Easy Air Fryer Kale Chips- Sea Salt and Garlic seasoned, is a simple snack idea that can be made in less than 10 minutes .
This healthy snack idea is crunchy and flavorful, thanks to the seasonings that are used.
What you will read about in this recipe.
What is air fried kale?
Air fried kale is simply kale that has been cooked to a crispy snack perfect texture in an air fryer.
I like how healthy this kale is for a crunchy salty snack.
Did you try my recipe for Seasoned Air Fryer Pickles
That recipe for seasoned Air Fryer Pickles is a simple and delicious appetizer, snack, or side recipe for a healthier fried breaded pickle. Both this recipe for air fried kale and that recipe for pickles are delicious snack ideas that are easy to make in an air fryer.
Make this recipe even more flavorful by using a seasoning blend instead of the garlic and salt. You can find a selection of seasoning blends here.
Why we love this easy kale recipe.
According to the experts, kale is a healthy food to eat. It is a good source for antioxidants, fiber, calcium, and several vitamins.
Here is what else we like about this recipe.
- Air fried kale is friendly to many diets including vegan, vegetarian, and sugar free diets.
- Making this in an air fryer means no deep frying and added oil that comes with it.
- It takes just four ingredients and 10 minutes to make this recipe.
- Customizing this recipe is as easy as changing up the seasonings that are used to make it with.
- Clean up is a breeze with this recipe.
- Leftovers can be served on top of a salad, with popcorn, or as a garnish for your favorite chicken recipe.
Ingredients needed to make kale chips in an air fryer.
- Kale. I like a firm kale such as curly kale for this recipe. You kale should be washed, dried, stems removed, and then torn into bite sized pieces.
- Garlic Powder and Kosher Salt. For garlic salt kale chips.
- Olive Oil. A flavorful alternative oil can be used instead.
- Optional- seasoning blends instead of the garlic and salt to make your favorite flavor.
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Tips for making the best kale chips.
Wash and dry your kale before making this recipe. It is essential that your kale is fully dry for the other ingredients to stick to it and for the kale to get crisp.
More helpful tips for you.
- You can tear the leaves away from the stem when you tear your kale into bite sized pieces. The stem is often bitter and some folks do not like this.
- When you toss the kale with the oil, you can try massaging the oil into the kale to make sure that each piece gets coated.
- Placing the kale in a single layer in your air fryer will help the kale cook evenly and crisp.
- Keep an eye on the kale after flipping it to make sure that it does not burn.
- Sometimes kale can 'fly' around in the basket while being air fried. If you have an air fryer safe rack, you can place it on top of the kale to keep it in place.
- Be sure to allow your kale chips cool completely before storing or serving. This will help them get crisp.
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How to make Easy Air Fryer Kale Chips.
Prep time: 5 minutes.
Cook time: 7 minutes.
Servings: 6 .
- Prepare your kale as indicated above. Wash, dry, and tear it into bite sized pieces.
- Place the kale pieces into a large bowl.
- Add half of the oil (one tablespoon) and toss the kale. Then add the remaining oil and message the oil into the kale leaves.
- Next, add half of the seasonings to the bowl with the kale, toss, and repeat with the remaining seasonings. You can adjust the seasonings if needed at this point.
- Transfer the kale to your air fryer so that it is in a single layer (edges can overlap).
- Air fry at 350 for five minutes. Shake or flip the kale carefully.
- Continue to air fry until the kale appears crisp (another three to four minutes).
- Transfer the kale to a large bowl or baking sheet to cool before serving.
Expert Tip👉 Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to make this recipe in batches.
How to store kale chips.
Once your kale chips have fully cooled, they should be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, they should keep for about five days at room temperature. They can be air fried for about two minutes to get crisp again if needed.
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Easy Air Fryer Kale Chips
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Kale - such as curly bunch.
- ½ tbsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Prepare your kale as indicated above. Wash, dry, and tear it into bite sized pieces. Place the kale pieces into a large bowl.
- Add half of the oil (one tablespoon) and toss the kale. Then add the remaining oil and message the oil into the kale leaves.
- Next, add half of the seasonings to the bowl with the kale, toss, and repeat with the remaining seasonings. You can adjust the seasonings if needed at this point.
- Transfer the kale to your air fryer so that it is in a single layer (edges can overlap).
- Air fry at 350 for five minutes. Shake or flip the kale carefully. Continue to air fry until the kale appears crisp (another three to four minutes).
- Transfer the kale to a large bowl or baking sheet to cool before serving.
Recipe Notes
Also, please see the actual recipe post for further details on this recipe. To make this recipe fully vegan, please make sure that you are using fully vegan ingredients.
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Nutrition
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Easy Air Fryer Kale Chips- Sea Salt and Garlic . A simple and healthy snack recipe idea made with just four ingredients in 10 minutes.
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
Diane
Easy and tasty vegan snack idea.
TheAirFryingDiva
I agree! Thank you!