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Overhead, zoomed out photo showing a top-down view of a large bowl of deep green air fryer kale chips.

Air Fryer Kale Chips

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Super easy to make, these crispy air fryer kale chips are simply seasoned with oil and salt, then air fried for less than 5 minutes.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4 servings

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • Paper towels
  • Cutting board optional
  • Sharp knife optional
  • running water
  • Large bowl
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch kale (approximately 1 pound)
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (avocado oil, olive oil, etc.)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 380° Fahrenheit. Remove thick stems from kale and discard. Lay out one thick layer of paper towels. Tear off second thick layer of paper towels and set aside.
  • Wash kale leaves under running water, massaging gently, then place kale on paper towels. Cover with second layer of paper towels and gently dry leaves completely.
    Rinsed kale leaves laying on paper towels on a baking sheet to dry.
  • Place completely dry kale leaves in large bowl. Add neutral oil and salt, and toss until kale leaves are fully coated.
    Kale in a bowl with neutral oil and salt.
  • Transfer kale leaves to air fryer basket. Return basket to preheated air fryer. Air fry kale 2 minutes, then pause fryer and remove basket. Toss or flip kale to ensure even cooking, then return basket to air fryer.
    Air fryer kale chips in an air fryer basket.
  • Air fry kale 2 minutes more or until desired doneness is reached, being careful not to burn kale. Once kale is crispy, transfer kale chips to serving bowl. Repeat process with any remaining kale leaves, then serve as desired.

Recipe Notes

  • Storage: Let kale chips cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container. Keep at room temperature up to 5 days. If they lose crispiness, air fry again for 1 or 2 minutes. 

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 71calProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 351mgPotassium: 395mgTotal Carbs: 5gFiber: 5gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 0gVitamin A: 11328IUVitamin C: 106mgCalcium: 288mgIron: 2mg
Recipe By: Sam Guarnieri
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