Homemade Kale Chips

From the author, Terrence Paschal: These Kale Chips are a great option for when you are craving that salty snack. Kale is one of the best foods you can put in your body.  It is loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients.  It is also very cheap! Kids love this snack as well.  It is a great way to get those picky kids to get some extra greens.

From Plant-Based on a Budget: If you are still looking for that perfect healthy salty snack to help you reach your daily veggies intake, then we have a great option! Made with one of the most nutrient-packed foods on the planet, kale chips are a great option for packed lunches, picnics or simply for those daily unannounced salty cravings.

Easy Does It

These super easy-to-make Kale Chips are pretty low maintenance when it comes to recipes for kale chips. You won’t need an expensive dehydrator machine or any other fancy implements. An oven, kale, olive oil, and salt will suffice, which is great because snacks shouldn’t be complicated, right? These chips have it all! Healthy, crunchy, salty, and easy to prepare.

Tips for The Best Kale Chips

This recipe is pretty foolproof but there’s always little reminders or things to avoid which can be helpful to prevent those dreaded kitchen fails. Let’s see:

• Make sure the kale leaves are really dry. Otherwise, you won’t have the crunchiness you’re looking for. You can use a salad spinner to ensure there’s no water left.
• Be very vigilant when the Kale Chips are in the oven. One minute more or less can make a huge difference. So make sure you’re checking on them regularly!
• If you’re looking for a more cheezy flavor, add some nutritional yeast along with the salt. You’ll love it!

Recommended equipment:

• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• My favorite knives
• Baking tray
• Serving Platter

Photos by Alfonso Revilla

Ingredients

• 1 head of your favorite variety of kale
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil
• A few generous pinches of sea salt

Method