This kale chips recipe is tasty, nutritious, and oh-so-easy to make!
Crazy About Kale Chips!
- Oven-baked kale chips are lightly seasoned with oil and salt, and are an easy and tasty switch from packaged and processed chips. Perfect for an after-school snack or family movie night.
- Guilt-free, gluten-free, and delicious baked kale chips are fiber filled for a crispy, nutrition-packed treat perfect to scoop your fave dips and dressings like tzatziki or white bean hummus.
- Similar to dehydration, baking kale leaves in the oven makes them perfectly dried and crispy, lightly seasoned, and yummy with or without a dip!
Ingredients and Variations
- Kale: Look for full and fresh bunches of raw kale with dark green leaves. Remove the leaves from the tough ribs, and tear them into bite-sized pieces, and for the best results, use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture once they’ve been rinsed. The drier the kale, the better the oil and seasonings can cling to the leaves.
- Seasonings: Swap out olive oil for a flavored oil like chile, basil, or rosemary for a new flavor profile. Melted bacon grease is a quick and easy upgrade for a smoky flavor. Kosher salt is preferable due to its larger grain size, and it doesn’t contain any anti-caking agents or additives.
- Variations: Zest ‘em up by adding some chili seasoning or a kid-friendly everything bagel blend. Make cheesy kale chips by sprinkling on some Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast (AKA nooch) halfway through baking.
How to Make Kale Chips
- Prepare a baking tray(s) with parchment paper.
- Place torn kale pieces on the baking tray and sprinkle with olive oil and salt.
- Bake until edges are lightly browned (full recipe below).
Keeping Kale Chips Fresh
Store leftover kale chips in a covered container at room temperature for up to 3 days with a slice of bread to absorb any excess moisture. Refresh kale chips in the air fryer or under the broiler for a few minutes.
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Baked Kale Chips
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale stems and ribs removed
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil or to taste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or cracked salt (or seasoned salt), to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven 350°F. Line baking tray(s)* with parchment paper.
- Remove kale leaves from ribs and tear into bite-sized pieces. Wash carefully and dry well using a salad spinner.
- Lay kale on baking tray and sprinkle with olive oil*. Toss to coat and spread evenly on baking tray. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Bake for 10 – 15 minutes, until edges are very slightly browned.
Notes
- May reuse the same baking tray, or use two trays.
- *Or add kale to a large bowl, sprinkle with oil, and toss to coat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Refresh in the air fryer or under the broiler for 1 minute.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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