5 from 57 votes
Crispy Kale Chips
Crispy Kale Chips use fresh kale leaves torn into small pieces, coated lightly with olive oil, and baked at low heat until crispy. Seasoned simply with salt and pepper, the baked kale becomes a crunchy, savory snack that retains a touch of the vegetable’s natural flavor. The recipe yields a healthy, homemade alternative to traditional chips with a satisfying crispness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 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 freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until leaves are crispy.
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Notes
- Any type of kale works; remove woody stems before tearing leaves to chip-sized pieces.
- Use olive oil or substitute with avocado oil or nonstick spray for coating the kale.
- Store finished kale chips in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain crispness.
- The recipe yields roughly 8 cups raw kale shrinking to about 4 cups of baked chips.
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
(21%)
Vitamin A
20080IU
(402%)
Vitamin C
241mg
(268%)
Calcium
302mg
(30%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings (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.