This easy air fryer cabbage and sausage recipe has just 5 ingredients and takes about 15 minutes to cook. It’s naturally low carb, Keto friendly, and gluten free, and an easy weeknight meal option!
Add the mixture to your air fryer’s basket or rack in a single layer (avoid overcrowding or you won’t get even browning; cook in batches if needed)
Cook on the air fry setting at 400°F for 10-15 minutes, pausing every 5 minutes to stir, until desired level of browning on the sausage is achieved
Serve hot, with additional sides if desired
Notes
Any type of sausage you like works for this. Kielbasa, smoked sausage, and andouille are all great options. Use turkey or chicken sausage for a lower calorie option, or vegetarian sausages to make this a vegetarian option. Raw sausage (like Italian) also works, but will take longer to cook
You can also use other types of cabbage besides green (though it will alter the look and taste overall). Red, Napa, and Savoy are all fine!
My Cajun seasoning has salt in it. If yours does not, add about ½ tsp salt (or to taste) to compensate
There are many other seasonings you can use instead if preferred. Typically I do between ½ tsp and 1 tsp of each, depending how strong I want it. Good choices include: black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, oregano, or some red pepper flakes for heat
Variations. You can add some other vegetables into your mix to customize your meal. Try strips of bell pepper or onion, broccoli florets, or potatoes (diced ½” or smaller so they cook)
Try to keep the cabbage pieces and the sausage slices similar sizes, and about an equal amount of each, to promote more even cooking (and make sure not to overcrowd the basket!)
I do not preheat my air fryer for this recipe, since you stir it a couple times. However, if you do, you can knock about 3 minutes off of cooking time usually
You can always cook for a few extra minutes if you’d prefer a slightly browner sausage (but it’s largely personal preference)
I made this recipe in my Ninja air fryer and cooked it for 15 minutes total, but other air fryers can vary slightly, so adjust as needed
Store any leftover cabbage and sausage in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days. For longer term storage, you may also freeze for 1-2 months
To reheat kielbasa and cabbage, air fry at a lower temperature of about 350°F for 3-5 minutes, until warmed through and sausage is re-crisped to your liking
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand and variety of ingredients, seasonings and sides added, size of pieces, and actual quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
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