In today’s edition of “Things you can make in your air fryer”…KALE CHIPS! While I’m a huge fan of oven baked kale chips, making them in the air fryer is not only faster but it saves on electricity. Plus, if you’re not using your air fryer to make delectable little snacks like this, then why do you have it at all? With almost 200 five-star reviews, this tried-and-true kale chips recipe produces perfectly crispy, lightly salted, healthy little snacks in 10 minutes flat.
You’ll need 3 ingredients
Kale: You can use any kind of kale for these kale chips – both curly and lacinato kale work well! Oil: You don’t need much oil, just enough to coat the leaves lightly. To make kale chips with less oil, spray the leaves with cooking spray rather than using the full amount of oil. You could also use avocado oil here! Salt: As with any good chip, these kale chips require a healthy pinch of salt. Optional seasonings: Add some flavor to your chips before cooking using any of these seasonings (Ranch and Dorito are my favorites!)
Ready in 10 minutes, flat
Step 1: Prep The KaleTear your kale leaves into large bite-sized pieces, removing the tough stems (they will shrink a little while cooking, so make the pieces big). Wash and dry them well (I use a salad spinner for this), then add them to a bowl with the oil. Massage the oil into the leaves, making sure each piece of kale has a thin coat of oil. Sprinkle on some salt (and optional seasonings – ideas in the recipe card at the bottom of this post) then toss everything into your air fryer basket. Step 2: Transfer Kale To Your Air FryerSpread your kale into a single layer in your air fryer basket, uncurling the leaves as much as possible while keeping them from overlapping too much. This will ensure they crisp up evenly! You may need to work in batches. Step 3: Cook Kale ChipsAir fry the kale chips at 375°F for 4 to 5 minutes, keeping a close eye on them after 3 minutes. Be sure to shake the pan halfway through cooking to ensure they cook evenly. They’re done when crispy and a little browned at the edges!
Dino Kale Chips
This recipe also works well with dinosaur kale, aka lacinato kale. They may need just a minute or two more cooking time because the leaves aren’t as delicate as the curly kale.
