Crispy Kale Chips
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Crispy Kale Chips
Description
Crispy Kale Chips use fresh curly or Tuscan kale leaves seasoned simply with olive oil and kosher salt before baking. Removing stems and tearing the leaves into large pieces ensures even crisping. Baking at 300°F allows the leaves to dry and crisp slowly without burning. Proper drying before coating with oil is important to achieve the best texture. The chips develop a delicate crunch that offers a light and savory snack option.
The salty seasoning highlights the natural flavor of the kale while the olive oil crisps the leaves gently. Monitoring the chips carefully during the last few minutes of baking prevents them from becoming overly browned. Once removed from the oven, allowing the chips to cool enhances their crispness.
This recipe serves as a straightforward way to enjoy kale in a crunchy, chip form that can substitute for potato chips. Kale chips can be enjoyed alone or with dips.
After baking and cooling completely, store kale chips in an airtight container at room temperature to preserve their crispness for 2 to 3 days. Thoroughly drying the kale before baking is crucial to prevent sogginess.
Ingredients
- 1 curly kale 10-12 ounces, or Tuscan kale, bunch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Rinse and dry the kale leaves. Make sure the leaves are completely dry so that they crisp up nicely in the oven. Remove the stems and ribs, then cut or tear the leaves into large pieces. Toss the kale pieces in a large bowl with the olive oil and mix with your hands to make sure all of the pieces are coated. Season with salt.
- Transfer the kale to 2 baking sheets, arranging the pieces in a single layer. Bake in the oven until crispy, 15-20 minutes. Watch them carefully during the last few minutes as they can burn quickly. Remove the tray from the oven and let the chips cool before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Thoroughly dry kale leaves before tossing in oil and salt to ensure they crisp properly.
- Cool chips fully before storing to maintain crispness and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 309mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3372IU | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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