These oven-baked kale chips are such an easy side dish or snack. They have the crunch of a potato chip, but retain their superfood status!
Spring has arrived in California which means the addition of some extra farmers’ markets, including one of my favorites at a local beach:
I know, as if I needed another reason to go to the market. On this trip, I ended up with a big bunch of curly kale which just screamed kale chips to me. Although I love using the dehydrator for this delicious treat, I was too impatient and so tried making them in the oven baked at a high temperature. Success!!!
The recipe is so simple – just bake the chips at 350°F for 8 minutes on one side, and then flip and bake for another 5-6 minutes. I used a bit of coconut oil to help them keep from sticking and to help them crisp up:
Here’s my recipe:
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Oven-Baked Kale Chips
Prep Time: 15 minutes- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4
Category: Sides
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan
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These oven-baked kale chips are a healthy snack or side dish made in 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch curly kale
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil, melted
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy clean-up. Spray the baking sheets lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
- Use your hands to remove the kale leaves from the stems. Add the leaves to a salad spinner and wash thoroughly. Spin dry.
- Gently pat the kale dry using paper towels or a clean dish towel. Place them in a bowl and pour in the coconut oil.
- Use your hands to coat the kale with the oil.
- Place the kale leaves on the baking sheets, trying to keep the leaves from overlapping. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Bake at 350°F for 8 minutes. Flip the kale chips and return them to the oven. Bake for approximately 5-6 more minutes, or until the leaves start to become brown around the edges. Be careful not to burn.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 75
Sorry, dehydrator, you lost.
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Ginny McMeans says
I am very anxious to try these. Thanks for the idea!
Carrie says
You’re welcome, Ginny, and let me know how your turn out! 🙂
Stacie says
I love oven baked kale chips! I don’t own a dehydrator, but have done them in the oven at about 100F for a few hours and had similar results to dehydrated kale chips. But doing them at a higher heat would be a quick treat! I’ll have to give it a shot! 🙂
Enjoy your springtime weather, and maybe send some sunshine to Nova Scotia?!
Carrie says
Thanks, Stacie, and yes, sending you some sunshine and warm weather, it’s about time you got some in your part of the world!
Alex Caspero MA,RD (@delishknowledge) says
I love oven baked kale chips! Especially when I am too lazy to whip out my large dehydrator. Personally, I think curly kale makes the best chips! These look delicious!
Carrie says
Thanks, Alex, and I agree! 🙂
Nat @ the Apple Diaries says
Aren’t kale chips the best?! So easy to make too! I bought packet kale chips the other day and they didn’t taste anywhere near as good as the real deal.
Thanks for sharing Carrie 🙂
kimmythevegan says
These sound great Carrie! I haven’t tried making kale chips in the oven yet, but this sounds like a nice healthy “fry” replacement =)
Looks like you are getting some gorgeous weather!
Maribel says
Great recipe and idea! I’m excited to try this.
Thanks for sharing!
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