Kale Chips Base Recipe
This is one of our base recipes. Kale chips are a delicious and nutritious snack. Simple to make and easy to customize to your taste, we set out to make a kale chips recipe that would be affordable and just as good (if not better!) than store-bought.
Servings: 3.5 cups
Calories: 43kcal
Ingredients
Base Recipe
- 1 head of kale (~½ pound)
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Additions to YOUR taste
- 1 Tablespoon grated cheese
- up to 1 teaspoon spice(s)
Instructions
- Separate kale leaves and wash thoroughly. Shake to dry.
- Remove leaves from stem and tear into 1” pieces. Dry leaves using a salad spinner or spread on towels. Once leaves are dry, preheat oven to 275ºF.
- If using optional ingredients, whisk together with oil and salt in a large bowl, then add the kale and toss to coat.
- If just using oil and salt, add leaves to the pan and toss with oil. Spread out on 1-2 sheet pans in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt. Do not overcrowd the pan or the kale will steam rather than crisp up!
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until crisp. Allow to cool slightly. Enjoy!
Notes
Be sure that the kale leaves are thoroughly dry before baking, otherwise you’ll end up with soggy kale chips - not very appetizing!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 3735IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg