Healthy Baked Kale Chips {3 Flavours!}

Name: Healthy Baked Kale Chips {3 Flavours!}
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 bunch kale; 1 tbsp nutritional yeast; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp vinegar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1/2 tsp salt

These Healthy Baked Kale Chips are the perfect snack with the best crunch. Choose from three flavours – salt & vinegar, chili lime and ranch.

Ingredients and substitutions

Olive oil – you can try using another neutral cooking oil like grapeseed oil or avocado oil.
Kale – choose kale with leaves that look fresh and brighter. I find that curly kale is best for this recipe.

Ranch

Nutritional yeast – parmesan 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 – to taste.

Salt & vinegar

Vinegar – white vinegar is best but you can try using apple cider or malt vinegar (although the flavour will be different).
Salt – to taste.

Chili lime

Chili powder – make your own chili powder using a combo of paprika, cumin and cayenne.
Lime juice – I prefer using freshly squeezed lime juice. You can also use bottled lime juice or even lemon juice.
Salt – to taste.

How to make kale chips

Wash and dry the kale.
Tear into smaller pieces.
Toss with olive oil and seasoning.
Bake in the oven.
Let them cool.
Serve and dig in or store for later!

More seasoning ideas

I’ve provided three of my favourite kale chip flavour options, but there are so many more to choose from! The technique will be the same regardless of the seasonings, so you can experiment with your top regular chip flavours.

Here are some great options:

Italian style with parmesan cheese and pine nuts
Seaside style with Old Bay, cayenne and lemon
Thai ginger with tamari, lemon, honey and ginger
Dill pickle with apple cider vinegar, dill pickle brine, dill and sea salt

Frequently Asked Questions

Are kale chips healthy?

Yes! Kale chips are super healthy. Like most dark leafy greens, kale is packed with nutrients including Vitamin A, calcium, potassium and manganese. They’re also low in carbs so they’re a healthy alternative when you’re craving potato chips.

How do you keep them crispy?

To keep your kale chips crispy, make sure the leaves have completely dried before baking them. You can pat them dry thoroughly with paper towel or use a salad spinner. You also want to make sure they’re baking on a single layer with lots of room and let them cool completely before storing to maintain that crispiness.

Why do you need to dry kale?

You’ll need to wash and dry the kale to make sure you get rid of any dirt trapped beneath the leaves. Remove the stems and submerge the kale in water, swish it around and then let it soak for 5-10 minutes. Rinse It under running water, pat it dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner and prepare your chips!

How long do kale chips last?

Unfortunately, these kale chips need to be eaten right away for the best crunch – if left for a few days they will soften and no longer resemble a chip. However, you could try crisping them up again by broiling them in the oven for a few seconds. All of that said, I doubt you will even have leftovers because these things are addictive!!! You'll likely want to eat them all at once anyway. 😉

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