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How to Make Kale Chips

Foolproof kale chips that are crispy, easy to make, and so versatile! Just 30 minutes required for this healthy, simple snack.
Author Minimalist Baker
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Baking sheet filled with a batch of kale chips for making healthy nachos
4.70 from 80 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Course Side, Snack
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Vegan
Freezer Friendly No
Does it keep? 2-3 Days

Ingredients

  • 1 large bundle curly green or purple kale
  • 1-2 Tbsp melted coconut or avocado oil
  • Seasonings of choice (i.e. pinch sea salt, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp curry powder, 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast, etc. // measurements listed per 1 large bundle kale)
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (107 C). Use convection bake if you have it to speed cooking time and help chips crisp up even more.
  • Rinse and thoroughly dry kale, then tear into small pieces and discard any large stems.
  • Add to a large mixing bowl and drizzle with oil and seasonings of choice. Toss thoroughly to combine, using hands to distribute the oil and seasonings evenly.
  • Spread the kale over 2 large baking sheets (use fewer or more if adjusting batch size), ensuring the kale touches as little as possible to help them crisp while baking.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then turn the pans around and lightly toss/stir kale to ensure even baking. Bake for 5-10 minutes more, or until kale is crispy and very slight golden brown. Watch closely as it can burn easily.
  • Remove from oven and let cool slightly - chips will crisp up even more once out of the oven.
  • Enjoy immediately! Best when fresh. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 2-3 days.

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Notes

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amount of coconut oil and no seasonings.
*For flavor inspiration, check out my Cheesy Kale Chips!

Nutrition (1 of 4 servings)

Serving: 1 Servings Calories: 50 Carbohydrates: 3.5 g Protein: 1.7 g Fat: 3.7 g Saturated Fat: 2.8 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 15 mg Potassium: 196 mg Fiber: 1.4 g Sugar: 0.9 g Vitamin A: 4000 IU Vitamin C: 66 mg Calcium: 60 mg Iron: 0.5 mg