Craving chips? Try these crispy baked kale chips instead! They’re the perfect healthy snack option when you’re craving something salty and crunchy.
I remember when kale chips first became a thing. I think I initially thought they were kind of weird, but once I prepared them the right way… with the perfect amount of crunch and salt, I fell in love. It is SUCH a healthy snack option and a fun way to eat your veggies.
One whole batch of kale chips has about 180 calories while just 7 potato or tortilla chips can have about 150-160 calories. Kale chips all the way!
In addition to kale chips being lower in calories, kale is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet! This means that there are a ton of nutrients in kale. #winning!
It has a ton of vitamin K, A and C. It is a powerful antioxidant, contains substances that have shown to fight cancer and is high in minerals that a lot of us are deficient in like calcium, magnesium and potassium.
Clearly kale is super healthy for you, but I know not everyone is a fan. That changes today with these kale chips!
To start, simply wash and dry your kale. You want to make sure your kale is super dry before adding the oil and salt! I use my salad spinner to spin it dry but you can also use a clean kitchen towel. Don’t skimp on this step.
Once dry, de-stem and chop the kale into bite sized pieces.
Add kale to a large bowl and toss with olive oil and salt. Spread the kale on a large baking sheet (make sure no pieces are overlapping) and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the kale is nice and crispy.
I usually munch on the fresh chips right away, but you can store them in a sealed container for 1-2 days if needed. They don’t ever taste as good as they do straight from the oven though!
If you have a friend, partner or child that claims they hate kale, make these chips for them. I’m willing to bet that they’ll love them! A satisfying snack + nutrient packed? What more could you ask for?
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Okay I made these but with frozen kale that I had thawed out. I patted them dry with a paper towel, they were still pretty wet when I put them in the oven. I seasoned them with Ranch seasoning and added about 7 minutes longer and IT CAME OUT PERFECT. Crispy, tasted amazing and I’m obsessed
Yum! Ranch kale chips sound so good, Emily. Thank you so much for sharing your process and leaving a review, I really appreciate it!
Thank you
I was thinking the same thing.
I have prepped kale from fall harvest frozen. Can this be used for the kale chips.
I haven’t ever tried it with frozen kale. I’d be worried the frozen kale won’t crisp up as well as fresh kale, but let me know if you try it!
Thank you
I was thinking the same thing.
A friend of mine made some for me, they were delicious. I will try the recipe out this weekend.
Kale chips are my favorite but buying them in stores can get expensive! I’ve tried making them before and I they weren’t very crunchy like store bought kale chips! I learned from your post that making sure they’re completely dry is key! The new batch I made today ended up being perfect so thank you so much! I sprinkled some grated parmesan too for an extra bit of flavor. Thanks again 🙂
Ahh yay!! So glad this recipe turned out for you, Bahareh. Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!