Air Fryer Kale Chips (Only 3 Ingredients) - Momsdish

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Air fryer kale chips are a fun (and delicious) snack alternative to potato chips. All you need is three ingredients – fresh kale, salt, and oil.

Welcome to another snack-able air-fryer recipe! I love my air fryer potato chips, but sometimes you just want something a little less carb-y, and a little more “green”, right? I love these air fryer kale chips exactly for that reason — AND that they make kale into something extra fun and crunchy to eat!

Before these chips, I used kale mainly in soups, salads, and the occasional breakfast quiche or egg bite, but then I thought, why not eat kale by itself? My favorite kitchen appliance (the air fryer) inspired me and I decided to mix kale with my favorite simple seasonings, air fry them, and voila — out came these yummy, crunchy kale chips!

Hot tip: For a sweeter snack, try my air fryer apple chips!

Air Fryer Kale Chips Video

How to Make Kale Chips in the Air Fryer

Making air fryer kale chips is as easy as popping open a bag of chips. Okay, maybe not literally, but seriously — these chips are a no-brainer to make. Follow the steps below to be well on your way to crispy and crunchy goodness.

• Prep the kale: Wash, dry, then chop the kale. Toss it together with the salt and oil.
• Place kale into the air fryer: Pop the chopped kale into the air fryer basket.
• Air fry: Air fry the kale chips at 375°F for about four minutes, tossing them midway through.
• Serve: Season to taste with extra salt or seasonings as needed, then enjoy!

Storage tip: Kale chips stay crispy for 2-3 days when stored in an airtight container. If yours start to fall a little flat, pop them back into the air fryer for a couple minutes to make them crispy again.

Kale Chips Seasoning Ideas

Love to have it your way? Good. Feel free to get creative and season your air fried kale chips however you like. Whether you are trying to replicate your favorite potato chip or are simply experimenting with new flavor combinations, mix it up how you see fit.

• Ranch: Use any of your favorite dry ranch mixes for a super flavorful chip. Hidden Valley is a great option.
• Taco Seasoning: Combine equal parts of taco seasoning and nutritional yeast for a cheesy and spicy kale chip.
• Salt & Pepper: Classic salt and pepper never let anyone down. Add more or less pepper depending on how spicy you like it.
• Garlic & Onion: Season to taste with garlic and onion powder and sea salt.
• Hot & Spicy: Season your kale chips with your favorite hot sauce. Use Crysta
• l hot sauce if you like it a bit vinegary or Sriracha if you want an Asian twist.
• BBQ: Grab your favorite meat rub or BBQ sauce and toss to coat. This kale chip is perfect alongside a burger or a cold cut sandwich.
• Sour Cream & Onion: You can usually find dried sour cream powder in the spice aisle.
• Honey Mustard: Toss your kale chips in your favorite honey mustard with a dash of pepper. These are the perfect balance of sweet and salty.

A Few Quick Kale Chip Tips

Kale chips are so quick to make, so my tips won’t take long to get read through either. Take a quick glance and get ready to go!

• Dry the kale well: For the best crisp, make sure to dry the kale leaves completely after washing.
• Keep a close eye on the chips: The chips usually take about four minutes to cook and crisp up, but this can vary depending on the air fryer and amount of chips. Keep a close eye on your kale chips to avoid any burnt chips!
• Use a high quality oil: With such a short ingredient list, it’s important to use high quality ingredients for the best taste. I use olive or avocado oil for kale chips because I love those flavors the most!

More Air Fryer Snacks

• Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Chips — Have you ever tried fried zucchini? It’s delicious!
• Air Fryer Chickpeas — If you want another crunchy (and healthy) snack, try air fried chickpeas!
• Air Fryer French Fries — I don’t know anyone who says “no” to French fries!
• Air Fryer Tortilla Chips — All you need is corn tortillas, oil, and salt

Recipe

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin Air fryer kale chips are a fun (and delicious) snack alternative to potato chips. All you need is three ingredients – fresh kale, salt, and oil.

Ingredients

• 5 cups kale roughly chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tbsp oil olive or avocado oil

US Units – Metric

Instructions

• Rinse kale under cool water. Place kale on a stack of paper towels to dry and pat off any excess liquid. Chop the kale leaves into bite-sized pieces. Toss with salt and oil.
• Place the seasoned kale in an air fryer basket.
• Air fry the kale chips at 375°F for about 4 minutes, tossing them midway through air frying. Since kale is quite delicate, pay special attention that you don't burn the leaves in the last couple minutes of air frying.
• Sprinkle with any additional seasoning to taste. Serve right away!

Nutrition Facts Air Fryer Kale Chips Amount Per Serving Calories 57 Calories from Fat 27 % Daily Value* Fat 3g5%Saturated Fat 1g5%Trans Fat 1gSodium 323mg13%Potassium 411mg12%Carbohydrates 7g2%Protein 4g8% Vitamin A 8367IU167%Vitamin C 101mg122%Calcium 126mg13%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.