Baked Kale Chips
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4.5
Baked Kale Chips
Description
Baked Kale Chips uses curly kale, cleaned and thoroughly dried to ensure crisping during baking. Tossing the kale pieces with olive oil and sea salt evenly coats each bite-size leaf, enhancing flavor and aiding crispness. The kale is spread evenly on a baking sheet to avoid overlap, allowing hot air to circulate and dehydrate each chip. Baking at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes results in crisp leaves while preventing burning. The chips develop a delicate crunch ideal for snacking.
The flavor is mild with a subtle olive oil richness and a hint of sea salt, allowing the kale's natural leafy taste to come through. The texture is crisp throughout, free of oiliness or sogginess. Because kale chips tend to lose their crunch quickly, they are best served immediately after baking.
These chips work well as a healthy snack alternative to traditional potato chips or can accompany dips and sandwiches. They add a light, crunchy element without added heaviness or sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 kale about 5 cups, curly, bunch
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Wash and dry kale, de-stem and roughly chop into bite-size pieces.
- Make sure kale is super dry, add to a large bowl and toss with olive oil and sea salt.
- Spread kale out on a large baking sheet, making sure not to overlap pieces.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until kale is crisp.
- Best served immediately, but if needed you can store them in a sealed container for 1-2 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1batch | |
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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