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side view of a bowl of crispy seasoned kale chips.

Crispy Kale Chips in the Oven

These crispy kale chips in the oven bake up light, crunchy, and perfectly snackable with barely any effort. A healthier homemade snack that’s easy to customize with your favourite seasonings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch kale
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove the kale leaves from the tough stems and tear them into large bite-sized pieces. Keep them slightly bigger since they shrink quite a bit while baking.
    hand holding a piece of chopped kale over a cutting board with the rest.
  • Wash the kale well, then dry it completely using a salad spinner, clean dish towel, or paper towels. Any leftover moisture can lead to soggy kale chips.
  • Add the dry kale to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
    hand with a ramekin of olive oil pouring over a bowl of chopped raw kale.
  • Use your hands to gently massage the oil and seasonings into the kale until all the leaves are lightly coated.
    bowl of raw kale seasoned with salt and pepper.
  • Spread the kale onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer with as little overlap as possible. Work in batches if needed.
    parchment lined baking sheet with pieces of raw kale spread out into a single layer.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the kale is crisp and dry to the touch. Keep a close eye during the last few minutes to prevent burning.
    parchment lined baking sheet with crispy seasoned kale chips.
    • Let the kale chips cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before serving. They’ll continue to crisp up as they cool.

Notes

Dry the kale really well before baking or the chips will steam instead of crisp up.
Don’t overcrowd the pan. Give the kale plenty of space so the hot air can circulate properly.
A little olive oil goes a long way here. Too much can leave the kale soft and greasy.
Kale chips can burn fast near the end, so start checking them around the 20-minute mark.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Salt and pepper are just the starting point. Feel free to customize these kale chips with your favourite seasonings like ranch, cajun, blackened, garlic parmesan, or nutritional yeast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 3247IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg
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