Air Fryer Cabbage with Onions and Apples
Last Updated on May 20, 2024 by Betty Davies
Sweet and tangy, this air fryer cabbage is cooked with onions and apples for a delicious, quick and healthy vegetable side dish. Simple to prep, it only takes 10 minutes to air fry the cabbage til it is perfectly tender and flavorful. This healthy white cabbage recipe is perfect for family weeknight dinners.
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This air fryer fried cabbage is a delicious and healthy side with hints of sweet and tangy flavors from apples and onions. Quick to prep and cook, this versatile side dish works great with all of your favorite main meals.
The air fryer cooks the cabbage til it is tender, but still has a bit of crunch to it, and though tasty, they flavors aren’t overpowering. Super quick to prep and cook, it’s a great everyday veggie side dish.
It’s also a great addition to your St. Patrick’s Day dinner, or serve it up during Oktoberfest!
Be sure to try my Braised Red Cabbage and Cabbage, Carrot and Beet Slaw too!
Why you will love this recipe!
- Healthy: Made from scratch with fresh produce, this recipe is low in fat and calories. Cabbage is a great source of fiber and lots of vitamins and minerals.
- Quick and easy: Ready to serve in less than 20 minutes, this simple recipe is made with a few basic ingredients.
- Dietary info: This air fryer cabbage recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. It is also low carb at under 20g of carbs per serving.
Ingredients
- Cabbage: This recipe uses a small white (also known as green) cabbage.
- Onion: Diced onion adds a great tangy flavor.
- Apples: Apples add a lovely sweetness to this side dish. You can use Granny Smith’s for a tangier taste, or a sweeter apple like Fuji.
- Oil: Oil helps the flavors to penetrate the cabbage. Use a high heat neutral oil like canola, vegetable or avocado.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: This adds a slight sour tang to each bite. For a milder flavor, use rice wine vinegar, or white wine vinega also works well.
- Seasonings: Salt and black pepper
How to air fryer cabbage
Be sure to scroll down for the full recipe!
- Chop the cabbage, onion and apples, and toss in the oil, vinegar and seasonings (photo 1).
- Place in the air fryer basket (photo 2).
- Cook til tender (photo 3).
Recipe Variations
This air fryer cabbage is delicious just as it is, but you can easily mix things up by adding different seasonings like garlic powder, paprika or dried herbs. The flavor and texture of the onion and apples add interest, but you can easily just stick to cabbage if you prefer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! This recipe works great with red cabbage too!
Some recipes call for cabbage to be soaked for up to an hour in a bowl of water before cooking. This dulls the flavor of the cabbage and helps it be tender once cooked. The air fryer cooks the cabbage perfectly, in my opinion, as I still like it to have a bit of a bite to it.
If you prefer it to be softer, then you can soak it in water with a teaspoon of salt before cooking. Drain it well before mixing with the other ingredients.
Sure! Rather than air fryer, you can fry the cabbage in a large skillet or pot. Fry it for 5 to 10 minutes, then, add in 1/4 cup of stock and cook, stirring occasionally, til it has evaporated. This process will help t get the cabbage nice and tender.
Serving Suggestions
This air fried cabbage with onions and apples is perfect for everyday meals, and it’s great to serve up with corned beef for St.Patrick’s Day, or, with Bratwurst for Oktoberfest. It’s a super versatile, and great with chicken, pork and beef dishes. Try it alongside:
Make Ahead, Storage and Reheating
You can chop and season the cabbage, onion and apples a couple of hours ahead of cooking it. Keep it covered in the fridge until you are ready to use it. The vinegar will stop the apples browning too quickly.
Once cooked, the cabbage can be kept in the fridge, covered, for up to 4 days. Reheat it in the air fryer at 360F / 180c for 3 minutes to warm it through to serve.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Don’t cut the cabbage too thinly. It looses water and will shrink down as it cooks. You can get away with chop it pretty roughly.
- Dice the apples and onion fairly small so that they mix well with the cabbage and don’t become too overpowering.
- Stir or toss the cabbage half way through air frying so that it cooks evenly.
This air fryer cabbage recipe with onion and apples is perfect in it’s simplicity. It takes no time at all to make and cook, and it works great with so many dinners. Crunchy but tender, with hints of sweetness, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
More Air Fryer Vegetable Side Dishes
- Air Fryer Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
- Air Fryer Roasted Bell Peppers
- Air Fryer Beetroot
- Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables
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Air Fryer Cabbage with Onions and Apples
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 small white cabbage
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 apples
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360F / 180c.
- Roughly chop the cabbage (don't cut it too thin) and place in a large bowl. Dice the onion and apples and add to the cabbage.
- Add the oil, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper to the bowl and toss together so that the cabbage is well coated.
- Add the cabbage to the air fryer basket and set to cook at 360F / 180c for 10 minutes, til tender with slightly browned edges.
- Toss the cabbage at 5 minutes so that it cooks evenly.
Notes
- Don’t cut the cabbage too thinly. It looses water and will shrink down as it cooks. You can get away with chop it pretty roughly.
- Dice the apples and onion fairly small so that they mix well with the cabbage and don’t become too overpowering.
- Stir or toss the cabbage half way through air frying so that it cooks evenly.
Nutrition
Air Fryer Cabbage with Onions and Apples
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 small white cabbage
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 apples
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360F / 180c.
- Roughly chop the cabbage (don't cut it too thin) and place in a large bowl. Dice the onion and apples and add to the cabbage.
- Add the oil, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper to the bowl and toss together so that the cabbage is well coated.
- Add the cabbage to the air fryer basket and set to cook at 360F / 180c for 10 minutes, til tender with slightly browned edges.
- Toss the cabbage at 5 minutes so that it cooks evenly.
Notes
- Don’t cut the cabbage too thinly. It looses water and will shrink down as it cooks. You can get away with chop it pretty roughly.
- Dice the apples and onion fairly small so that they mix well with the cabbage and don’t become too overpowering.
- Stir or toss the cabbage half way through air frying so that it cooks evenly.