Spicy Kale Chips

Crispy, salty, totally addictive snack made from kale.

August 15, 2013 | | Recipes

A kale article wouldn’t be complete without this recipe, especially because kids absolutely love them.

Spicy Kale Chips

Serves

Makes about 5 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch kale
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • ½ tsp turmeric (optional)
  • ½ tsp cumin (optional)
  • ½ tsp dried chili peppers (optional)
  • Couple pinches of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F.
  2. Wash kale thoroughly and let dry. Remove leaves from stem. Tear each kale leaf into 6 or 8 pieces.
  3. Place kale, olive oil, lemon juice and seasonings into a bowl. Mix together with your hands, gently massaging the kale with the oil, lemon and seasonings, until evenly distributed.
  4. Lay kale out on a cookie sheet. Place in oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes (turning the chips halfway through) until they are dry and crispy.*
  5. Let cool. Stores in fridge for up to a week.

Notes

*Cooking times may vary considerably according to the variety and freshness of kale you use, so check frequently as it bakes.

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