5 from 9 votes
Easy Baked Kale Chips
This foolproof recipe for kale chips can be made in the oven or air fryer and turn out perfectly crispy every single time! Say goodbye to store-bought snacks and hello to these incredibly crispy, nutrient-packed chips. Whether you make them in the oven or the air fryer, this simple recipe will show you the best way to create delicious kale chips in just minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
3
servings
Calories:
48 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 kale curly or Tuscan / Lacinato, bunch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
Preparation (Both Methods)
Oven Method
Air Fryer Method
Notes
- Humidity is the enemy of kale chips, so their shelf life will depend on the weather. However, they can always be re-crisped in a low oven or air fryer to be brought back to life!
- Make sure your kale is very, very dry using either a salad spinner or whipping them around outside in a clean kitchen towel. Even a little bit of excess moisture will steam the kale instead of crisping it.
- Go easy on the salt - it's very easy to over salt these chips. You can always add more after baking!
- Don't overcrowd the pan or basket! Make sure each piece of kale has a bit of room around it for maximum crispiness.
- Kale chips are done when they're fully crispy but still green – not brown!
- They can go from perfectly crispy to burnt in seconds. Make sure you keep a close eye on them towards the end of cooking.
- Humidity is the enemy of kale chips, so their shelf life will depend on the weather. However, they can always be re-crisped in a low oven or air fryer to be brought back to life!
Nutrition Information
Calories
48kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
398mg
(17%)
Potassium
66mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
1898IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 48kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1898IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.