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Air Fryer Kale Chips: Quick Vegan Recipe

By Categories: Nutrition & Food

Kale chips air fryer
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Kale chips in the air fryer are a delicious and crispy option for when you want to snack something healthy. The best part? You can prepare them in only five minutes.

Air fryer kale chips are a great snack or side dish alternative that has the best of both worlds: it’s healthy and whole, but also crispy like a snack. The best part about making kale chips in the air fryer is that you can make them quickly, and you use less electricity than if you made them in the oven. If you are running out of snack ideas, you may want to give kale chips a try. What a better option than a healthy, non-processed snack? Read on to find out how to make kale chips in the air fryer, and how you can season them to get the most out of this snack.

How To Make Kale Chips in the Air Fryer

Before you cook them, make sure the kale leaves have dried out after washing them.
Before you cook them, make sure the kale leaves have dried out after washing them.
(Foto: Paula Jerez Torres/ Utopia)

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups organic kale
  • ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Cut the kale leaves from the spine and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Wash your chopped kale and dry it with a clean cloth or sustainable paper towel alternative.
  3. Place the kale in a bowl and add the olive oil and salt. Mix it with your hands to make sure each piece is coated with oil and salt.
  4. Transfer the kale to your air fryer and spread the leaves into a single layer.
  5. Air fry your kale at 375°F for 5 minutes or until crispy.

Air Fryer Kale Chips: Tips & Tricks

Your kale chips in the air fryer will be ready in only five minutes.
Your kale chips in the air fryer will be ready in only five minutes.
(Foto: Paula Jerez Torres/ Utopia)

You can store your kale chips in a reusable container for five to six days. It is possible that they will lose some of the crunchiness. If that’s the case, you can place the kale chips back in the air fryer for two minutes before you eat them.

In addition to salt, you can add other seasonings to your kale chips for extra flavor. Here are some homemade seasoning ideas that you can use next time you make kale chips in the air fryer:

  • Ranch seasoning: ¼ tsp dried chives, ¼ dried dill, ¼ garlic powder, ¼ tsp pepper, ¼ tsp onion powder.
  • Taco seasoning: ½ tsp taco seasoning and ½ tsp nutritional yeast.
  • Dorito seasoning: A small pinch of onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, paprika, and cumin, plus 1 tsp nutritional yeast.
  • You can also make an easy homemade Italian seasoning to use with your kale chips in the air fryer and nearly any other recipe!

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