Baked Kale Chips are super crispy and delicious healthy snack. You won’t believe how easy they are to make!
Say hello to guilt free snacking! Only 4 ingredients and 20 minute to make this fail proof Kale Chips recipe. It is going to be your favorite snack recipe my friends!
Baked Kale Chips make that perfect crackling crunch. It is something worth listening to. They are unbelievably light and scrumptious.
These melt in your mouth chips are low calorie and nutritious snack. Once you pop, you just can’t stop eating them. They are super easy to make and they look and sound so gourmet! And it is very inexpensive to make them at home.
In one sitting, I can finish off entire bunch of freshly made kale chips. That’s a lot of kale if you are wondering.. easily 4+ cups..all the good stuff !
YOU WILL LOVE THIS HEALTHY SNACK
- It is Vegan, gluten free and low carb – keto friendly
- Full of superfood quality nutrients and low calorie
- It is budget friendly and super inexpensive
- Fast and easy to make.
IS KALE GOOD FOR YOU?
Kale is considered a super food and for all good reasons. This cruciferous vegetable is loaded with super nutrients.
It’s high in fiber and a powerful antioxidant. It also is a great source of Vitamins A (beta carotene) K, C, E, and Calcium.
And for vegetarians, it provides excellent source of calcium. As a nutrient-dense, low-calorie food, kale makes an excellent addition to a weight loss diet.
If you are looking to add kale to your routine diet these kale chips are your best bet! My family including kids absolutely LOVE these chips. You must try it.
Oven baked Kale Chips are perfect afternoon snack for kids and adults. You can also add them as a side dish for variety of dinner entrees.
You can also serve them for gatherings. It’s one if most requested item for my book club meets and kitty parties.
These chips make a good conversation topic. People trying them first time are so intrigued by it and the veterans can’t stop devouring them..
PRO TIPS TO MAKE BEST KALE CHIPS
Kale chips can brown very quickly while baking. So, you bake them in the oven on low temperature. And be very watchful. Burnt or browned chips should be avoided since they taste bitter.
Massaging the kale leaves with just few drops of oil and salt brings out best flavors and evenly coated chips.
Try NOT to season them too much while baking. Just sprinkle your favorite seasoning after they are out of oven. You can also add variety of dipping sauces on the side instead.
AIR FRYER KALE CHIPS
Air fryer makes these kale chips even faster. I love my Cuisinart Convection Toaster Oven Airfryer since it has a big tray for air frying. So, cooking gets done quickly in one shot.
If you notice that kale chips are flying around in the air fryer, put another grill to cover them. This will ensure even airflow around them. Instructions below include details on how to make these chips in the air fryer.
KALE CHIPS SEASONING OPTIONS
This recipe is versatile and can be modified to include whatever seasonings you like.
My favorite is just sprinkling of olive or avocado oil, pink salt and hint of lime.
You can use curry powder, coriander cumin powder, smoked paprika or chili lime salt to season it differently.
You can also dust it with garlic powder, Italian, Greek or Mediterranean seasoning blends.
HOW TO PREPARE KALE
- Remove large stems from kale.
- Tear the leaves or chop them into chunks
- Wash and rinse well. Many times, small bugs or dirt is trapped in the leaves.
- Lay them flat on paper towel. I prefer to use a salad spinner, which works great for removing all the water from the kale.
- Dry them well. This will make all the difference in allowing the kale to bake up crispy.
Ingredients:
1 large bundle curly green kale – about 4 cups packed
1-2 tsp olive or avocado oil – I prefer to use the spray.
1/4 tsp sea salt, or seasoning of your choice
Juice of half of lime – About a tablespoon
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 300 °F . Use convections bake if possible. It helps to speed cooking time and evenly distributed heat.
Rinse and thoroughly dry kale. Tear the leaves from the stalks into little more than bite size pieces and discard the stems.
Using your hands, slightly massage the leaves so oil and salt evenly coats on kale pieces.
Spread the kale over the baking sheets. Make sure pieces don’t overlap each other. Don’t overcrowd the leaves.
Bake for 10 minutes. Open the oven and check and turn the chips around to ensure even baking. Bake for 3-4 extra minutes, or until kale is crispy and slightly wilted. Turn off the oven.
You need to watch it very carefully as it can burn easily. Remove from oven. Chips will crisp up even more once out of the oven.
Let them cool for 5 minutes (I know that’s the hardest part) Enjoy immediately!
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Baked Kale Chips
Crispy Kale Chips make an excellent and healthy snack. These low-calorie super food chips are vegan, gluten free and keto. Oven and air fryer instructions are included to make these easy and inexpensive chips.
Ingredients
- 1 large bundle curly green kale – about 4 cups packed
- 1-2 tsp olive or avocado oil (or few spritz of oil spray)
- 1/8 tsp salt, or seasoning of your choice
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
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Instructions
OVEN BAKING INSTRUCTIONS :
Preheat oven to 300 °F. Use convections bake if possible. It helps to speed cooking time and evenly distributed heat.
Rinse and thoroughly dry kale ( very important step , if it’s not completely dry, chips will not get crispy)
Tear the leaves from the stalks into little more than bite size pieces and
discard the stems.
Using your hands, slightly massage the leaves so oil and salt evenly coats on kale pieces.
Spread the kale over 2 large baking sheets. Make sure it doesn’t overlap each other. Don’t overcrowd the leaves in one tray.
Bake for 10 minutes. Open the oven and check and turn the chips around to ensure even baking. Bake for 3-4 extra minutes, or until kale is crispy and slightly wilted. Turn off the oven.
You need to watch it very carefully as it can burn easily. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly. Chips will crisp up even more once out of the oven.
Let them cool for 5 minutes (I know that's the hardest part) Enjoy immediately!
AIR FRYER INSTRUCTIONS :
Set Air Fryer to 375°F and choose Airfry / Bake option. Arrange the kale leaves in a single layer and select 5 minutes. After the 5 minutes, check and shake the tray.
Cook for additional 3 minutes if needed. You want your air fried kale chips nice and crispy but not burnt. It cooks quickly so keep checking it often.
Notes
The chips taste best when fresh. If you have any leftovers, store them when completely cooled, covered at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Oven and air fryer temparatures vary per brand , so check often and adjust accrodingly.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 70Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 281mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 3g
Nutritional values are provided as a courtesy and the values are approximate. The values will change depending on the exact ingredients, measurements and brands used. As always, for specific health issues and dietary requirements please consult medical professional.
I love kale. So much delicious flavor and it is so good for you too! I can’t wait to try these baked kale chips!