Crispy Air Fryer Spinach

Crispy air fryer spinach is made in a snap with only 3 ingredients – spinach, oil, and salt and can be dressed up with either parmesan or your favorite seasoning blend.

Why this recipe works

This crispy air fryer spinach recipe is a satisfying way to get your leafy greens in when you’re craving something salty and crunchy. Drizzle with oil, season with salt (or Cajun seasoning for spice), and pop them in the air fryer. That’s really all there is to it.

You don’t necessarily think “good for you” when you think of chips. But spinach chips, they sort of change the game. Now, we’re adding oil to them and cooking the spinach leaves down which in turn takes away a bit of the nutritional value, but they’re certainly better than fried potato chips in the long haul. They’re crackly, airy, and light. Trust me when I say they’re really easy to snack on.

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

SPINACH – Regular or baby spinach will work for this recipe. I would not recommend using frozen spinach as it’s far too waterlogged to get that crispy airy texture we’re aiming for. You want your raw spinach to be dry, so if you rinsed it off be sure to pat it dry with a paper towel.

SALT – We suggest using Kosher salt for this recipe. However, it’s very easy to use too much salt with spinach since it cooks down so much. The volume of spinach reduces significantly when it cooks. Start with a small amount of salt, taste it, then adjust to your liking.

SEASONING – There’s a lot of room for customization when it comes to the seasoning you use, just like with regular chips. I’ve made these with Cajun seasoning and french fry seasoning as well. Feel free to play around.

How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Spinach

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1. Place spinach leaves into a large mixing bowl.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
3. Preheat air fryer to 400 F for 3 minutes.
4. Add a single layer of spinach leaves to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400 F for 3-5 minutes, until crispy.
   
   
   TIP – You will have to work in batches to achieve crispy spinach. Adding too many spinach leaves to the basket at once will not allow enough air to flow.
   
   
   
5. Season with Kosher salt.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Serving Suggestions

Air fryer crispy spinach chips are one of my favorite snacks, but they’re great alongside lunch or dinner as well. Optionally sprinkle with parmesan cheese and enjoy!

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Air Fryer Crispy Spinach

Ten minutes total and only 3 ingredients to make one of the easiest things to snack on, air fryer crispy spinach chips!

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Course: Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2 servings

10 minutes mins

Calories: 212

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 8 ounces raw spinach leaves
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ Kosher salt to taste

Things You’ll Need

• ▢
  Mixing bowl
• ▢
  Air fryer

Before You Begin

• We suggest using Kosher salt for this recipe. However, it’s very easy to use too much salt with spinach since it cooks down so much. The volume of spinach reduces significantly when it cooks. Start with a small amount of salt, taste it, then adjust to your liking.
• There’s a lot of room for customization when it comes to the seasoning you use, just like with regular chips. I’ve made these with Cajun seasoning and french fry seasoning as well. Feel free to play around.
• Regular or baby spinach will work for this recipe. I would not recommend using frozen spinach as it’s far too waterlogged to get that crispy airy texture we’re aiming for. You want your raw spinach to be dry, so if you rinsed it off be sure to pat it dry with a paper towel.

Instructions

• Place spinach leaves into a large mixing bowl.
  8 ounces raw spinach leaves
• Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
  3 Tablespoons olive oil
• Preheat air fryer to 400 F for 3 minutes.
• Add a single layer of spinach leaves to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400 F for 3-5 minutes, until crispy.

  TIP – You will have to work in batches to achieve crispy spinach. Adding too many spinach leaves to the basket at once will not allow enough air to flow.
• Season with Kosher salt.

Expert Tips & FAQs

• Air fryer spinach chips are best enjoyed right away, but you can store any leftovers in an air-tight container or zip-top bag kept at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 212cal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 10633IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 3mg

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