How Long to Air Fry Kale (leaves)

Air fry kale (leaves) at 375°F (190°C) for 6-9 minutes. Exact settings, when to shake, and how to tell when it is done.

375°F for 6 to 9 minutes, shake at 3.

  1. 1

    Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Arrange the kale (leaves) in a single layer with space between pieces. Crowding traps steam and stops browning.

  3. 3

    Air fry for 6 to 9 minutes, shaking or flipping at the 3-minute mark.

  4. 4

    Start checking at 6 minutes. Every air fryer runs a little differently.

Use these settings as a starting point; thickness, quantity, and appliance model affect timing. How to use our cooking guides.

Worth knowing. Watch closely — burns fast.

Recipes to make with it

Crispy Kale Chips

Crispy Kale Chips

8 min 375°F 80 cal

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