Crispy Air Fryer Kale Chips
These crispy air fryer kale chips are light, crunchy, and incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. A quick healthy snack that comes together in minutes and stays perfectly crisp.
Ingredients
- 200 g kale 1 bunch, stems removed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper powder
Instructions
- Wash 1 bunch kale (about 7 oz / 200 g) thoroughly under cold water and dry it completely using a salad spinner or paper towels.
- Remove the thick stems and tear the kale leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the kale to a large bowl with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon white pepper powder. Toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned kale in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 375°F / 190°C for 3–5 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until the kale is crispy and lightly golden around the edges.
- Remove the kale chips from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Dry the Kale Well: Wet kale will steam instead of crisp, so I always dry the leaves really well before seasoning them.
Use Just Enough Oil: I like using only 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil because too much can make the chips heavier instead of light and crisp.
Check Early: Kale chips can burn quickly in the air fryer, so I usually start checking them around the 3-minute mark.
Let Them Cool Slightly: The chips crisp up even more after sitting for a minute or two out of the air fryer.
Nutrition
Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 4995IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg
