Air Fryer Chicken and Cabbage is a delightful melt-in-your-mouth dish. Tender pieces of chicken and cabbage come together for a quick and healthy meal that’s the perfect diet-conscious St. Patrick’s Day celebration meal.
Suitable for Low Carb, Keto, Paleo, Whole30, and gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
Corned beef and cabbage is an authentic Irish-American meal served to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Unfortunately, corned beef and cabbage is loaded with fat, calories, and sodium, so it’s not a suitable choice for everyone. Luckily, this delicious air fryer chicken and cabbage is the perfect alternative!
This tasty chicken and cabbage air fryer recipe is a great healthy choice for your St. Patrick’s Day meal. The chicken meat is perfectly seasoned and cooked to tender perfection, while the cabbage is soft but slightly charred on the edges giving it loads of flavor and a hint of crunch.
Plus, this easy chicken dish is ready to serve in just minutes so you can whip this up on St. Paddy’s day, or for a satisfying meal anytime.
Why Make This Recipe
- Healthy – Air fryer chicken and cabbage is lower in fat, calories and sodium when compared to other popular St. Patrick’s Day meals.
- Easy – Easily cook everything in your air fryer in under 15 minutes.
- Flavorful – Onion powder and garlic salt season the chicken perfectly.
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken – Use chicken breast and cut it into one-inch cubes. You can substitute cubed, boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
- Seasoning – Onion powder and garlic salt add a flavorful seasoning to the chicken. Add Italian seasoning and smoked paprika for even more flavor.
- Oil – Use olive oil or any light neutral oil.
- Cabbage – Shred a half to two-thirds of a large head of green cabbage.
How To Make Air Fryer Chicken and Cabbage
Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Preheat Air Fryer to 380 degrees F or 190 degrees C.
- Mix garlic salt, onion powder and oil in a small bowl or glass measuring cup.
- Shred the cabbage and place it into a separate bowl. Add half of the seasoned oil and mix until well coated.
- Cube the chicken and add it to another bowl. Add the remaining seasoned oil and mixing until coated.
- Add the chicken into the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
- Push the chicken to one side and add in the shredded cabbage, making sure to keep the cabbage and chicken separated.
- Cook the cabbage for 6-9 minutes, depending on how charred you prefer it to get. Stir the cabbage a couple of times while it cooks
- Keep an eye on the chicken, checking it with a thermometer to avoid overcooking. If needed, remove from the air fryer and place onto a plate while the cabbage finished cooking.
Note: Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature of chicken should be at least 165 degrees F or 74 degrees C before serving.
Tips For Success
- Cube the chicken into even bite-sized pieces. This helps with even cooking.
- Divide the seasoning and oil into two bowls to season the chicken and the cabbage separately.
- Add Italian seasoning and smoked paprika to further season the dish.
- If desired, you can cut cabbage into wedges instead of shredding.
- Keep the chicken and the cabbage separate in the air fryer.
- Check the temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer. When the internal chicken has reached 165 degrees F or 74 degrees C, remove it to a plate. Continue to cook the cabbage as needed.
- Cook the cabbage for 6 – 8 minutes until it has reached the desired tenderness and has the desired amount of char.
Variations
- Cube the Cabbage – I like shredded cabbage, but you can cube the cabbage or slice into wedges instead.
- Use Leftover Chicken – Cook the cabbage as directed. When just about done, add seasoned leftover shredded chicken to the air fryer until heated through.
- Add Onions – Add thinly sliced onions to the cabbage for lots of earthy flavor.
Budget-Friendly Tips
- Buy Chicken in Bulk – Purchase chicken in bulk when on sale and freeze for later use.
- Buy Fresh Cabbage – Bagged, shredded cabbage is convenient but can be more expensive than fresh cabbage.
Prep Ahead And Storage
- Prep Ahead – Slice the cabbage up to 3 days in advance. Chicken can be cubed before freezing.
- Store – Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze – Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer. The cabbage will be much more tender and no longer crispy on the edges.
FAQs
This recipe is ideal for various diets, including keto, paleo, Whole30, low carb, and is gluten free. Both chicken and cabbage contain a variety of nutrients.
Yes. Place all ingredients on a sheet pan and roast in a 425 degrees F / 218 degrees C oven until the chicken is cooked through.
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Weight Watchers Points
There are 2 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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Air Fryer Chicken and Cabbage
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- garlic salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅔ large cabbage shredded
- 1 pound (454g) boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and/or smoked paprika optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 380 degrees F / 190 degrees C.
- Mix together garlic salt, onion powder and oil in a small mixing bowl.
- Shred the cabbage and place it in a mixing bowl. Add half of the seasoned oil and mix until well coated.
- Cube the chicken and add it to a separate mixing bowl. Add the remaining seasoned oil and mix to coat.
- Add the chicken into the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time.
- Push the chicken to one side of the basket and add the shredded cabbage, making sure to keep them separated.
- Cook for 6-9 minutes, depending on how charred you prefer your cabbage. Stir the cabbage a couple of times during cooking.
- Keep an eye on the chicken as the cabbage cooks. Check with a thermometer and if needed, remove and transfer to a plate to avoid overcooking.
Notes
- Cube the chicken into even bite-sized pieces. This helps with even cooking.
- Divide the seasoning and oil into two bowls to season the chicken and the cabbage separately.
- Add Italian seasoning and smoked paprika to further season the dish.
- If desired, you can cut cabbage into wedges instead of shredding.
- Keep the chicken and the cabbage separate in the air fryer.
- Check the temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer. When the internal chicken has reached 165 degrees F or 74 degrees C, remove it to a plate. Continue to cook the cabbage as needed.
- Cook the cabbage for 6 – 8 minutes until it has reached the desired tenderness and has the desired amount of char.
- Storage – keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 4 days.
- There are 2 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Fae Lynette
Disappointing. Wouldn’t cook again.
Stevie
Loved this dish. So quick and easy.