5 from 21 votes
Crispy Kale Chips
This recipe transforms curly or Tuscan kale into crispy, salty chips baked at a low temperature to maintain a delicate crunch. The kale is prepped by removing thick stems and thoroughly drying the leaves, then coated evenly with olive oil and kosher salt before baking. The result is a snack with lightly crispy edges and a tender interior, ideal for a healthy alternative to traditional chips. Careful attention to drying the kale and monitoring baking time prevents burning, ensuring a satisfying texture and flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
43 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43
% 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.