Crispiest Air Fryer Kale Chips
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4.8
Crispiest Air Fryer Kale Chips
Description
The recipe starts with fresh kale leaves stripped from their tough spine and torn into bite-sized pieces. Coating them evenly with olive oil and salt allows for crisping during air frying without burning. The air fryer cooks the kale at 375°F for 4 to 5 minutes, with a shake midway to promote even heat exposure. Watching closely after three minutes prevents overcooking, yielding crisp leaves that retain some flexibility before crisping fully. Optional seasoning blends can be sprinkled on after cooking to add extra flavor without moisture. This technique makes for a quick, approachable way to transform kale into a crunchy snack.
Serving these kale chips can be as a standalone snack or a light side. They do well stored in a paper bag or a loose plastic bag lined with a paper towel to maintain crispness for up to a week. To regain crunch on day-old chips, a brief reheating in the air fryer is recommended.
The recipe notes include suggestions for homemade seasoning blends like ranch or Dorito-style powders, which can be added post cooking for customized flavor. Proper washing and drying of kale before use is essential to achieve the lightest, crispiest texture without steaming.
Ingredients
- 1 kale about 5 cups, 8-10 oz, bunch
- 1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional flavorings see notes
Instructions
- Prep: Wash and dry kale. Cut the leaves away from the spine, then roughly tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Massage oil into the leaves, making sure each piece of kale has a thin coat of oil. Sprinkle with salt (and optional flavorings) and toss to coat.
- Transfer: Lay kale in a single layer in your air fryer basket, uncurling the leaves as much as possible while keeping them from overlapping too much (you may need to cook in batches).
- Cook: Air fry for 4 to 5 minutes at 375°F (190°C), shaking the pan once to help them cook evenly. Keep a close eye on them after 3 minutes. They’re done when crispy!
Notes
- Use a paper bag or loosely sealed plastic bag with a paper towel to store kale chips for up to one week to maintain crispness.
- If kale chips lose their crunch, reheat them in the air fryer for a minute or two to restore crispness.
- Optional seasonings such as homemade ranch or Dorito-style powders add variety when sprinkled after air frying.
- Thoroughly dry the kale leaves before air frying to avoid excess moisture and sogginess.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.4g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.1g | 4% |
| Fat | 3.5g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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