Crispy Kale Chips Recipe – Love snacking? Try these spicy, crispy kale chips! Kale leaves are seasoned with olive oil, salt, and a dash of chili powder, then baked in the oven for 25-30 minutes until crispy and delicious. Kale chips are a great alternative to potato chips, and you can enjoy them as a snack or serve them as an appetizer. You’ll be warned; these baked kale chips are addicting!
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Ingredients list for the kale chips recipe
- 1 bunch kale, washed and pat dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or coconut oil)
- 1 or 2 teaspoons of sea salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (or cayenne)
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Baked kale chips recipe
Trying to avoid carbs yet satisfy your snacking craving? Make a big batch of these spicy kale chips! Kale chips are lighter and have fewer calories than potato chips while loaded with healthy nutrients. These kale chips are a healthy snack that’s 100% guilt-free!
Are kale chips healthy?
Yes! Kale is high in fiber, antioxidants, vitamin A and calcium, B vitamins, vitamin C, iron, and potassium. Kale is fat-free, gluten-free, and low in carbs compared to potato chips, and the small amounts of olive oil and salt used in this kale chips recipe keep everything under control – just go easy on the salt!
How to make kale chips
Making crispy kale chips is super simple! Cut the kale leaves to remove the stem. Tear or cut the leaves into pieces, then season with olive oil and spices. Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until crisp, tossing the kale toward the middle of cooking time. Easy! Check the complete detailed instructions below.
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Directions
1. To make baked kale chips: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150ºC). Use the convection bake if you have it to speed up cooking time and help the kale chips crisp up even more. Remove the tough stems from the kale and tear the leaves into large pieces. Place the kale leaves over a large rimmed baking sheet.
2. Toss the kale with olive oil using your hands; then sprinkle the seasonings. Arrange the seasoned kale leaves in a single layer on the baking sheet.
3. Bake the kale uncovered for 10 minutes, then nudge the baking sheet a little bit, tossing the kale to ensure even baking.
4. Continue baking the kale chips until crisp, about 15 minutes longer. Let the crispy kale chips rest for at least 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Tips for the crispy kale chips recipe
- Do not use the bagged kale found in grocery stores. They tend to have the stem chopped up along with leaves. Use fresh, full leaves from which you trim out the stem.
- Try to keep some space between kale leaves and avoid overlapping. Otherwise, kale might form clumps and will take longer to crisp up.
Seasoning ideas for kale chips
While we like our kale chips crispy and spicy, you can season your kale chips with a simple pinch of sea salt! For more flavor, you can try seasoning your baked kale chips with black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, curry powder, garlic powder, etc…
How to store the kale chips
You can keep your kale chips in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make sure they’re completely cool before storing them to keep them crispy.
More recipes with kale
- Summer Kale Salad
- Garlic Sautéed Cabbage Kale Skillet
- Apple Cranberry Bacon Kale Salad
- Roasted Chicken Kale Salad
- Sautéed Kale Salad with Bacon, Walnuts, and Cranberries
