Easy Baked Kale Chips
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Last updated on May 16, 2022
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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!
Health Benefits of Kale
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!
Only 3 Ingredients Needed:
- kale
- olive oil
- salt
Kale Chips Video
How to Make Baked 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?
Love Kale? More Kale Recipes to Try
- Garlicky Kale Salad
- Caesar Salad With Shrimp
- Kale and Sweet Potato Bowls
- Kale Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
- Kale Caesar Salad
On a Chip Kick? Try These Healthy Chip Recipes!
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Baked Kale Chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Wash and dry kale, de-stem and roughly chop into bite-size pieces.
- Make sure kale is super dry, add to a large bowl and toss with olive oil and sea salt.
- Spread kale out on a large baking sheet, making sure not to overlap pieces.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until kale is crisp.
- Best served immediately, but if needed you can store them in a sealed container for 1-2 days.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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!
Hey, how do u maintain the colour of the kale. Mine were crispy but they changed to a diff. colour.
What color did they turn? Mine definitely turned darker green after baking.
Only needed 8-10 minutes in 350 degrees. Also, very good with onion salt and cayenne pepper.
As Karen suggested, I baked for 8 min @ 350*. Came out perfect. I used avocado oil spray & sprinkled with pink salt before baking. After cooked, I sprinkled with nutritional yeast. Extra yummy!
Ah this sounds great, so glad this recipe turned out for you. Thank you for sharing your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!
PLove,Love Kale chips!!! I learned today what I’ve been doing wrong making mine . Not getting them dried off better before baking!!!!! A big Thank you !!! Joan S Lafayette California
I’m so glad you found and tried this recipe, Joan! And I really appreciate you coming back to leave a comment and star rating! <3
This recipe was so yummy!! Found it through Pinterest and so glad I did. Thanks for sharing!
-Kate
https://daysofkate.com/
I was skeptical, butI just made these are they are very tasty. Thank you
lacinato kale ( also called Tuscan) is my favorite for chips….and I have stored my fall crop all winter and it lasted until spring !