Can other kale be used for this recipe?

Any type of kale will work for kale chips, but the timing will be slightly different. Make sure to space the leaves out on the sheet pan as overcrowding will cause them to brown unevenly.

Can other seasonings be added?

This standard lacinato kale chip recipe is a great starting point for getting creative with seasonings. Try using garlic powder, nutritional yeast or smoked paprika too!

If your chips are dark or bitter is likely that they were baked a little too long. Kale goes from crispy to burned very quickly. To avoid that from happening, check it often in the last few minutes of baking. Check for the texture by lifting up the chip with tongs, and see if there is any pliability to it. If it is crisp, remove it from the oven! They will crisp up a little bit more as they cool.

How do I store kale chips?

For the best texture, enjoy kale chips within a few hours. Keep them on a baking sheet or plate, loosely covered with plastic wrap for up to three days. If they become soft you can crisp them in the oven for three or four minutes.

Crispy Lacinato Kale Chips

Description

If you are looking for a way to use lacinato kale (sometimes called dinosaur kale or Tuscan kale) then I have a great recipe to share with you today! This easy baked Kale Chip recipe is made with only a few ingredients and takes very little prep time to make! It makes a great crunchy and healthy snack for kids and adults alike!

Ingredients

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1 large bunch lacinato kale
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

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Instructions

Arrange oven racks to evenly space them in the upper and lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325’F.
Remove and discard thick ribs and stems of kale. Tear or chop into bite-size pieces. Rinse and spin dry in a salad spinner.
Toss kale with oil and salt using clean hands. Spread out evenly onto two large, rimmed baking sheets.
Bake, turning once halfway through, until crispy, about 18 minutes. Season with additional salt if desired.

Notes

One bunch of kale yields about 8 cups leaves with the ribs removed and torn.

Cooked kale chips can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days. Note that chips that were not completely crispy will become even less so if stored this way.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 cups
Calories: 128 calories
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 262 mg
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 8 g