How long to cook cabbage wedges in an air fryer

At-a-glance cooking parameters

Temperature

375 °F

191 °C

Total time

14 min

per single layer

Flip at

7 min

flip once

Internal temp

—

use visual cue

Cabbage wedges roast in 14 minutes at 375 °F (191 °C) with one flip at 7. The high-airflow cook transforms a dense, raw cabbage head into something keto and low-carb cooks point to as a steak alternative — deeply caramelised outer leaves, tender melting core, and the loose outer ruffles that crisp into cabbage chips. Cut through the core into 6 wedges, brush both cut faces with oil, and finish with lemon and crumbled feta.

Per serving

Approximate values for a single portion of cabbage wedges (USDA baseline, cooked, includes light air-fryer oil spray).

Calories

95 kcal

Protein

3 g

Fat

5 g

Carbs

11 g

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How to tell it’s done

Outer leaves are deeply browned with charred ruffled edges; the cut faces are caramelised mahogany; a paring knife slides through the core with no resistance. Loose outer leaves in the basket will be near-black and crackly — those are the prize.

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Prep

   Bring ingredients close to room temperature. Brush 1–2 tablespoons olive oil on BOTH cut faces of each wedge before loading. Bare cabbage stays pale and tough; the oil carries the heat across the curved layered surface so the outer leaves char while the core cooks through.

2. 2

   Season

   Season with coarse sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, lemon wedges to finish, Parmesan or crumbled feta (after cooking).

3. 3

   Load

   Arrange 1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 lb), cut into 6 wedges through the core (core holds the wedge together), in a single layer for best convection airflow.

4. 4

   Cook

   Set the air fryer to 375 °F (191 °C) and cook for 14 minutes total, flipping once at 7 minutes.

5. 5

   Check & rest

   Check the visual doneness cue and serve immediately for best texture.

6. 6

   Store

   Refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat at 375 °F for 3 minutes — the outer leaves re-crisp. Cold wedges chopped into a slaw the next day are a separate win.

Watch out for

• !Cut THROUGH the core, not around it. The intact core wedge holds the layered leaves together during the cook; cabbage cut crosswise (into rounds or strips) falls apart in the basket and the loose pieces burn before the core cooks.
• !Brush oil on BOTH cut faces — top and bottom. Half the surface area sits down on the basket grate for 7 minutes; a dry face there steams instead of caramelising and the result is one charred side and one pale side even after the flip.
• !Flip at the midpoint with a wide spatula, not tongs. Tongs squeeze the wedge and break the layered structure; a flat spatula slides under the whole wedge and turns it intact.
• !Salt the cut faces just before loading, not earlier. Salting the wedges 30+ minutes ahead draws out moisture that should stay inside the leaves during the cook — the result goes from caramelised to limp.

FAQ about cabbage wedges in an air fryer

What temperature should I cook cabbage wedges at in an air fryer?

Cook cabbage wedges at 375 °F (191 °C). The convection air at this temperature cooks the food gently — higher temperatures dry it out or scorch the surface.

How long do cabbage wedges take in an air fryer?

Cabbage wedges take 14 minutes total at 375 °F (191 °C). Flip the food once at 7 minutes so both sides cook evenly.

Do you need to flip cabbage wedges in an air fryer?

Yes — flip cabbage wedges once at 7 minutes. The side touching the basket grate develops a darker, more crusted surface; flipping evens out the cook so both sides match.

Do you need to preheat the air fryer for cabbage wedges?

Preheating is optional for cabbage wedges — most modern air fryers reach temperature in under 2 minutes and the food's total cook time already accounts for the ramp-up. If you do preheat, reduce the total time by 1–2 minutes and check earlier than usual.