Crispy Baked Kale Chips
Enjoy guilt-free snacking with crispy baked kale chips, a healthy, flavorful alternative to potato chips made with just 3 simple ingredients.
Baked Kale Chips
Crispy, salty, and a touch of sweet — these Baked Kale Chips are so tasty you might just eat the whole batch! (But don’t worry, they’re not only guilt-free, they’re good for you!)
Store-bought potato chips are often loaded with sodium, carbohydrates, and excess calories. On the other hand, kale chips are loaded with vitamins, fiber, and even calcium!
And here’s the best part – my kids (who love potato chips) actually LOVED the kale chips!
They turned out fantastic and are a HUGE hit with my very picky toddler (yay for eating veggies!!) so I will definitely be making these regularly now!
Kale chips are SO expensive if you buy them at the store, and I’d always assumed that they were difficult to make. Wrong!!
I was able to easily make baked kale chips myself at home and you can too!
Purple organic kale was on sale last time I was at the grocery store, so I grabbed two bunches, though you can use any type of kale that is available to you.
I believe the taste and nutritional values of purple kale are similar to regular green kale, but how much fun would it be to make (and eat!) brightly-colored baked purple kale chips?!
Ingredients
- 2 Bunches of Fresh Kale (about 4-6 cups, once trimmed)
- 2 Tablespoons Oil (such as avocado oil or olive oil)
- Sea Salt (to taste)
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- Large baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Chef’s Knife
Instructions
To Prep:
- Thoroughly wash kale. I put it into a mixing bowl filled with water, swished, and dumped. I repeated this process a few times.
- Important: Allowing your kale to dry completely is crucial; if there is any excess moisture, the oil and seasoning won’t stick. You may use a paper towels or salad spinner to help speed up the process if needed.
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and preheat oven to 300° Fahrenheit.
To Bake Kale Chips In The Oven:
- Separate the leaves from the stalk or “ribs” (the stem that runs up the middle of each leaf). Tear leaves into chip-sized pieces – we made our about 1 – 1 1/2 inches in size.
- Add kale to a large bowl and drizzle with about 2 tablespoons oil of your choice. Use your fingers to toss and gently massage the oil onto the kale leaves until evenly coated.
- Place the kale pieces in a single layer on your prepared pan and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 300°F, then flip the leaves with tongs and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes — your baked kale chips will finish crisping during this time.
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Prep Tips
- Kale – You can use any kind of fresh kale for this recipe. We’ve tried it with purple kale, curly kale, dinosaur kale, you name it!
- Cooking Temp – Oven temperatures vary, so watch your kale chips carefully. They will actually finish crisping up as they cool (after you remove them from the oven), so you don’t want them to look too “done” while still in the oven. You can always put them back in the oven if you think they need a couple extra minutes even after they’ve cooled.
- Seasoning – These kale chips taste great with just a sprinkle of sea salt, but you can use your favorite spices or flavorings. You can make them spicy with chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin or paprika. You could also season with ranch seasoning, everything bagel seasoning, or any of your favorite spice blends.
- Storage – To keep homemade kale chips crisp, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also add a paper towel to the bag or container to absorb any excess moisture and help maintain their crunch. They are best enjoyed within a couple days.
More Healthy Snack Recipes To Try:
- Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls
- Berry Frozen Yogurt Bites
- Watermelon Fries
- Chocolate Hummus
- Green Gummy Snacks
- Healthy Homemade Granola
- Peanut Butter Granola Bars
My little one enjoying her new fav snack:
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Crispy Baked Kale Chips
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or Silicone Baking Mat
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash kale by putting into a mixing bowl filled with water, swishing, and draining the water. Repeat if needed.
- Thoroughly dry kale (this is important so the oil and seasoning will stick).
- Separate the leaves from the stalk (also remove the stem that runs up the middle of each leaf). Tear leaves into chip-sized pieces (about 1 1/2 inch “squares”).
- In a large mixing bowl, add kale and drizzle with about 2 tablespoons cooking oil of your choice. Use your fingers to spread the oil and make sure that each leaf is evenly covered. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat.
- Lay leaves on a foil-lined baking sheet or a reusable non-stick silicon baking sheet. We set our oven temperature at 300° and baked for 10 minutes, flipped the leaves with tongs, and baked for an additional 10 minutes.
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I make theses often! Love them. I mix it up too. Using different spices and my favorite is garlic and parmesan cheese. My friend brought her son over after I made three bunches of these, he ate most of them so I sent him home with the rest since he’s a kid and gotta encourage kids to eat right right?!?
Our kids LOVE them too!