Air Fryer kale chips are a guilt (and gluten!) free recipe to dodge a last-minute snack attack.
Kale chips in air fryer are lightly seasoned with oil, salt and pepper and ready in less than 10 minutes.
Holly’s Highlights for Kale Chips
- Flavor: Air-fried kale chips have a mild, earthy flavor and will go great with any keto-friendly seasonings on hand.
- Difficulty: The air fryer makes kale chips quick and easy with minimal cleanup.
- Time-Saving Tip: Prep the kale leaves ahead so they’re extra dry before cooking.
- Recommended Tools: An air fryer is a low-carb lover’s favorite appliance for making fresh and healthy food in minutes.
- Serving Suggestions: Kale chips are perfect scoopers for homemade ranch dip, and serve beside some crispy onion chips.
Crunchy Components
- Kale: Look for any fresh, unwilted kale variety to use in this recipe.
- Seasonings: Besides salt and pepper, make kale chips match the menu (or mood)! Try a DIY southwest, Italian, or garlic and herb.
Kale Twists
- Make dessert-ish kale chips by sprinkling them with a mix of cinnamon and Stevia (or your fave dry sugar substitute)
- Try using a Ranch dressing mix, garlic salt, or some Parmesan cheese.
How To Make Air Fryer Kale Chips
- Wash and dry kale (full recipe below). Tear or cut into palm-sized pieces.
- Lay pieces in a single layer, spray with oil, and season as desired.
- Air fry until the edges of the kale are crisp and golden brown on the edges.
The Crunchy Kale Code
- This recipe works best when the kale pieces are dry, so the oil and seasonings adhere better. A salad spinner works best, but you can also pat them dry with clean paper towels.
- Be sure to tear kale leaves about palm-sized, since they’ll shrink as they cook. This also applies to seasonings – use less than you might want since they’ll shrink.
Keepin’ It Crisp – Storing Kale Chips
Keep these crispy kale chips in a zippered bag at room temperature with a slice of bread to absorb any moisture caused by temperature changes. Use the air fryer to make kale chips crispy again, and they’ll be good as new.
Crispy Low Carb Snacks to Savor
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Air Fryer Kale Chips
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale
- olive oil spray or cooking spray
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash kale, remove tough stems, and dry very well using a salad spinner.
- Place a single layer of kale leaves in the air fryer.
- Spray with olive oil spray. Flip each piece over and spray again. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Air fry on 360°F for 5-7 min or until crisp and lightly browned at the edges
Notes
- Calories calculated using 1/2 teaspoon olive oil spray as an estimate.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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