How To Make Kale Chips in The Oven
These crispy kale chips are a quick and healthy snack you can easily make at home. Fresh kale is tossed with olive oil, seasonings, and Parmesan cheese before being baked to perfection. Whether as a snack, salad topping, or side, these gluten-free, keto-friendly chips are a delicious addition to your day.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch curly kale about 6 cups of stemmed and torn kale leaves
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, avocado oil, or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese or Locatelli Romano cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Adjust the oven racks to fit both pans.
- Rinse the kale leaves and tear them into 2-inch pieces. Dry thoroughly using a salad spinner or patting them with a towel.
- Whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and some freshly ground black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the kale to the bowl and toss with tongs until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle grated cheese over the kale and toss gently to combine.
- Arrange the kale leaves in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, avoiding overcrowding.
- Bake for 7 minutes, then rotate the pans top to bottom and bake for another 7 minutes.
- Pull the pans from the oven and ;et the chips cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before eating.
Notes
For the Sheet Pans
You can use either two standard-size rimmed baking sheets or one 15" x 21" half-sheet pan. If using a half-sheet pan, rotate it 180 degrees halfway through baking for even crisping.
For two standard sheet pans, switch their positions in the oven after 7 minutes—move the top pan to the bottom and vice versa. This helps compensate for uneven heat distribution and prevents burning.
How to Store Kale Chips
Store the chips in a covered glass container and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days.
If they become damp, re-crisp them in a 250°F (120°C) oven for 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 194.9kcalCarbohydrates: 2.8gProtein: 2.9gTotal Fat: 19.7gSaturated Fat: 3.4gCholesterol: 5.4mgSodium: 418.1mgPotassium: 134.4mgFiber: 1.4gSugar: 0.3gNet Carbohydrates: 1.4g
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