Crispy Air Fryer Kale Chips

Name: Crispy Air Fryer Kale Chips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 large kale bunch; 2 tbsps. olive oil; 1 tsps. ranch seasoning (per preference)

An easy to make snack with the most satisfying crunch, these no-fail Crispy Air Fryer Kale Chips are so addictive. Made in under 20 minutes, you can have a batch of these tasty chips in no time.

A healthy and delicious snacking option, these Air Fryer Kale Chips are so easy to make. Thanks to the air fryer, the chips are so crispy with only a tiny bit of oil! Skip buying them from the store and make your own instead!

If you want some more easy snacking ideas, try my Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberry and my Funfetti Baked Oats Cake . They’re super easy to make and kids love them! If you’re craving something lighter, try my Strawberry French Tart instead!

Why You’ll Love This Easy Snack Recipe

It’s budget friendly. A bag of kale chips that the store costs way more than buying a bunch of kale and making it at home. Plus you can season the kale chips however you want!
It’s kid friendly. Kids love chips and all things crunchy. They won’t even notice that they’re made out of kale!
It’s so tasty. You’ll love how tasty these chips are as well as how easy they are to make.

What You’ll Need

Kale — when picking kale, make sure you buy kale that looks fresh and crisp. Avoid kale that looks limp.
Olive oil — feel free to swap for avocado oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, etc.
Ranch seasoning — optional seasoning, see more options down below!

What is Kale?

Kale is a vegetable from the mustard family, but most closely related to cabbage. Like cabbage, it’s leaves are very tough and can stand up to extreme temperatures–hot and cold. There are many different types of kale. The leaves can be green or purple, and have either a smooth or curly shape. You can eat kale all year round, and it can be eaten cooked of raw in meal and smoothies.

Is Kale Healthy?

Kale is among the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. It is low in calories but full of many vitamins and minerals. Many powerful antioxidants are found in kale, including quercetin and kaempferol, which have numerous beneficial effects on health. Kale is extremely high in vitamin C. A single cup of raw kale actually contains more vitamin C than an orange.

How to remove the stem from kale leaves.

How To Make Air Fryer Kale Chips

Prepare the air fryer: Preheat air fryer to 375 F.
Prepare the kale: Meanwhile, wash the kale and dry very well. Remove the back stem and cut the leaves in 3 inch pieces. The kale will shrink.

Kale leaves in a bowl to turn into chips.

Season the kale: Transfer to a bowl and add the olive oil and seasoning. Massage the leaves with your hand to coat well.
Air fry: Arrange the leaves in a single layer in the air fryer and air fry for 3-5 minutes. For in batches and shake the basket once halfway through. Keep a close eye on them.

Enjoy: When done, remove and let them cool. Transfer to a bowl and serve to enjoy.

How to make Crispy Kale Chips in the Oven

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Line a non stick cookie sheet with parchment paper. Use same steps mentioned above to prep the kale. Line the kale on the sheet pan, spacing the pieces part and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until edges are brown but not burnt.

Tips and Notes

It’s important to dry your kale completely. If you have a salad spinner, you should use it. If there’s water on the kale leaves, the oil won’t stick to the kale. Also the kale chips will steam in the air fryer instead of crisping up.
Overcrowding your air fryer basket with kale chips won’t allow them to crisp up properly. Air fry them in two batches if needed.
Don’t skip removing the stems. They’re tough and not very pleasant to eat.
Don’t add too much oil to the kale chips. If the kale chips are soaked in oil, they won’t crisp up very well.

FAQs

What other seasoning can I use?

You can season your kale chips however you like! Try some nutritional yeast, garlic powder, taco seasoning, grated parmesan cheese, lemon pepper seasoning, Everything Bagel Seasoning, and more! Popcorn seasoning works as well.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Kale chips are best eaten as soon as possible for them to be at their crispiest. However, you can store them 1-2 days if you wish, just be sure it’s in an airtight container. If they’re softer than you’d like, just add them back in the air fryer.

What type of kale should I use?

There’s a ton of kale! The common ones are Curly, Tuscan, and Dinosaur kale. You can use any type of kale to make kale chips.

Want More Healthy Recipes?

I hope you enjoy all the recipes I share with you, including this delicious Air Fryer Kale Chips recipe. I hope you try it, enjoy it, rate it and share it with your friends and family!

If you try this recipe and like it, please use my hashtag to share it with me on INSTAGRAM so I can see your delicious recreations. Also, follow me at Cookin’ With Mima on FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST for all of my latest social posts and recipes.