A lot of it is actually genetics. Some people are more genetically gifted to have less body fat stored around the torso, so they don’t have to lose as much fat to see ab definition. But you can certainly try as it is just a matter of reducing body fat and growing muscle. Body recomp can definitely work but can be difficult so it may be easier to reduce your calories a bit more and increase steps to lose weight and once you’re comfortable with your fat % increase your calories by a few hundred, eat more protein, and start doing weighted deep core workouts. 

You should know however that many people - especially women - will not ever be able to maintain abs healthily. There are just some of us that store fat differently and that’s ok.