Air Fryer Kale Chips (10 Flavors!)

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When you crave the crunch of potato chips, give Air Fryer Kale Chips try it!Making kale chips in the air fryer preserves vitamins and minerals, making it a great healthy snacks option.With so many ways to spice up, this recipe is better than Roasted Kale Chips…no oven required!

Ingredients Description

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for making kale chips in the air fryer, what each ingredient does in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements, see recipe card below.

• kale – Curly varieties get crispier, but lacinato kale works too.
• olive oil – You can also use avocado oil or any neutral cooking oil you like.
• sea ​​salt – add an instant flavor boost, but you can add other seasonings and spices as well. Check out more ideas below!

How to Make Kale Chips in the Air Fryer

This section shows how to make air fryer kale chips, with detailed step-by-step photos and technical details to help you visualize making it.For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see recipe card below.

1. Prepare. Wash the kale and dry thoroughly. (If the leaves are too wet, they will take longer to crisp.)

Tip: use a salad spinner.

For easier drying of kale, use salad spinner make the process faster.

2. hack. use sharp Knife Cut the tough stalk of each kale leaf. Discard stems. Roughly chop the kale into bite-sized pieces.

3. season. Place the kale in a large bowl. Add olive oil and salt. If making seasoned kale chips, add other seasonings at this step as well (see ideas below). Toss, using your hands to gently massage the kale, making sure each leaf is well coated.
4. warm up. Open Air fryer And warm up.
5. Air fry. Place the kale in the air fryer basket. (If it doesn’t fit, you can cook in two batches.) Cook until the air fryer kale chips are crisp and dry.

10 seasonings

You can add almost any spice you like to this Air Fryer Kale Chips recipe. Remember that in addition to the 1 tablespoon of oil and ½ teaspoon of salt in the base recipe, you’ll need to add your favorite spices. Here are 10 different kale chips to try:

1. salt and vinegar – Add 3 tablespoons of white vinegar to your base ingredients to make salt and vinegar chips.
2. lemon garlic – To make Lemony Garlic Kale Chips, add 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder to the kale.
3. Chili Lime – In addition to the basic kale chip ingredients, make Chili Lime Kale Chips with 4 tsp lime juice, 2 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
4. tacos – add 1 tbsp taco seasoning.
5. barbecue – There are two ways to make grilled kale chips. All you need to do is add 3 tablespoons of BBQ sauce to the base ingredients. Alternatively, you can make BBQ seasoning using 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 pinch paprika, and 1/8 tsp ground mustard. I prefer the BBQ sauce option, but it does take longer to crisp up.
6. nacho cheese – Add 3 tbsp to make these kale chips cheesy cheddar cheese powder (or nutritional yeast), 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/4 tsp paprika.
7. Sour Cream Onions – When making sour cream and onion kale chips, add 2 tbsp buttermilk powder1/2 tsp onion powder, and 2 tsp dried parsley to the rest of the ingredients.
8. hot – If you want a little heat, use 2 tbsp powdered cheddar cheese, 2-3 tbsp hot sauce and 1/2 tsp garlic powder and base.
9. pasture – Just 4 teaspoons are all you need to make ranch kale chips ranch seasoning.
10. indians – add 1 tbsp Indian seasoning.

Tips for the Best Air Fryer Kale Chips

Air frying makes these kale chips crispy and delicious in less time. Follow these tips for the best kale chips every time.

• Wet ingredients take more time. If using a wet coating, they will take an extra 2-5 minutes in the air fryer, depending on how well coated they are. Also, if you wash the kale well and don’t dry it, it will take longer (an extra 2 minutes or so) to crisp up in the air fryer.
• batch cooking。 Clumped or folded leaves will not crisp evenly. Make sure the kale leaves are unfolded. Cook in batches, if desired.
• Stir by hand. The best way to ensure each kale chip is evenly coated/seasoned is by hand while mixing. Even when I mixed it with a spatula, the seasoning wasn’t there.
• Seasoning is added before cooking. All seasonings are best when done right before air frying. I tried adding the dry mix afterwards, but they didn’t stick. Also, when added afterwards, the kale chips will break down into very small pieces during the mixing process.
• Potato chips should be crispy. If the kale still has any chew left, return to the air fryer and roast for another 1-2 minutes. The finished kale chips should remain crisp.

storage instructions

• shop: In order for chips to stay crisp, it’s important to let them cool completely before storing. The best way to store kale chips is to put them in an airtight container. I like to put mine in mason jars or tupperware containers. You can also put them in a zippered bag if you prefer. Store at room temperature.
• Meal Prep: Kale chips in the air fryer are a great make-ahead snack. Just make them and store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
• freeze: I do not recommend storing leftovers in the refrigerator. Moisture from freezing can make the chips soggy.

Healthier Potato Chip Recipes

Skip the store snack aisle and try more of my favorite healthy chip recipes:

Air Fryer Kale Chips (10 Flavors!)

Air Fryer Kale Chips are easy, healthy, and crispy in just 10 minutes! Make a basic version with 3 simple ingredients or choose from 10 flavors.

Prepare: 5 minute

chef: 5 minute

all: 10 minute

Serving Size: 4 (adjust according to recipe)

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Basic Air Fryer Kale Chips:

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1. Wash the kale and dry thoroughly. (If you didn’t dry the kale, the kale chips will take longer to crisp).

2. use sharp Knife Cut the tough stalk of each kale leaf. Discard stems. Roughly chop the kale into bite-sized pieces.

3. Place the kale in a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil and salt. If making seasoned kale chips, add other ingredients beyond the basic kale chip ingredients. Toss, using your hands to gently massage the kale, making sure each leaf is well coated.

4. warm up Air fryer to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius).

5. Place the kale in the air fryer basket. (If it doesn’t fit, you can cook in two batches.) 3 minutesthen shake the basket and cook again 2-3 minutesUntil the air fryer kale chips are crisp and dry.

6. For lemon garlic, chili lime or salt and vinegar, or fiery kale chips, add extra 1-2 minutes. For grilled kale chips, add extra 3-4 minutes.

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recipe notes

Serving Size: 1 cup

Nutritional information does not include optional add-ins.

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving sizes in recipe instructions above.

calories 30

fat 3.4 grams

protein 0.1g

total carbohydrates 0.1g

net carbs 0 grams

fiber 0.1g

sugar 0.1g

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