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Get ready to be blown away by my Air Fryer Kale Chips! They are an easy and healthy snack that the whole family can enjoy in under 5 minutes! 

air fryer kale chips in a bowl.

Recipe Difficulty – Very Easy

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Why this recipe works

This air fryer kale chips recipe is perfect if you have a bunch of kale you need to use and are bored of kale salad!  As an added bonus these crispy kale chips only take 3 ingredients along with any seasonings you choose.

There are a lot of “healthy snacks” at the grocery store, but when you look at the ingredients, you’ll find that there are a lot more ingredients in them than you bargained for – some you may not have ever heard of! This is why I like making my food from scratch. And making your own kale chips is so easy!

Kale chips are the perfect air fryer snack! They are made of simple ingredients – simply fresh kale, some oil, and seasonings!

Ingredients to make Air Fryer Kale Chips

Ingredients to make Air Fryer Kale Chips.
  1. Fresh Kale – Curly kale or Tuscan kale (also known as Lacinato or Dinosaur Kale) will both work great for crispy kale air fryer chips.
  2. Olive Oil – helps to hold the seasonings to the small pieces of kale and crisp them up.
  3. Salt – is a great basic start to flavour in this easy snack.

Optional Seasonings

  • Paprika – is great for a warm, smoky kale chip flavour.
  • Onion Powder – has a delicious umami flavour.
  • Garlic Powder – would be great with onion powder or on its own.
  • Nutritional Yeast – gives a nice cheesy feel to this great snack.

See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Substitutions

  • Olive Oil – Other high smoke point oils such as avocado oil will also work well.
  • Seasonings – There are a variety of ways to season these easy air fryer kale chips so they won’t get old anytime soon! Some other great ones to try are black pepper, ranch seasoning, taco seasoning, bbq seasoning, or chili powder.

Variations

  • Spicy – For spicy air fryer kale crisps, use cumin, red chilli powder, or red pepper flakes.
  • Deluxe – use some nutritional yeast or cheese to make these cheesy!
  • Kid friendly – Kids love cheese! A great way to make this a little more kid friendly is to add some parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast to this crispy kale recipe.

How to make Air Fryer Kale Chips

chopped kale leaves on a wooden cutting board.

Step 1: Firstly, preheat your air fryer to 200°C (390°F). Rinse the kale leaves and dry with a paper towel or use a salad spinner. Remove the tough stems from the kale leaves and tear them into bite-sized pieces. You could also cut them on a cutting board.

mixing kale with olive oil and salt.

Step 2: Place the kale pieces in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil and a pinch of salt over the kale and use your hands to massage the oil evenly onto each leaf. This helps to ensure that the leaves crisp up evenly in the air fryer.

adding seasonings to the kale in a bowl.

Step 3: Add your chosen seasonings and shake well until the kale is evenly coated.

seasoned kale leaves in the air fryer basket.

Step 4: Place the seasoned kale leaves in a single layer on the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to allow for proper air circulation and even cooking. Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 3 to 4 minutes. Give it a shake halfway through.

Hint: Note that cook times will vary based on your brand and the size of your air fryer. Keep a close eye on these crispy air fryer kale chips the first time.

Leftovers

If you happen to have any leftovers of these delicious air fryer kale chips, allow them to cool and then store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Recipe FAQs

Does air frying kale remove nutrients?

It doesn’t! Air frying it will make it crispier, but doesn’t remove any nutrients.

Do kale chips stay crispy?

They can! Be sure to allow them to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. If they are still warm, they will likely not be crispy when you go to enjoy then the next time.

How healthy are kale chips?

Kale chips are fantastic for you! Their health value will mostly depend on how much oil you use. Not much at all is needed. Kale is full of vitamins and antioxidants and makes for a fabulously healthy snack.

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air fryer kale chips with seasonings.

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Air Fryer Kale Chips

By: James Wythe
These Air Fryer Kale Chips are packed with nutrients, great for snacking or adding a crunchy topping to your favourite dishes!
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
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Ingredients 

  • 3.5 oz kale, 100 grams
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch salt

Optional ingredients

  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
Metric – US Customary

Instructions 

  • Firstly, Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C). Remove the tough stems from the kale leaves and tear them into bite-sized pieces.
  • Place the kale pieces in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle olive oil and a pinch of salt over the kale and use your hands to massage the oil evenly onto each leaf. This helps to ensure that the leaves crisp up evenly in the air fryer.
  • Add your chosen seasonings and shake well until the kale is evenly coated.
  • Place the seasoned kale leaves in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to allow for proper air circulation and even cooking. Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 3 to 4 minutes (give them a shake half way through).

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.
To Store: Store at room temperature for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
To Freeze: I wouldn’t recommend freezing this recipe.
Tip 1: Be sure to spread kale evenly across the air fryer rack in a single layer to allow the air to reach it evenly.
Tip 2: If you like your kale chips crispy, allow them to cook for an extra 1-2 minutes.
Tip 3: While I recommended some great seasoning options, the sky is the limit! There are so many great ways to flavour this healthy crunchy snack.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g
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8 Comments

    1. Hey Victoria, I haven’t tried it. Personally I would stick to fresh kale for it. Enjoy!

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