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Crispy Kale Chips

Quick and easy Crispy Kale Chips are one of the tastiest ways to eat more greens. You need just two ingredients and 20 minutes to make these healthy vegetable chips.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings (1 cup each)
Calories: 160 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch kale stemmed and torn into 3-inch pieces (about 12 cups, see note 1)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (see note 2)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Fill a large bowl with water and add kale. Swish around to remove any dirt; drain. Dry thoroughly using a salad spinner or a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Tear the kale leaves into 1” – 2” pieces, discarding the ribs, and place in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss with your hands until evenly coated.
  3. Arrange the leaves in a single layer (with NO overlap) on ungreased cookie sheets. Rub each leaf gently between your fingers as you work to ensure each is covered in oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until leaves are crispy.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container or a zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • Kale: Any kale works here: Common curly, Lacinato (aka Tuscan or Dinosaur kale), red or Redbor, or Siberian kale. Be sure to remove the woody stems before tearing the leafy greens into "chip"-size pieces. The bags of chopped kale always include stems. Aim for 1 bunch of kale that is 9 or 10 ounces with stems (it will be 6 or 7 ounces without stems, about 8 cups tightly packed before baking). 
  • Olive oil: Or substitute avocado oil or you favorite nonstick spray. I like Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil Spray and Spectrum Naturals Organic Olive Oil Cooking Spray.
  • Yield: This Crispy Kale Chips recipe starts with 8 cups raw kale which cooks down to 4 cups kale chips.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container or a zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 cup Calories 160kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 77mg (3%) Potassium 987mg (28%) Vitamin A 20080IU (402%) Vitamin C 241mg (268%) Calcium 302mg (30%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings (1 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 cup
Calories 160kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 77mg 3%
Potassium 987mg 21%
Vitamin A 20080IU 402%
Vitamin C 241mg 268%
Calcium 302mg 30%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.