🌀 Air Fryer Cheesy Cabbage Steaks with Beef Patties 🍽️🔥
Looking for a low-carb, high-protein, flavor-packed dinner that won’t wreck your goals? Try these juicy air fryer cabbage steak burgers topped with melted cheese and your favorite sauce! 😋 This recipe is keto-friendly, hearty, and totally crave-worthy — without the bun! 🙌
🛒 Ingredients:
- 1 medium green cabbage, sliced into 1-inch thick rounds 🥬
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or turkey/chicken for leaner option) 🥩
- 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
- 1 tsp onion powder 🧅
- Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar 🧀
- 1/2 cup marinara or sugar-free ketchup 🍅
- Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿
- Olive oil spray
🍳 Directions:
- Prep the cabbage:
Slice cabbage into thick “steaks” and lightly spray both sides with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. - Air fry cabbage:
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place cabbage slices in the basket (you may need to do this in batches) and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly crisped. 😍 - Make the patties:
While cabbage cooks, mix beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into patties roughly the same size as the cabbage rounds. - Cook the patties:
In a skillet or air fryer, cook the patties until fully browned and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes per side in a skillet or 8 minutes in the air fryer at 375°F). - Assemble & melt:
Place cooked patties on top of cabbage steaks. Spoon marinara or ketchup over each, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and return to air fryer for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. 🔥🧀 - Garnish & serve:
Top with chopped parsley, plate up, and enjoy your guilt-free, bunless burger delight! 💚
✨ Tips:
- Add crushed red pepper for a spicy kick 🌶️
- Swap beef for a plant-based patty for a vegan version (use vegan cheese) 🌱
- Serve with a side of avocado or a small salad for extra fiber 🥑🥗