Green Kale Chips Sea Salt (Printable Version)
Crispy green kale chips baked with olive oil and sea salt for a flavorful, healthy snack option.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 large bunch green kale (approximately 7 ounces), stems removed, leaves torn into bite-size pieces
→ Oils & Seasonings
02 - 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
# How-To:
01 - Preheat the oven to 300°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Wash and thoroughly dry the kale leaves using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towel. Remove thick stems and tear leaves into bite-size pieces.
03 - In a large bowl, drizzle kale with olive oil. Toss until all leaves are lightly coated.
04 - Spread kale pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring pieces do not overlap.
05 - Sprinkle kale evenly with sea salt.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through cooking, until edges are crisp but not browned.
07 - Remove from oven and let kale chips cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The satisfying crunch comes without any processed ingredients
- They come together in under 30 minutes with minimal effort
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- Any moisture left on the kale leaves will make them steam instead of crisp up in the oven
- The chips go from perfectly crisp to burned quickly, so set a timer and check them frequently
03 -
- Buy the biggest bunch of kale you can find because the leaves shrink significantly during baking
- Massage the oil into the leaves rather than tossing them to ensure even coverage