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P Paleo GF Gluten-Free DF Dairy Free V Vegan 30 Whole30 NF Nut-Free

Seriously the Best Kale Chips

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Posted:3/5/21
Updated:7/13/22
kale chips with seasoning in black bowl on baking sheet

KALE CHIPS. Get excited. These ones are seriously the best! So flavorful and crispy. Vegan, Paleo and Whole30 compliant. Just 8 ingredients total.

kale chips with seasoning in black bowl on baking sheet

They’re literally the best… Okay, I’m a little bias but just trust me when I say they’re really really good!

Even Drew doesn’t mind these, which says a lot.

Kale chips make for a great, healthy snack. They’re simple to make at home but be sure to follow the steps laid out to ensure the best texture for homemade kale chips.

What Makes These the Best?

They’re deliciously spiced, flavorful, and make for a great healthy snack! I’ve been known to eat the whole pan – they’re that good!

kale chips with seasoning in black bowl on baking sheet


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How To Make Kale Chips

Trim stalk

First things first: cut the stalks away from the kale. You can also rip them off. You just don’t want to use them in your kale chips because they’ll honestly be gross and weird <–technical terms.

Cut into medium-large pieces

Next cut or rip the kale into medium-large pieces. You don’t want them too small or they’ll basically bake into nothing.

chopping kale for kale chips with knife on cutting board

Wash and Dry

Once you’ve cut away the stalks you’ll cut or rip the bunch into medium to large pieces, then wash and dry. I used a salad spinner but if you don’t have one of those laying your kale out on a cooling rack and patting with paper towel will do the trick. Apparently you can also blow dry your kale, which is actually pretty genius…

Oil and Season Kale

Next I like to drizzle the kale with oil as well as putting on my fingertips. Then you MASSAGE THE KALE. Yes, massage it. I’ve said this before but just trust me on this one. Rub the oil into the leaves. After that’s done you sprinkle on the nutritional yeast and seasonings. Rub those in a little bit and sprinkle on the salt.

Kale Chip Seasoning Blend

  • nutritional yeast – this adds a delicious “cheesy” flavor.
  • garlic powder, cumin chili and cayenne pepper – This mix of spices gives the perfect amount of flavor with a little heat. Feel free to omit the cayenne if you don’t like spice.
  • pink salt or fine sea salt – enhances flavor.
seasoning for kale chips in white bowl garlic, chili, cayenne, pink salt, cumin, nutritional yeast

Time to Bake!

Then you lay in a single layer on a baking sheet. You want to make sure you leave some space between the chips so they all get crispy. Depending on how many kale chips you want, you may have to do a couple batches of baking the kale chips.

kale chips with seasoning on baking sheet

Watch Closely

Bake at 300ºF watching closely for about 8 minutes–all ovens are different so just watch–until slightly crisp. Allow them to cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before eating the entire pan enjoying them at your leisure.

Storing Kale Chips

These kale chips are typically enjoyed in one sitting, but if you double the batch (or even triple) you could store some in an airtight storage container and enjoy within 2-3 days.

Make sure the kale chips have cooled completely before storing though.

close up of kale chips on baking sheet with seasoning

Let me know if you make this recipe by leaving a comment and rating below! It helps others learn more about the recipe too! Xx, Ashley

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The Best Kale Chips

Crispy absolutely delicious and flavorful kale chips!
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These homemade kale chips are easy to make and you won’t believe how flavorful they are! Vegan, Paleo and Whole30 compliant.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: snacks
  • Method: bake
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 2 large stalks kale, about 4 cups leaves
  • 1 TBS avocado oil, plus more for hands
  • 1 1/2 TBS nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp pink salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300ºF. Grease a large baking sheet (or line with parchment paper) and set aside.
  2. Carefully remove leaves from the stalk of the kale. You can either pull the leaves or cut away from the stalk. Rip or cut kale into large pieces, then wash and dry kale in salad spinner. Make sure your kale is dry before the next step. You can pat down with paper towel and let air dry on cooling rack until dry.
  3. Place the dry kale leaves in a bowl and drizzle on about half tablespoon avocado oil. Massage oil into the kale leaves using your finger tips. Sprinkle on 1 TBS nutritional yeast, and all of your seasonings. Add another half tablespoon and repeat this process with well oiled hands, massaging the nutritional yeast and seasonings into the kale leaves.
  4. Transfer leaves to baking sheet, arranging in single layer. Sprinkle on the rest of the nutritional yeast and a few more dashes of salt if you wish.
  5. Bake kale at 300ºF for 7-9 minutes, watching very closely. All ovens are different, so adjust baking time to desired texture of kale chips. Allow kale chips to cool on pan for 5 minutes before enjoying.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2
  • Calories: 98
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0g

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About Ashley

"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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  1. rob lundrigan says

    11/9/2020 at 8:11 pm

    Fantastic! Pairs perfectly with a malbec

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  2. pb says

    2/19/2021 at 8:23 pm

    I ate it all – by myself!

    ★★★★★

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  3. Suzanne Horsburgh says

    3/24/2021 at 3:30 pm

    I was totally prepared to be disappointed,… I was totally wrong! Kale chips are my new best thing! Thanks…

    ★★★★★

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  4. Deb Coffin says

    6/16/2021 at 2:15 pm

    This recipe was amazing and all the kale turned out so crispy and yummy. I’m not a fan of the taste of nutritional yeast but loved this recipe!

    ★★★★★

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  5. Lexi p says

    6/24/2021 at 9:40 pm

    I’ve been wanting to try it for a while now first time using nutritional yeast aswell not disappointing great flavor the crunch is perfection and I feel pretty healthy eating it unlike others chips it’s a win and a keeper

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  6. Lidea says

    2/1/2022 at 10:17 am

    First time doing kale chips and I am so happy I’ve found your recipe. They were so delicious and crispy!!! The whole tray was gone in 5 minutes and now I can’t wait to do it again!

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  7. Sarah P says

    4/5/2022 at 7:14 pm

    Easy to make and. great alternative to chips! Thanks for the recipe!

    ★★★★★

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  8. Detoxa Lotsa says

    4/28/2022 at 1:22 am

    I love Kale chips, thanks for the idea for a late night snack! However, this is a big however, please don’t put nutritional yeast on your healthy kale! It’s really not a health food at all and even I was duped about nutritional yeast. It’s not good for your body and you can still make vegan foods taste good without this neurotoxic garbage fortified with b12 . Telling everyone I can about nutritional yeast, because I wish I had known. I never knew what was causing all of my headaches and migranes. Since I cut it out, and added foods to cleanse out these and other chemicals, no more headaches or migraines. Yeast:bad. Kale: good.

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