PHOTO: Erik Bernstein; FOOD STYLING: Simon Andrews
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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Yields:
4 c.
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Cal/Serv:
142
Ingredients
1
bunch kale (lacinato kale preferred, but any kind will do), stemmed, washed, and patted dry
2tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
1tbsp.
fresh lemon juice
1/2c.
finely grated Parmesan
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Optional seasonings: everything bagel seasoning, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, or garlic powder
Directions
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.
Step 2Add Parmesan and toss to combine; season with salt and black pepper, then add any optional seasonings to taste. Toss again to combine.
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.
Nutrition (per serving): 142 calories, 6 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 10 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 337 mg sodium
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PHOTO: Erik Bernstein; FOOD STYLING: Simon Andrews
Michelle Doll is the author of Essential Tools, Tips and Techniques for the Home Cook. You may also know her from Throwdown with Bobby Flay, Chowhound and as the host of the Kitchen Gods Podcast or as that lady on the street struggling with too many grocery bags. When she’s not teaching at a Culinary School you can find her testing and writing recipes in Brooklyn, NY
