Crispy Air Fryer Kale Chips
An easy to make snack with the most satisfying crunch, these no-fail Crispy Air Fryer Kale Chips are so addictive. Made in under 20 minutes, you can have a batch of these tasty chips in no time.
A healthy and delicious snacking option, these Air Fryer Kale Chips are so easy to make. Thanks to the air fryer, the chips are so crispy with only a tiny bit of oil! Skip buying them from the store and make your own instead!
If you want some more easy snacking ideas, try my Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberry and my Funfetti Baked Oats Cake. They’re super easy to make and kids love them! If you’re craving something lighter, try my Strawberry French Tart instead!
Why You’ll Love This Easy Snack Recipe
- It’s budget friendly. A bag of kale chips that the store costs way more than buying a bunch of kale and making it at home. Plus you can season the kale chips however you want!
- It’s kid friendly. Kids love chips and all things crunchy. They won’t even notice that they’re made out of kale!
- It’s so tasty. You’ll love how tasty these chips are as well as how easy they are to make.
What You’ll Need
- Kale — when picking kale, make sure you buy kale that looks fresh and crisp. Avoid kale that looks limp.
- Olive oil — feel free to swap for avocado oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, etc.
- Ranch seasoning — optional seasoning, see more options down below!
How To Make Air Fryer Kale Chips
- Prepare the air fryer: Preheat air fryer to 375 F.
- Prepare the kale: Meanwhile, wash the kale and dry very well. Remove the back stem and cut the leaves in 3 inch pieces. The kale will shrink.
- Season the kale: Transfer to a bowl and add the olive oil and seasoning. Massage the leaves with your hand to coat well.
- Air fry: Arrange the leaves in a single layer in the air fryer and air fry for 3-5 minutes. For in batches and shake the basket once halfway through. Keep a close eye on them.
- Enjoy: When done, remove and let them cool. Transfer to a bowl and serve to enjoy.
Tips and Notes
- It’s important to dry your kale completely. If you have a salad spinner, you should use it. If there’s water on the kale leaves, the oil won’t stick to the kale. Also the kale chips will steam in the air fryer instead of crisping up.
- Overcrowding your air fryer basket with kale chips won’t allow them to crisp up properly. Air fry them in two batches if needed.
- Don’t skip removing the stems. They’re tough and not very pleasant to eat.
- Don’t add too much oil to the kale chips. If the kale chips are soaked in oil, they won’t crisp up very well.
FAQs
You can season your kale chips however you like! Try some nutritional yeast, garlic powder, taco seasoning, grated parmesan cheese, lemon pepper seasoning, Everything Bagel Seasoning, and more! Popcorn seasoning works as well.
Kale chips are best eaten as soon as possible for them to be at their crispiest. However, you can store them 1-2 days if you wish, just be sure it’s in an airtight container. If they’re softer than you’d like, just add them back in the air fryer.
There’s a ton of kale! The common ones are Curly, Tuscan, and Dinosaur kale. You can use any type of kale to make kale chips.
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Crispy Air Fryer Kale Chips
An easy to make snack with the most satisfying crunch, these no-fail Crispy Air Fryer Kale Chips are so addictive. Made in under 20 minutes, you can have a batch of these tasty chips in no time.
Instructions
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Preheat air fryer to 375 F.
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Meanwhile, wash the kale and dry very well. Remove the back stem and cut the leaves in 3 inch pieces. The kale will shrink.
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Transfer to a bowl and add the olive oil and seasoning. Massage the leaves with your hand to coat well.
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Arrange the leaves in a single layer in the air fryer and air fry for 3-5 minutes. For in batches and shake the basket once half way through. Keep a close eye on them.
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When done, remove and let them cool. Transfer to a bowl and serve to enjoy.
Notes
- It’s important to dry your kale completely. If you have a salad spinner, you should use it. If there’s water on the kale leaves, the oil won’t stick to the kale. Also the kale chips will steam in the air fryer instead of crisping up.
- Overcrowding your air fryer basket with kale chips won’t allow them to crisp up properly. Air fry them in two batches if needed.
- Don’t skip removing the stems. They’re tough and not very pleasant to eat.
- Don’t add too much oil to the kale chips. If the kale chips are soaked in oil, they won’t crisp up very well.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 140mg | Vitamin A: 2847IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
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