Air Fryer Kale Chips (Only 3 Ingredients)

Air Fryer Kale Chips come together with just three, simple ingredients — fresh kale, sea salt, and avocado or olive oil. What’s even better? They have a fraction of the fat of regular potato chips and are an easy (and fun!) way to get a serving of veggies.

Air Fryer Kale Chips Video

How to Make Air Fryer Kale Chips

Making air fryer kale chips is as easy as popping open a bag of chips. Okay, not completely, but seriously…these chips are a no-brainer to make. Follow the steps below to be well on your way to crispy and crunchy goodness:

• Chop and clean kale. Toss it together with salt and oil.
• Pop kale in air fryer basket.
• Air fry kale chips at 375°F for about 4 minutes, toss them midway through air frying.
• Season to taste and serve!

Seasoning Ideas For Kale Chips

Love to have it your way? Good. Feel free to get creative and season your Air Fryer Kale Chips however you like. Whether you are trying to replicate your favorite potato chip or are simply experimenting with new flavor combinations, mix it up how you see fit. Find a couple of our favorite seasoning variations below:

• Ranch – Use any of you favorite dry ranch mixes for a super flavorful chip. Hidden Valley is a great option.
• Taco Seasoning – Combine equal parts of taco seasoning and nutritional yeast for a cheesy and spicy kale chip.
• Salt and Pepper – Classic salt and pepper never let anyone down. Add more or less pepper depending on how spicy you like to go.
• Garlic and Onion – Season to taste with garlic and onion powder and sea salt.
• Hot & Spicy – Season your kale chips with your favorite hot sauce. Use Crystal if you like it a bit vinegary or Sriracha if you want an Asian twist.
• BBQ – Grab your favorite meat rub or BBQ sauce and toss to coat. This kale chip is perfect alongside a burger or cold cut sandwich.
• Sour Cream and Onion – You can find dried sour cream powder in the spice aisle.
• Honey Mustard – Toss your kale chips in your favorite honey mustard add a dash of pepper. These are the perfect balance of sweet and salty.

FAQ

Other Air Fryer Recipes

Whether you are new to the air fryer or already a die-hard fan, there are so many different recipes to try and explore. Here are a couple of Momsdish favorites:

• Air Fryer Chicken Wings – This recipe will have you saying, “Wing Stop, who?”
• Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts – Get perfectly crispy brussels sprouts each and every time.
• Air Fryer Cod – A healthier fish to your chip. Don’t forget to whip up some homemade tartar sauce.
• Air Fryer Potato Chips – Potato chips with minimal guilt. What else is there to say?
• Air Fryer Salmon – Crispy on the outside and so moist on the inside.

Recipe

Air Fryer Kale Chips

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Servings

4 servings

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 4 mins

Total Time 9 mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

Air Fryer Kale Chips are a healthy (and delicious) alternative to potato chips. All you need to make them is 3 ingredients – fresh kale, sea salt and oil.

Ingredients

• 5 cups kale roughly chopped
• 1/2 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp salt

US Units – Metric

Instructions

• Rinse kale under cool water. Place kale on a stack of paper towels to dry and pat off any excess liquid. Chop kale leaves into bite-sized pieces. Toss with seasoning and oil.
  
• Place seasoned kale in an air fryer basket.
  
• Air fry kale chips at 375°F for about 4 minutes, toss them midway through air frying. Since kale is quite delicate, pay special attention that you don't burn the leaves in the last couple minutes of air frying.
  
• Sprinkle with any additional seasoning to taste. Serve right away!
  

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Kale Chips

Amount Per Serving

Calories 57 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Trans Fat 1g

Sodium 323mg13%

Potassium 411mg12%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 8367IU167%

Vitamin C 101mg122%

Calcium 126mg13%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.