Description
Baked kale chips are a simple, crispy snack made by roasting fresh kale with a touch of olive oil and sea salt. They’re a healthy, flavorful alternative to traditional chips and can be seasoned a variety of ways.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh kale (curly or lacinato)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove kale leaves from stems and tear into bite-sized pieces.
- Wash and thoroughly dry the kale using a salad spinner and/or paper towels.
- In a large bowl, drizzle kale with olive oil and massage until evenly coated.
- Spread the kale in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet without overlapping.
- Sprinkle evenly with flaked sea salt.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, checking around 20 minutes. Kale should be dry and crisp with slightly browned edges.
- Let chips cool completely on the baking sheet. They will continue to crisp as they cool.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes or cayenne for a spicy version.
- Sprinkle with nutritional yeast or Parmesan after baking for a cheesy flavor.
- Use garlic powder, smoked paprika, or cinnamon for flavor variations.
- Store cooled chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Re-crisp softened chips in a 200°F (95°C) oven for 5–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 batch
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
