Air Fryer Kale Chips

These Air Fryer Kale Chips bring that same crunch and taste without the grease and added fat of fried foods. Done in 10 minutes!

What People Are Saying

“Love this air fryer version of kale chips. So crisp and delicious”

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The Case for Kale

According to the Mayo Clinic, kale chips are a low-energy-density food, which means you can eat a lot of them without adding many calories to your diet.

Kale is a known source of Vitamins B and K and is packed with antioxidants, making them an amazing healthy snack you won’t realize isn’t a treat!

How to Make Kale Chips

If you’re not using pre-bagged kale, remove all the stems from the leaves and tear any large leaves into more handheld sizes.

There’s no chopping involved here, so just tear, season, and cook!

1. Wash and dry the kale thoroughly. Make sure to dry the kale well to get the chips crispy rather than steamed.
2. Add your oil to the kale and massage the leaves to help evenly coat the future chips.
3. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
4. Mix well to combine kale, seasonings, and oil.
5. Put the kale into an air fryer basket and cook for about 5 minutes at 375 degrees F (or 190 degrees C!) until the edges are slightly brown and the leaves are crispy. Be sure to watch your kale chips during the last 2 minutes of cooking to prevent burning. They cook quickly!
6. Serve and enjoy!

Serving Tips

My family loves these as a side dish or an appetizer with a ranch dipping sauce, but my favorite part is how versatile these kale chips can be!

These are a great substitute for chips if you’re doing a keto or low-carb diet, and they bring an amazing extra crunch to a salad without the extra calories of croutons.

Looking for new dipping sauce ideas? Try our BBQ Ranch Sauce that doesn’t require store-bought ranch or this tangy Thai Salad Dressing that also makes a great dipping sauce!

How to Store

Be sure to let the kale chips cool completely before placing them in an air-tight container.

If still warm, the steam will make the chips limp over time.

Unless you’ve put a perishable ingredient on the kale chips, such as dairy, these can be stored on your counter!

The humidity in the refrigerator will make the kale chips soggier over time.

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Air Fryer Kale Chips

These Air Fryer Kale Chips are done so fast your family won't know you've cooked! Just four staple ingredients and 10 minutes between you and crispy, healthy "fried" veggies! Prep Time5 minutes minsCook Time5 minutes mins 4 people Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark

Equipment

• Air fryer

Ingredients

• ▢ 3 cups fresh kale destemmed and cut into pieces
• ▢ 1 tbsp oil
• ▢ salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Wash and dry kale thoroughly. Be sure to remove stems and tear large leaves into smaller pieces.
• Add oil to the kale and massage to coat evenly.
• Season kale with salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Place kale into air fryer basket and cook at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until crispy with slightly browning edges. Check basket about halfway through cooking.
• Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the “Air Fry” function.

Nutrition Information

Calories 31kcal | Fat 4g | Saturated Fat 1g TRY AD FREE!