Air Fryer Kale Chips

Name: Air Fryer Kale Chips
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 bunch kale (lacinato kale preferred, but any kind will do), stemmed, washed, and patted dry; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Optional seasonings: everything bagel seasoning, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, or garlic powder

By Michelle DollUpdated: Apr 26, 2023

2 Ratings

homemade crispy kale chips on a sheetpan

PHOTO: Erik Bernstein; FOOD STYLING: Simon Andrews

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Cal/Serv:

154

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These air fryer kale chips are a super tasty way to start a healthy chip habit. They take just minutes to prepare and using your air fryer means less grease and guilt. Feel free to customize your chips with different herbs and spices—the possibilities really are endless. Out of parm? Omit the cheese and add nutritional yeast for a nutty, cheesy vegan alternative. Not a nutritional yeast ("nooch") convert yet? Try our vegan mac & cheese or vegan queso dip, and you’ll wonder how your kitchen has survived this long without it. No matter how you make them, these kale chips are so good they’ll fly out of the bowl every time.

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Ingredients

1
bunch kale (lacinato kale preferred, but any kind will do), stemmed, washed, and patted dry
2 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp.
fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup
finely grated Parmesan
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Optional seasonings: everything bagel seasoning, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, or garlic powder

Directions

1. Step 1Tear kale leaves into large chip-sized pieces and transfer to a medium bowl. Drizzle with oil and lemon juice and toss to combine. Using your fingers, ensure each piece is lightly and evenly coated.
2. Step 2Add Parmesan and toss to combine; season with salt and black pepper, then add any optional seasonings to taste. Toss again to combine.
3. Step 3In an air-fryer basket, arrange kale in a single layer. Cook at 350° until edges are just starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. (The more delicate the kale variety, the quicker it will cook.) Transfer kale to a sheet pan and let cool in a single layer. Kale will continue to crisp as it cools.