Kelly JensenThis easy Air Fryer Kale Chips recipe is crispy, crunchy, easy, and ready in under 10 minutes! Toss fresh kale with olive oil, spices, and air fry away.
A fantastic savory snack that is tasty and loaded with nutrients. The air fryer gets these chips perfectly crispy every time. Follow my simple recipe below, or add your favorites spices as desired!
Kale chips are one of my husband’s favorite snacks, so we make this recipe almost every week! They are perfectly crispy, lightly crunchy, and are so versatile by using your favorite spices to the mix.
I love the convenience of using my counter-top air fryer for quick snacks like this. These kale chips are ready in under 10 minutes, and take just a few ingredients to make. Easy snacking is just minutes away!
These Air Fryer Kale Chips Are
- Easy
- Delicious
- Perfectly Crisp
- Customizable – Use Your Favorite Spices
- Satisfying
- A great Savory Recipe
- Tasty & Good For You!
Easy Snacks with Kale You Can Enjoy Every Day
Kale has gotten tons of publicity in the past few years – with very good reason! This superfood is loaded with Vitamins A, C, and K, contains antioxidants, and can help prevent heart disease and cancer.
Along with being nutritious, kale is versatile – you can air fry it, massage it into salads, blend it into smoothies, and enjoy it in scrambles or pasta. Browse all our kale recipes here!
What’s In Kale Chips?
I cook with fresh produce from my garden and from Misfits Market– they sell fantastic fruit, vegetables, & pantry staples at a discounted price. We get Misfit boxes every other week and love picking out favorite produce for delivery. Get $10 off your first box here!
- Kale – I’ve used both curly kale and lacinato kale for this recipe, both are delicious!
- Good Extra Virgin Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color.
- Lemon Juice – I like a little squeeze of fresh lemon on my kale chips, which gives them a delicious citrus flavor. Not too much, but a little goes a long way.
- Garlic Powder: A pantry staple ingredient that gets used in our house daily! I love this garlic powder and add it to a lot of recipes for some extra savory flavor. If you aren’t a garlic fan, you can add a different spice blend to your kale chips instead!
- Cayenne Pepper– a pinch for a little heat, totally optional.
- Pink Himalayan Sea Salt: I like to use a pink Himalayan Sea Salt in my kitchen, which is a fancier substitute for plain processed table salt. It’s inexpensive, so I’d recommend this salt if you’re looking for an easy way to level up your spice pantry.
How To Make Kale Chips in the Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile wash the kale, and remove the leaves from the stems. Cut or tear the kale leaves into bite sized pieces. Pat the kale leaves dry with a paper towel.
- Place kale in a bowl, and add the olive oil and pinch of salt. Add the lemon, garlic powder, and cayenne. Massage the oil & spices into the kale leaves.
- Place the kale into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 375 degrees for 3 minutes, shaking the kale leaves half way. Enjoy!
Air Fry Kale Chips Perfectly Every Time
We have a super-quiet air fryer and we are in love with this thing! Since we don’t use a microwave, this air fryer is perfect for heating up things quickly. It’s been really fun to make all kinds of recipes: crispy vegetables, tofu, muffins, and it’s great for reheating leftovers.
I’ve owned a few models, but highly recommend this quiet air fryer for anyone who loves to cook! I got this one which is a perfect size for my kitchen, and also makes as a great gift for friends or family.
Browse all our easy air fryer recipes here!
More Easy Kale Recipes You’ll Love!
Ricotta Cheese Toast with Kale Recipe
Kale Noodles Recipe, 15-Minute Lunch (Vegan, Vegetarian)
Kale Avocado Smoothie Recipe (High Protein)
Dairy Free Pesto with Kale & Walnuts
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Perfect Air Fryer Kale Chips
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Pinch salt
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon about 1 wedge
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch Cayenne
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile wash the kale, and remove the leaves from the stems. Cut or tear the kale leaves into bite sized pieces. Pat the kale leaves dry with a paper towel.
- Place kale in a bowl, and add the olive oil and pinch of salt. Add the lemon, garlic powder, and cayenne. Massage the oil & spices into the kale leaves.
- Place the kale into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 375 degrees for 3 minutes, shaking the kale leaves half way. Enjoy!
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A great healthy addition to my day