Easy Air Fryer Cabbage Wedges With Ginger Sauce

If there’s one vegetable I have always loved since I was a kid, for its milde,r slightly sweet flavour and crunch texture is green cabbage. Maybe it was the slight obsession my dad had to make it with tomato sauce like his mom used to do for him back in Sicily or maybe it was an easy recipe to whip up and nutritios. So my slight obsession with caggabe has never gone away and these delicious air fryer cabbage wedges have only made it bigger!

Imagine you want a quick dinner, but you have in the fridge is. agreen cabbage and you think, oh sad, I will cut it and have it raw in a small bowl or in a salad. Wrong! Think again because this highly nutritious veggie doesn’t have to be boring, and these air fryer cabbage wedges are the clear sign of it!

They are versatile, easy, quick to make, and the ginger sauce can easily be swapped for any seasoning you like most. Crispy edges, tender on the inside and washed in a caramelised ginger sauce that gives you a bit of a kick and will keep you asking for more! Don’t say I didn’t warn you, these air fryer cabbage wedges become easily addictive!

What is cabbage? Is it good for you?

Cabbage is a leafy vegetable from the Brassica family, which includes broccoli, cauliflowers, radishes and brussels sprouts. Cabbage has been used in a lot of dishes like kimchi, coleslaw and saurekraut thanks to its nutritious benefits. While it’s one of the most overlooked vegetables or seen only as a side, cabbage has an impressive set of nutrients and health benefits:

• highly nutritious and low in calories;
• rich in vitamin C – supports the immune system;
• rich in fibre – helps with digestion;
• rich in vitamin K – responsible for clotting the blood;
• may help keep inflammation in check – thanks to the antioxidants it contains;
• may help keep your heart healthy;
• may lower blood pressure and cholesterol (healthline).

Cabbage comes in plenty of colours, from the more popular green and red cabbages, to purple and white. And also comes in plenty of shapes, perfect for different cooking methods for example:

• napa cabbage – a type of Chinese cabbage with long, tender, crinkled leaves and crunchy white ribs, it is widely used in East Asian cuisine and used to make kimchi, used as a wrap, in stir-frys and with tofu, to mention some uses;
• green cabbage – the one we used for these air fryer cabbage wedges, it has crisp, pale green leaves with a mild sweet flavour, often used raw in coleslaw and salads, fermented for saurkraut, roasted, sauteed and braised;
• savoy cabbage – known for its crinkled and tender leaves- maintains a firm texture when cooked. Great for cooking in stew, soups, sautéed, brasied and roasted but also widely used as a wrap for cabbage rolls;
• red cabbage – with its distinctive red purple leaves. Fresh, crisp and slightly peppery and tangy when eaten raw, often used as a side and also braised, sauteed, roasted or steamed;
• bok choi – another Chinese cabbage that is known for its rosette of thick leaves that sprout from a fleshy white stem. Widely used in Asian cuisine for its milder, slightly sweet flavour and crunch in stir fry, steamed and in soups.

What is an air fryer?

An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that cooks by circulating hot air around food and it’s what we will use to make these air fryer cabbage wedges. It works similarly to a convection oven but it’s faster and more efficient.

Thanks to its main components: the heating element, fan and basket, food will be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, mimicking the texture of deep-fried food but with much less oil.

You can find plenty of health benefits by using it like reduced oil and calories, a reduction of risk of toxic compounds and preserving more nutrients. So not only it’s easy to use, quickens the cooking time and its easy to clean up, it’s also versatile and you can cook about anything in it.

But having one doesn’t mean you only have to put frozen food in it, and this air fryer cabbage wedges recipe is one to show you that clean ingredients andan air fryer can make dinner much more nutritious and quicker!

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What ingredients do I need to make air fryer cabbage wedges?

To make these delicious air fryer roasted cabbage with ginger sauce, you will need:

• cabbage – the main character of this recipe, becomes tender inside and crispy on the edges;
• extra virgin olive oil – helps the cabbage roast evenly and adds richness;
• yellow onion – adds natural sweetness and depth to the sauce;
• fresh ginger – gives warmth and a subtle spicy kick to the ginger sauce;
• soy sauce – provides saltiness and umami;
• rice vinegar – adds brightness and acidity;
• lemon zest and juice – bring freshness and a citrusy lift to the cabbage;
• brown sugar – balances the salty and tangy flavors with gentle sweetness.

And you can also use this ginger sauce to make air fryer broccoli or air fryer potatoes, they taste absolutely delicious!

How do I make air fryer cabbage wedges?

This air fryer cabbage recipe is so easy to make! You will start by making the ginger sauce. Add the onion, soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and fresh ginger to a blender. Blend everything until smooth and glossy, and set aside.

Now, cut the green cabbage in half and then cut it into four wedges. Place the cut cabbage in your air fryer basket and brush some olive oil on them. Then, proceed to brush them with half of the ginger sauce, making sure all the wedges are fully coated.

Air fry them for 15-20 minutes (time depends on your air fryer), until the edges are golden and crispy and the middle is tender. Halfway through cooking, brush the rest of the sauce on top of the wedges so it caramelises.

When done, serve hot with some chopped parsley on top and some more sauce on the side. Enjoy your air fryer cabbage wedges!

Can I make a different sauce for these air fryer cabbage wedges?

You absolutely can! The joy about this cabbage recipe is that it’s so versatile, and you can basically use it with any sauce or seasoning you can think of, like with dijon mustard or garlic powder! A lot of recipes call for a sauce under, like a yoghurt sauce or sour cream, and honestly, it really shows how these air fried cabbage wedges are really versatile.

Cabbage air fryer recipe could work well with:

• miso maple glaze – the right balance between sweet and savoury;
• teriyaki ginger – similar to the ginger sauce with a hint of sweetness;
• soy garlic butter – for an extra indulgent glaze;
• lemon tahini – creamy and roasts to perfection;
• gochujang maple – sweet, spicy and a touch of smokiness;
• garlic herb butter – comfort food glaze;
• harissa honey glaze – warm and so comforting.

Do you have more air fryer recipes?

We do indeed! We got a ninja multi cooker three years ago, and it’s been our dinner saviour ever since, and no, that’s not a joke! Some of our favourite new recipes are:

• air fryer croissants: who said air fryers are only for dinner or lunch? These are the perfect way to enjoy croissants without lamination and waiting time! Amazing with jam, curds or even spreads.
• air fryer chicken fries: forget about fast food, you can make these straight at home and they taste far far better!
• air fryer pizza roll ups: this is one of our go-to lunches. They are easy to whip up and cook, it’s kind of a lunch recipe you put on and kinda forget about it until you start smelling the deliciousness!
• asian inspired mushroom burgers: the perfect way to enjoy a vegan burger and make it quick and easy for dinner;
• air fryer scalloped potatoes: these air fryer potatoes are the perfect cheesy side or even main you can ask for and made in an air fryer, too delicious to pass.

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