a list of the best air fryers under $100 which are all good models.

Can I use pre-cut cabbage?

Yes but generally the pre-cut cabbage is for coleslaw and it will be so finely shredded that it will fall through the holes in the air fryer basket. You can try using it in this recipe, but you may need to use a piece of foil with slits cut into it.

Air Fryer Chopped Roasted Cabbage Recipe (Crispy)

Ingredients

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1/2 head green cabbage
2 tablespoons butter or ghee, melted (for vegan or dairy-free diets, use vegan butter)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Roughly chop your cabbage into large pieces or slices (you don’t want to shred or cut the cabbage too small that they will fall through the openings of your air fryer basket).
Place the cabbage in a medium mixing bowl. Add the butter or ghee, salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
Transfer the cabbage to your air fryer basket. Set the time to 350°F for 6 minutes.
After the 6 minutes are up, open the basket and toss the cabbage gently.
Set the timer to cook for 4-6 more minutes, or until the cabbage is wilted and slightly browned. Be careful that it doesn’t burn.
Serve warm.

Notes

Some air fryer models needs to be preheated. Please refer to the owner’s manual of your particular model to see if you need to preheat it before using.
You can melt your butter or ghee in a small saucepan on the stovetop, or in a small bowl in the microwave.
This recipe can easily be doubled depending on the size of your air fryer.
The cabbage pieces can overlap in the air fryer basket. Just be sure to shake or stir them halfway through the cooking process so they cook evenly.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 90
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 319.6 mg
Fat: 5.9 g
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Carbohydrates: 9.1 g
Fiber: 3.9 g
Protein: 2.1 g
Cholesterol: 15.3 mg