5 min
6 Mins
About 4 snack bowls
Fingerfood / Snack
Gluten Free, Vegan
Introduction
Air-fried kale crisps come out feather-light and shatteringly crisp when you keep the oil low, the heat high, and the cook time short.
Using just one tablespoon of OLEA432 early-harvest olive oil to coat five cups of kale leaves prevents sogginess while still letting Dulse Vita stick to every fold for a smoky, sea-savory finish.
A 200 °C / 400 °F air-fryer setting (or 360 °F, model-dependent) crisps the leaves in about six minutes, with a shake at the halfway mark to dry hidden moisture.
The result is a vegan, gluten-free snack packed with fiber, minerals, and the subtle “bacon-ish” umami of dulse seaweed flakes
Perfect for mindful munching or topping soups and salads
Ingredients
1 large bunch curly kale (≈ 5 packed cups leaves, stems discarded)
1 Tbsp OLEA432 extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp Dulse Vita sea-herb seasoning (plus extra to taste)
¼ tsp fine sea salt (optional; Dulse Vita is naturally salty)
Directions
Dry the kale
Wash, spin or towel-dry thoroughly as surface moisture causes steam and limp chips
Coat lightly
Massage leaves with the olive oil until lightly glossy; too much oil steams the kale, too little prevents seasoning adhesion
Season
Sprinkle Dulse Vita and optional salt; toss so spice reaches every crinkle. The powder clings best before cooking.
Air-fry
Pre-heat air-fryer to 200 °C / 400 °F . Spread kale loosely in the basket (some overlap is fine). Cook 4 min, shake to redistribute, then cook 2 min more until edges darken and chips feel papery. Watch the last minute to avoid scorching.
Cool & store
Spread on a rack 2 min to finish drying; this locks in crunch. Store fully cooled chips in an airtight jar with a silica packet if keeping more than a day.
Why It Works
Quick high-heat dehydration at 200 °C drives off water before chlorophyll browns, keeping chips vivid green and glass-crisp.
Minimal oil —about 1 tsp per cup kale delivers just enough fat for flavour transfer and crisping without sogginess.
OLEA432 EVOO retains antioxidants and resists oxidation even at fryer temps thanks to its polyphenols.
Dulse Vita provides salty-smoky umami from wild North-Atlantic dulse, often described as “vegan bacon,” plus iodine, iron, and trace minerals.
Kale delivers vitamin K, lutein, and fiber, making the snack nutrient-dense without excess calories.
Serving Suggestions:
Soup topper – Crumbled chips replace croutons—adds gluten-free crunch
Avocado toast sprinkle – Dulse Vita echoes “bacon” flavour without pork
