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Air Fryer Kale Chips

By Karly on September 22, 2020 | Updated September 22, 2020 | 2 Comments

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Kale chips are a crispy low carb way to enjoy a good snack during a movie! #airfried #easyrecipes #ketosnacksKale chips are a great healthy snack!  #lowcarb #airfryer #snackrecipesKale is one of the healthiest food options and making them in an air fryer is my favorite way to eat it! #healthyrecipes #airfryer #snacksCrispy kale chips are a perfect healthy snack option for your family! #lowcarb #recipes #airfried

AIR FRYER KALE CHIPS are healthy snack food that tastes good enough to eat even if you aren’t watching your diet. They are crispy and you can flavor them in a bunch of different ways just like potato chips or popcorn!

Kale chips in a white bowl in front of an air fryer.

We love to eat low carb (yes, even though you see us sharing all of these air fryer donuts and whatnot – moderation!). It makes us feel good and it’s opened us up to loads of new vegetables and recipes.

This kale chip recipe came about after looking for a snack for movie night. <— Yes, I said KALE for movie night!

They are crazy easy to make and I was able to have a different flavor than my wife, so we were both happy!

These chips will also be crisp enough that you can dip them in your favorite dip also. We have tried several different dips, and haven’t had a disappointment yet.

Washed kale in a clear glass bowl

Table of Contents

  • How to prepare the kale:
  • How to cook kale chips:
  • Alternate seasoning options:
  • How to store the kale chips:
    • More recipes you might like:
  • Air Fryer Kale Chips
    • Equipment
    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
    • Instructions 
    • Notes
    • Nutrition
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How to prepare the kale:

  • Remove the stems from the kale leaves and cut into bite sized pieces. The kale will shrink a bit as it cooks, so keep that in mind when chopping.
  • Rinse and dry the kale.
  • At this point you can store kale in the fridge for 5-7 days prepared for your recipe.
Kale chip ingredients on a wooden cutting board.

How to cook kale chips:

  • Place the kale leaves in a mixing bowl with olive oil. Massage this with your hands to coat the kale in the oil.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne. Again massage to coat the kale in the spices.
  • Place the kale in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to get the most crisp chips. You can cook them all in the air fryer at the same time, but the chips won’t be as consistently crisp throughout.
  • Cook for 5 minutes. No need to preheat or shake the basket!
A pile of kale on a napkin

Alternate seasoning options:

These are chips, so the flavor options are endless. You can try cheesy toppings, like a powdered cheddar cheese popcorn seasoning. Or better yet a white cheddar cheese seasoning.

Overhead view of kale chips in an air fryer basket

You could add some ranch seasoning instead of the garlic I used, yum!

Also, if you prefer dips, these kale chips work with dip also!

You can do a ranch dip, a greek yogurt dip flavored any way you want, or a cheese dip.

One of my favs is spinach artichoke dip, though admittedly it’s a bit too thick to hold up to a kale chip.

How to store the kale chips:

There is no need to refrigerate the chips!

Just keep them in an air-tight container at room temp. They will stay good for about 5 days. If they aren’t as crisp as they were after a couple of days just air fry them again for 1-2 minutes at 370 degrees F.

If you want to store it before air frying, you need to keep the kale in your fridge. This again should be good for 5-7 days after washing and preparing the kale.

Overhead view of kale chips in a white bowl.
A person holding up a single kale chip .

More recipes you might like:

  • If you want to indulge in some sugary goodness after your kale chips you can try these air fried Oreos!
  • Sticking to a low carb diet? Try this air fryer pork chops and broccoli recipe.
  • If you favor a more traditional snack, air fryer taquitos are fantastic!
Overhead view of kale in an air fryer basket.
Kale chips in a white bowl in front of an air fryer.

Air Fryer Kale Chips

Created by: Karly

Course Air Fryer Snacks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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Crispy kale chips are very versatile as a snack, appetizer, or side dish! You can add any dips or seasonings you like, but this is our preferred flavor!
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Equipment

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch kale
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder

Instructions
 

  • Wash the kale and remove the leaves from the thick stem. Tear or cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Wash and dry thoroughly and place in a mixing bowl.
  • Pour olive oil onto the kale and massage with your hands to coat the kale in the oil. 
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne. Massage well to coat the kale in the spices. 
  • Place the kale in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the kale in 2 batches. 
  • Cook at 370 degrees for 4-5 minutes or until crispy. Do not preheat the air fryer or shake the basket during cooking time.

Notes

Store kale chips in a paper bag for up to 5 days. If they lose their crispiness, reheat in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g

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  1. Karen Hall says

    October 29, 2020

    AIR FRIED KALE CHIPS….. whoooooo hoooooo I have struggled getting them to work, and the air fryer was perfect!!! Did not burn them and done in 5 minutes… I NEED MORE KALE NOW!!

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    • Karly says

      October 30, 2020

      Yay!! I’m so glad you got them figured out!

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