Learn how to make crispy baked kale chips in the oven. Choose from three flavors – salt & vinegar, chili lime and ranch.
With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch in no time. If you’re craving something tangy, spicy, or savoury, there’s a flavour for everyone!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Healthy & nutritious: A low-calorie and vitamin-rich alternative to regular chips.
- Easy to make: Simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Perfect snack: Great for meal prep, snacking on the go, or a crunchy side!
Ingredients and substitutions
- Olive oil – you can try using another neutral cooking oil like grapeseed oil or avocado oil. Coconut oil would also work.
- Kale – choose kale with leaves that look fresh and brighter. I find that curly kale is best for this recipe.
Ranch
- Nutritional yeast – parmesan cheese is a great substitute but will have a higher calorie count.
- Lemon juice – freshly squeezed lemon juice is best but the bottled variety will work in a pinch.
Salt & vinegar
- Vinegar – white vinegar is best but you can try using apple cider or malt vinegar (although the flavour will be different).
Chili lime
- Chili powder – make your own chili powder using a combo of paprika, cumin and cayenne pepper.
- Lime juice – I prefer using freshly squeezed lime juice. You can also use bottled lime juice or even lemon juice.
How to make kale chips
Step 1: Wash and dry the kale.
Soak kale in a baking soda solution, then rinse and dry.
Step 2: Tear the kale into bite size pieces.
Remove the stems and tear kale leaves by hand.
Step 3: Toss with olive oil and seasoning.
Mix kale with olive oil and seasoning.
Step 4: Bake in the oven.
Bake the homemade kale chips until crisp, rotating halfway through.
Step 5: Let them cool.
Use a wire rack to cool the kale. It helps circulate air and keep the kale crispy.
Step 6: Serve or store for later!
Munch and crunch and enjoy.
More seasoning ideas
I’ve provided three of my favourite kale chip recipes, but there are so many more to choose from! The technique will be the same regardless of the seasonings, so you can experiment with the flavors of your favourite potato chips for a delicious and healthy snack.
Here are some great options:
- Italian seasoning using a combo of parsley, thyme, basil, rosemary and oregano
- Seaside style with Old Bay, cayenne and lemon
- Thai ginger with tamari, lemon, honey and ginger
- Ranch seasoning using a combo of buttermilk powder, onion powder, garlic powder, dill, parsley and black pepper
- Dill pickle with apple cider vinegar, dill pickle brine, dill and sea salt
Frequently asked questions
Can I make these chips in the air fryer?
I personally haven’t tried making these crispy kale chips in the air fryer, but you can definitely test it out. Try preheating the air fryer to a low temperature (300-350°F), then air fry the kale chips for about 5 minutes. Keep a close eye on them to ensure they don’t burn!
How do I prevent them from burning?
The trick to making sure your kale chips don’t burn is to cook them at a low temperature, as you’re essentially dehydrating them. Bake them for 15 minutes at 300°F, rotate the baking sheet, then bake for another 8 to 10 minutes. Keep a close eye on the chips to make sure they don’t burn.
Aside from kale, what other leafy vegetable I can use?
Many leafy greens like collard greens, mustard greens, spinach, and Swiss chard could work! Experiment away.
How do I prep the kale?
Before adding on your seasonings, wash and dry the kale leaves thoroughly. Make sure they’re completely dry or they won’t get crispy! Tear the kale into chip-sized pieces, then massage them with the seasonings of your choice.
How to store and reheat
- Store: Place cooled kale chips in an airtight container or Ziploc bag. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: To restore crispiness, broil the chips in the oven for a few seconds until they’re crunchy.
More healthy snack ideas
Meal prep tools
- You can order some nutritional yeast for the ranch flavour online.
How to Make Baked Kale Chips {3 Flavors!}
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch kale
Ranch
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
Salt & vinegar
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Chili lime
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 F. Wash and dry kale leaves, then tear into 2-inch pieces and add to a large bowl. Toss with olive oil and seasoning of choice.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15 minutes, then rotate baking sheet and bake another 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from oven, then let cool. Store in a large airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.
- NOTE: Nutritional info is for half the batch of chips.
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