Kale Chips made in the air fryer will be your new go-to healthy snack! The kale gets seasoned and salted first. And then crispy and crunchy second! Air Fried Kale Chips are THE most delicious way to get your veggies in🥬
Kale is really having a moment.
Well, it had a moment a few years ago actually.
And now kale is just here to stay.
So yes, make those easy kale salads but have you tried kale chips??
Air fried kale chips are a fun and yummy way to enjoy this leafy green too!
❣️Why you'll love this recipe
Kale chips are one of my fave ways to eat this delicious and nutritious vegetable.
And air frying the kale makes it a super fast way to get a healthy, gluten-free snack into you.
It only takes about 6 minutes to air fry kale till it's perfectly crisp!
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📝Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to make kale chips in the air fryer:
- Kale
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Kosher salt
See recipe card for quantities.
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🔪How to make air fried kale chips
Here's the high level steps:
Wash your kale and tear it into smaller pieces.
Place torn kale in a bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder and salt on top of the kale. Mix around with tongs and then let sit for about 5 minutes.
Place on an air fryer tray and air fry at 350 degrees F for 5-6 minutes.
Let cool and enjoy warm!
💃Variations
If you want to change the spices up, here's a few ideas:
- Classic Sea Salt & Olive Oil – Keep it simple with a sprinkle of sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil
- Garlic Parmesan – Mix garlic powder and grated Parmesan for a cheesy, savory kick
- Smoky Paprika – Add smoked paprika for a slightly smoky, earthy flavor
- Lemon & Pepper – Zest a lemon and mix with some black pepper and olive oil for a citrusy twist
- Cumin & Chili Powder – For a spicier option, toss with cumin, chili powder, and a bit of cayenne
- Nutritional Yeast – A vegan-friendly cheesy flavor that pairs well with a little salt and olive oil.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning – This blend of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, onion, and salt is perfect for an "everything" vibe
- Taco Seasoning – Use taco seasoning for a zesty, spicy chip with a Mexican flair.
- Cinnamon & Sugar – For a sweet option, try cinnamon and a touch of brown sugar or maple syrup
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🥡Storage and Leftovers
It's best to eat these air fried kale chips right away.
Safe any leftovers for the next day in an air-tight container.
After a day, the kale will be a little less crispy but you can still eat it.
Top tip
Be careful NOT to burn the kale in the air fryer. It's easy to do because the cooking time is so short.
Check on the kale about 4 minutes into the cook time. As soon as 90% of all the bright green colour is gone - it's done!
Hope you love these air fried kale chips like we do!
~April
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📖 Recipe
Air Fried Kale Chips
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
Ingredients
- 6 cups Kale washed and torn into small pieces
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
- Place torn kale into a bowl and cover with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and garlic powder. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
- Air fry for 6 minutes at 350 degrees F or until just browned.
- Eat right away or save for the next day in an air-tight container.
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