Crispy Air Fryer Kale Chips

Guys…this is the only way ever that I have been able to get my daughter to eat kale. And yes, I am totally fine with it…if she wants these crispy fried kale chips. They are easy, homemade, healthy, and a great on-the-go snack! These kale chips made in the air fryer are vegan, gluten-free, and great for a keto low-calorie diet. The added bonus is that we love these baked kale chips. You can season them in so many ways – make them cheesy by adding some parmesan, or make them spicy with some cumin and paprika. Dip them in your favorite sauce. We enjoy them dipped in ranch or garlicky yogurt dip. See below for all my tips to make the best air fryer kale chips!

Watch How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Kale Chips

Ingredients

Kale: Any kind of kale leaves will work for this recipe. Oil: I prefer to use olive oil or avocado oil. You can also use a spray of oil, but make sure the leaves are all coated. Salt: Use a generous amount of salt.

How to make Air Fryer Kale Chips?

Prep & Cut

Wash and dry kale leaves. Spread each leaf on a cutting board. Cut the leaves from the spine. Discard the spine and roughly tear the leaves into small pieces. If you want to wash the leaves after cutting, you can also use a salad spinner to dry them completely.

Season

Transfer kale to a bowl. Toss with olive oil and salt, ensuring each leaf is coated with a thin layer of oil. I kept the seasoning very simple so the little toddler in the house could eat the kale chips. You can season them in a variety of ways. I have shared some seasoning ideas below.

Other seasoning ideas:

Garlic powder Black pepper Cumin powder Garam Masala Hot Chili Sauce Maple syrup Umami – or soy, miso sauce Make them cheesy with parmesan or nutritional yeast (for vegan)

Air Fry

Transfer the kale to the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches based on the size of your air fryer and the quantity of kale. Also, you can cover the kale with an air fryer rack. This helps to avoid the kale from flying around in the air fryer. Air fry at 350°F for about 6 minutes. Shake the basket at 4 minutes. Keep a close eye after 4 minutes. Kale chips are ready when they are crisp. Remove them on a serving plate. Enjoy as is or with a dip. Kale chips are a wonderful snack. There is really no wrong time to enjoy them. You can eat them for a mid-morning or afternoon snack. Or serve them as a side with eggs or a burger for your lunch. Look at that crispy leaf below. So good! Looking for accessories for the air fryer? Check out my list of the 10+ Best Air Fryer Accessories

Oven Roasted Kale Chips

Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the kale is crispy and begins to brown. Stir halfway through. Watch closely, as it can burn easily.