Kale Chips
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Kale chips are a healthy and satisfying snack. Air frying kale with a little oil and salt yields crispy, crunchy chips in minutes. The page includes the full recipe plus a crucial tip for massaging the kale.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch curly kale
- 1 teaspoon oil
- Salt
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Steps
- 01Wash the kale and dry it THOROUGHLY. Use a salad spinner, then pat with towels. Any moisture left on the leaves steams instead of crisping.
- 02Strip the leaves from the thick center stems. Tear into 2 to 3 inch pieces. Discard the stems.
- 03Place the leaves in a bowl. Drizzle with oil and MASSAGE with your hands for 30 seconds. Squeeze and rub each leaf so the oil coats every surface.
- 04Season with salt.
- 05Ready for the air fryer. Don't crowd the basket. Cook in batches.
The massage step is real and not optional. Kale leaves have a waxy surface that repels oil. Massaging breaks down the surface and lets the oil adhere. Un-massaged kale dries out without crisping. Massaged kale turns into shatteringly crispy chips. 30 seconds of hand work changes the entire result.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat air fryer to 300°F (150°C).
- 02Wash kale thoroughly and dry it completely to ensure crispiness.
- 03Remove the tough stems and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- 04Massage lightly with a tiny amount of oil and seasonings.
- 05Place a single layer in the basket, using a trivet on top if they fly around.
- 06Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until crispy.
- 07Let cool for a minute to crisp up further before serving.
Recipe Notes
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Pairs well
Meal Prep
Do not reheat. Make fresh. Leftover kale chips are soggy kale.
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