Everybody knows that kale is a superfood that is bursting with essential nutrients. Although it makes a great green for a springtime salad, I prefer to make these chips more. The baked kale leaves make a great, crunchy and healthy snack and are perfect addition to a movie night in.
It is very important to thoroughly dry the kale leaves after washing them, otherwise they will steam in the oven and will come out soggy instead of deliciously crunchy. Also the seasonings are entirely up to you, but I prefer not to add too many so that they do not overpower the flavor of kale itself. Here are some of the many spices that you can incorporate into the recipe:
- Smoked paprika
- Onion powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Black pepper
- Ground cumin
Also, although it can be very tempting, do wait until the chips cool down on the baking sheet before taking removing them – this will ensure extra crispiness.
Bon Appétit !
Kale Chips
Ingredients:
- 2 Large kale bunches
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper
- Remove any rough stems from the kale
- Thoroughly wash and dry the leaves in a salad spinner (I use this one)
- In a large bowl, toss the leaves with olive oil making sure to thoroughly coat the surface
- Add the seasonings and toss
- Lay out half of the kale onto the baking sheets in a single layer making sure not to overcrowd and to leave some space between each leaf
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway to ensure even browning
- Once baked and crispy, remove from the oven and allow the kale to cool on the baking sheet completely
- Repeat the same process for the remaining half of kale leaves
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