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    Home > Recipes > Snacks

    Kale Chips

    Published: Dec 13, 2020 · Modified: Dec 14, 2022 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    Kale chips, crispy, easy to make, and so addictive! Only 6 ingredients required, this healthy snack is delicious, affordable, and perfect to eat on the go.

    Photo of a bowl of kale chips

    Have you ever tried kale chips? They’re a super tasty, simple, and easy snack that you can take anywhere you go. It's super crispy, satisfying, and a delicious way of incorporating more leafy greens into your diet.

    Besides, kale is one of the healthiest foods you'll find. It's considered a superfood and it's high in fiber, calcium, iron, and vitamins A, C, and K. In addition, it's an amazing antioxidant, so you really should give this recipe a try!

    As always, I prefer to make my own food at home, especially when it comes to snacks; the store-bought ones usually contain lots of additives and preservatives, and if not, they are super expensive.

    Kale chips, a delicious, affordable, and super healthy snack. It's perfect to eat on the go and to make it you only need 6 simple ingredients that you can easily find at any grocery store!

    Kale chips recipe - Short video

    How to make kale chips - Step by step

    • Preheat the oven to 350ºF or 180ºC.
    • Wash the kale (photo 1) and make sure to dry the leaves thoroughly (photo 2). Tear into small pieces and discard any large stems (photo 3).
    • Add the kale leaves (photo 4) and all the remaining ingredients (photo 5) to a large mixing bowl and massage until the leaves are completely coated (foto 6).
    • Place the kale leaves onto 2 lined baking sheets (photo 7) and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the kale chips are crispy (photo 8).
    • Serve immediately.

    Pro tips

    • Feel free to use any type of oil.
    • If you're oil-free, add some lemon juice or water instead, or tahini (or any other kind of nut or seed butter) diluted with some water.
    • You can omit, change, or replace any of the spices.
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    Are kale chips healthy?

    Of course! In fact, kale chips are one of the healthiest snacks you'll ever have, especially if you make them yourself. Kale is a superfood, so it's high in nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants.

    Can kale chips be stored?

    Although kale chips are best when fresh, you can store the leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. I suggest you keep them in a sealed bag so you can easily take them wherever you go!

    How to eat kale chips

    This snack is perfect to eat on the go; however, it can also be served as an appetizer at home. You can sprinkle some nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan cheese on top of your chips, or dip them in some vegan ranch dressing.

    Looking for more vegan snack recipes?

    • Energy Balls
    • Granola Bars
    • Vegan Cheese
    • Plantain Chips
    • Avocado Toast
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    Kale Chips

    Kale chips, crispy, easy to make, and so addictive! Only 6 ingredients required, this healthy snack is delicious, affordable, and perfect to eat on the go.
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    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

    US Customary - Metric
    • 8 oz curly kale
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • â…› teaspoon ground black pepper
    • â…› teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350ºF or 180ºC.
    • Wash the kale and make sure to dry the leaves thoroughly. Tear into small pieces and discard any large stems.
    • Add the kale leaves and all the remaining ingredients to a large mixing bowl and massage until the leaves are completely coated.
    • Place the kale leaves onto 2 lined baking sheets and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the kale chips are crispy. I baked one sheet first and then the other one, but that's up to you.
    • Serve immediately, sprinkle some nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan cheese on top of your chips, or dip them in some vegan ranch dressing.
    • Kale chips are best when fresh, but you can store the leftovers in a sealed container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.

    Notes

    • Feel free to use any type of oil.
    • If you're oil-free, add some lemon juice or water instead, or tahini (or any other kind of nut or seed butter) diluted with some water.
    • You can omit, change, or replace any of the spices.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.9g | Protein: 1.9g | Fat: 3.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g

    Update Notes: This post was originally published in January of 2018, but was republished with new photos, step-by-step instructions, and tips in December of 2020.

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    1. Rosa Maria Debroy says

      December 14, 2020 at 2:23 am

      Hi. Could I use frozen kale leaves? How would the baking time/ temperature change?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        December 14, 2020 at 11:28 am

        I haven't tried it myself but I think it would work with frozen kale leaves 🙂 Maybe baking time changes but I'm not sure about it!

        Reply
    2. Cal says

      December 13, 2020 at 4:27 pm

      Kale is tasty by itself. Rinse, shake, tear, place on a Topchip Rack and microwave for 3 minutes. Simple. Crispy treat!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        December 14, 2020 at 11:24 am

        Thanks for the tip 🙂 Have a nice day!

        Reply
    3. Regina says

      January 11, 2018 at 4:32 am

      I am going to buy kale this weekend and make this recipe. Appreciate the few ingredients ans few steps. My sis has made them before and they were delish!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        January 11, 2018 at 10:11 am

        Hi Regina! Hope you like it 🙂 Have a nice day!

        Reply

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