
Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Cabbage Wedges with Whipped Feta, Lemon, and Crunchy Sesame
An original cabbage wedge recipe cooked in the air fryer until caramelized at the edges and tender inside, finished with a sweet and spicy glaze, light whipped feta with lemon, and a crunchy sesame topping. Great as a starter, side dish, or light meal.
Ingredients
- 700 g green cabbage (cut en 8 wedges with the stalk intacto)
- 30 ml olive oil (divided)
- 30 ml honey (for the glaseado)
- 15 ml chili sauce (tipo sriracha or similar)
- 4 g smoked paprika
- 2 g garlic powder
- 5 g salt (divided)
- 1 g black pepper
- 120 g feta cheese (desmenuzado)
- 60 g plain Greek yogurt
- 1 unit lemon (zest fina and 22 ml/1 1/2 tbsp of juice, divided)
- 18 g sesame seeds
- 10 g chives (finely chopped)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F for 3 minutes.
- 2
Cut the green cabbage into 8 wedges, keeping some of the core attached to each piece so they hold together.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil with the smoked paprika, garlic powder, 3 g (1/2 tsp) salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Brush or rub the cabbage wedges with the seasoned oil mixture, coating both sides.
- 5
Arrange the wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 190°C / 375°F for 10 minutes.
- 6
Meanwhile, make the glaze by mixing the honey, chili sauce, and 7 ml (1/2 tbsp) lemon juice in a small bowl.
- 7
In another bowl, mash or blend the feta cheese with the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, the remaining 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice, 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil, and 2 g (1/2 tsp) salt until thick and spreadable.
- 8
Lightly toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 9
Open the air fryer, flip the cabbage wedges, and brush them with the honey-chili glaze. Cook again at 190°C / 375°F for 8 more minutes, or until the edges are deeply browned and the centers are tender.
- 10
To serve, spread the whipped feta on a platter or place a portion on each plate. Arrange the hot cabbage wedges on top, spoon over any remaining glaze, sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds, and finish with the chopped chives.
- 11
Serve immediately, with a little extra lemon zest if desired.
Chef tips
If your air fryer is small, cook the wedges in batches so they brown properly. The cabbage should have charred tips but not be burnt. For a softer texture, add 2 extra minutes of cooking time.
Substitutions
You can substitute the feta with soft goat cheese, though the flavor will be stronger. Chives can be replaced with parsley. For less heat, use only 5 ml (1 tsp) chili sauce.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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