Air fryer kale chips are perfect for any evening. They are light and yet so crisp. Move over pakoras and potato chips, this is my easy go-to snack these days. We all love to snack. Be it in between meetings or school pickups. After all, life is busy and we all love chips. You may be vegan, gluten free or keto enthusiast. This chips is great for all, whatever diet you may follow.
Having healthy baked kale chips is great. Guilt-free snacking goes a long way in maintaining your iron levels. Of course, some people should not over do it especially those with hypothyroidism. Obviously, eating in limits is important whether its kale or pizza.
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How does kale benefit the body?
- It contains fiber and anti-oxidants.
- Rich in vitamin A, C and K.
- Lowers cholesterol and helps avoid cancer.
- Rich source of folates and Iron.
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Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- Kale (I prefer curly kale)
- Olive oil
- salt as per taste
How to make kale chips in air fryer?
- Wash and dry kale leaves.Break them into big bunches else they will fly over in the air ryer basket.
- Preheat your air fryer for 5-10 mins at 160 deg C| 320 F.
- Toss the kale leaves with little olive oil, rub the oil within the leaves
- Season lightly with salt
- Layer it in a basket ,air fry kale at 160C/320F for 4-5 minutes or more until the chips are crisp enough.
- Let it cool completely. Store it in air tight container.
Substitutions
- You can use any type of kale like curly kale, red kale, Tuscan kale for making your crispy kale chips.
Variation
Making kale chips is also possible in an oven if you do not have an air fryer rack.However, I find the cooking results better with an air fryer. You can also add any seasoning like nutritional yeast, garlic powder, parmesan.
Storage
Store your airfryer kale chips in an air tight box at room temperature. You may optionally air fry them for 1-2 mins if you find it soft.
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Air fryer kale chips recipe | air fried kale chips recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale 2-3 curly kale branches
- 1 tbsp. oil
- salt as per taste
Instructions
- To wash the kale leaves, rinse kale under tap water to remove any lingering dirt and debris.
- Break them into big bunches else they will fly over in the air fryer basket.
- Sprinkle the oil and salt on the kale leaves.
- Mix the oil nicely on the kale leave along with salt
- Layer it in a single layer in your air fryer basket ,air fry at 160C/320F for 4-5 minutes or more until the chips are crisp enough.
- Let it cool completely. Store it in air tight container.
FAQs
Ensure you let them cool completely before storing in air tight container.
You have to rinse kale leaves before air frying.
I find them better in an air fryer.
Yes, it helps improve skin and hair. Kale is a powerhouse of A,B and C.
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