Can you cook cabbage in an air fryer?

Yes! Cabbage is perfect for the air fryer. It becomes tender inside with crispy, golden edges. Whether you’re cooking plain wedges or bacon-wrapped air fryer cabbage , the air fryer caramelizes the natural sugars in cabbage for rich, savory flavor without needing tons of oil.

How long to cook cabbage rolls in an air fryer?

For cabbage rolls, set the air fryer to 375°F and cook for 18–22 minutes. If they're wrapped in bacon, like our bacon-wrapped air fryer cabbage , check around the 15-minute mark and flip for even browning. Thicker rolls may need extra time depending on filling density.

Should you put water in the bottom of an air fryer when cooking bacon?

No — it’s not necessary, especially for recipes like bacon-wrapped air fryer cabbage . Air fryers circulate hot air efficiently, and excess grease drips below the basket. If your model tends to smoke, a small piece of bread under the basket absorbs grease safely without adding water.

What can you not cook in an air fryer?

Avoid battered foods, delicate leafy greens, and soft cheeses unless the recipe is designed for air frying. For example, while you can air fry sturdy vegetables like cabbage, spinach or ricotta-based dishes might melt or splatter. Stick with structured recipes like bacon-wrapped air fryer cabbage for best results.

Bacon-Wrapped Air Fryer Cabbage – 5-Min Delicious Upgrade!

Description

Crispy, juicy, and low-carb — this bacon-wrapped air fryer cabbage is the ultimate 5-minute comfort side dish packed with smoky flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

1 small green cabbage, cut into 6–8 wedges

12–16 strips thick-cut bacon

1 tsp garlic powder (optional)

1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

Toothpicks (for securing)

Cooking spray

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Instructions

1. Cut cabbage into thick wedges, leaving core intact to hold shape.

2. Wrap each wedge in 1–2 slices of bacon and secure with toothpicks.

3. Spray air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray.

4. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

5. Place wedges in basket without overlapping.

6. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flip, then cook another 8–10 minutes until bacon is crispy and cabbage is tender.

7. Remove toothpicks and serve hot with optional dip.

Notes

Try brushing with Cajun honey butter or maple sriracha glaze for extra flavor.

These reheat well — air fry leftovers for 3–4 minutes until crispy again.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 wedge
Calories: 185
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 30mg