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Crispy Air Fryer Kale Chips Recipe — Quick & Delicious Snack

I used to make kale chips in my oven and then I discovered air fryer kale chips — they’re oil-free and take only 3 minutes to cook! That’s right: 3 minutes (6 if you count the 3 minutes to preheat the air fryer).

It’s a simple recipe, and I made a short video to show how easy it is. Feel free to swap spices in the blend to suit your taste.

Process of creating air fried kale chips

Method Overview

  • Wash and thoroughly dry the kale; remove the center stem and tear leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  • Air fry at 325°F for a total of 3 minutes, shaking once halfway through.
  • Finish with the spice blend and serve immediately.
Close up of plate of air fried kale chips
5 from 7 votes

Air Fryer Kale Chips

Servings:

4
servings
Calories:

36
kcal
Author:
Judy DeLorenzo

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients

  • 1
    bunch
    lacinato kale,
    aka Tuscan kale, Italian kale, dinosaur kale
  • 1/2
    teaspoon
    garlic powder
  • 1/2
    teaspoon
    cumin powder
  • 1/2
    teaspoon
    paprika
  • 1/4 – 1/2
    teaspoon
    Himalayan sea salt

Instructions

  • Wash the kale leaves, shake off excess water, and lay them on a clean towel. Cover with a second towel and let them dry thoroughly.
  • While the leaves dry, mix the spice blend: combine garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and salt in a small bowl and stir to combine.
  • Remove the center stem from each leaf and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 325ºF for 3 minutes. Add kale to the basket without filling it more than three-quarters full.

    Cook for 1½ minutes, pause and shake the basket or toss the kale, then cook another 1½ minutes. Transfer the chips to a plate.

    Repeat with remaining kale until all leaves are crisp.

  • Sprinkle the kale chips with the spice blend and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Use smoked, sweet, or hot paprika depending on the flavor profile you prefer.
  • If chips soften after sitting, return them to a preheated air fryer for about 30 seconds to crisp them up again.

Nutrition


Calories:
36
kcal

|

Carbohydrates:
6
g

|

Protein:
3
g

|

Fat:
1
g

|

Sodium:
133
mg

|

Potassium:
346
mg

|

Fiber:
1
g

|

Sugar:
1
g

|

Vitamin A:
6870
IU

|

Vitamin C:
81
mg

|

Calcium:
105
mg

|

Iron:
1
mg
What brand air fryer do I use?

I use a simple Ninja base-model air fryer that works well for this recipe.

If you enjoy these air fryer kale chips, try other air fryer snacks and recipes to expand your repertoire.