Ranch Kale Chips
Vegetables·intermediate

Ranch Kale Chips

Yield
Prep
Total
1 large bowl
5m
10m
gluten-freedairy-freeveganvegetarianketolow-carbwhole30snacksideappetizerKid-FriendlyMeal-Prep

Ranch seasoning gives kale chips a savory, tangy twist. The buttermilk powder in the seasoning creates a coating that crisps up perfectly. You'll get the full recipe and instructions for making these addictive ranch kale chips.

  • 1 bunch curly kale, stemmed and torn
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix (store-bought packet or homemade)
  • pinch salt (go light, ranch seasoning already has salt)
Pairs with Simple Salt & Pepper, Umami Bomb, Everything Bagel, or Ranch SeasoningSee all seasonings →
  1. 01Wash, dry, massage with oil, same as base.
  2. 02Sprinkle with ranch seasoning and toss to coat.
  3. 03Ready for the air fryer.
The buttermilk powder in ranch seasoning mix is what makes this work. It adheres to the oiled kale surface and creates a savory, tangy, herb-y coating that makes these taste like a legitimate snack rather than a health food obligation. Kids eat these.
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How to Air Fry It

Temp
Cook
Prep
Flip?
300°F
5m
5m
Yes
  1. 01Preheat air fryer to 300°F (150°C).
  2. 02Wash kale thoroughly and dry it completely to ensure crispiness.
  3. 03Remove the tough stems and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  4. 04Massage lightly with a tiny amount of oil and seasonings.
  5. 05Place a single layer in the basket, using a trivet on top if they fly around.
  6. 06Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until crispy.
  7. 07Let cool for a minute to crisp up further before serving.

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Season it up

Pairs well

Meal Prep

Do not reheat. Make fresh. Leftover kale chips are soggy kale.

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