These air fryer kale chips are an easy, tasty and healthy snack recipe that your family will love. Serve them as a salad topper or with a dipping sauce on the side. Vegan, Low carb/Keto, and Gluten-free.
I used my Instant Vortex Plus 6 Quart Air Fryer for this recipe. I love this because you can get the food in a single layer all at once, and dinner is ready in 30 minutes or less. Any air fryer brand like Cosori 5.8QT, Cuisinart Air Fryer Oven, Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Duo Crisp works here.
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Air Fryer Kale Chips Ingredients
- Kale: You can use any variety of kale for this kale chips recipe, such as curly, Tuscan, or red Russian kale. I have used organic curly kale as they are much better suited for chips.
- Extra-virgin olive oil – is ideal for roasting and adds richness, and helps to crisp up the kale in the air fryer.
- Seasoning – I have used only garlic powder, salt, and pepper for seasoning.
How to Make Kale Chips in Air Fryer
Firstly wash and clean the kale with water and dry them with a paper towel. Next, cut the leaves from the thick stem and roughly tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Drizzle some olive oil on top of the kale in a medium bowl. Then add the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until fully coated.
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Add the seasoned kale to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
Air fryer them at 375°F (190°C) for 4 minutes or until they are crisp and done but not burnt. Shake the basket halfway through.
Crispy Kale Chips are ready (they will crisp up more as they cool).
How to Oven Bake Kale Chips
Preheat the oven to 300°F (148˚C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned kale evenly in a single layer, ensuring chips don't overlap.
Bake at 300˚F for 20-25 minutes, Stirring halfway through till they are crispy and done. Make sure they don't burn. Let them cool to room temperature before serving.
Serving Suggestion
These air-fried kale chips can be enjoyed as is, added to a salad, or served as a side dish with a tasty dipping sauce on the side.
Storage Instructions
Kale chips taste best when served fresh. You can also store your kale chips, in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Pro-Tips & Notes
- Dry the kale thoroughly: before air frying else, the water can steam the kale chips while air frying.
- Work in batches: Make sure to spread the kale in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between each other. Cook in batches if needed.
- Shake the basket halfway: It's important to shake the basket halfway through to allow the beets to be cooked evenly.
- The exact cooking time will vary based on the air fryer being used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, kale is an excellent vitamin A, C, and K source and contains antioxidants. In addition, these Kale chips are low-calorie, low-carb snacks and retain their nutritional value when made into chips; hence they are healthy.
To keep them crispy, let them cool completely, then store your kale chips in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. If they are less crisp, air fry again for 1-2 minutes.
More Air Fryer Recipes
- Perfect Roasted Asparagus
- Air Fryer Broccoli
- Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- Air Fryer Cauliflower
- Roasted Baby Potato
- Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Air Fryer Kale Chips
Ingredients
Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml
- 1 bunch kale about 5 cups, 8-10 oz
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Firstly wash and clean the kale with water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Cut the leaves from the thick stem and then roughly tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium bowl, drizzle some olive oil on top of the kale. Then add the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until fully coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Add the seasoned kale to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
- Air fryer them at 375°F (190°C) for 4 minutes or until they are crisp and done but not burnt. Shake the basket halfway through.
- Crispy Kale Chips are ready (they will crisp up more as they kool).
How to Oven Bake Kale Chips
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (148˚C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned kale evenly in a single layer, ensuring chips don't overlap.Bake at 300˚F for 20-25 minutes, Stirring halfway through till they are crispy and done. Make sure they don't burn. Let them cool to room temperature before serving.
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