Kale, melted coconut oil, and just the right amount of seasonings make the Perfect Crispy Kale Chip Recipe. Tips, tricks, + best practices included! If you haven’t put kale in your life, then this is the recipe to start with. And if you have and you’re in the mood for more flavorful kale recipes, then you’re still in the right place! {Vegan + Paleo}
Dear Kale,
I take back all the mean things i ever said about you. One the years, I may have used words like difficult, bitter, high maintenance, and unreliable. But I stand before you now to say I was wrong, wrong, wrong. Kale, you are delightful and delicious and healthy and wonderful. Before I didn’t know how to bring out the best in you, but now I do. Together we’ll be forever.
Devotedly yours ~ Morgan
If this sounds like the kind of letter you’d write to kale, then you’re in good company. I did NOT like kale when I first started exploring new-to-me leafy greens. Everyone was talking about kale like it was a culinary god or goddess. And I was like, nope, nope, nope-itty, nope, nope. But then I went back to it, trying new flavors and prep methods, and found that kale is actually a pretty tasty vegetable!
The only problem K-Hubs and I have now with this Perfect Crispy Kale Chip recipe is that we’re left wanting more after the last chip has been crunched. But that’s a small price to pay for a crunchy snack that tastes as good as this one does!
So if you’re ready to get crispy-crunching, then let’s do this and whip up our own batch of the Perfect Crispy Kale Chip recipe!
Ingredients for the Perfect Crispy Kale Chip recipe
This delicious recipe is vegan and paleo and totally delicious! Here are the ingredients we use to make our own super-crispy chips!
- Fresh bunch of kale. Rinsed and torn into rough chip-like pieces. Curly kale is our favorite variety to use, however we have had success with baby kale, too. Although baby kale looks and crisps differently than curly kale, the overall taste was comparable. We did choose to bake the baby kale a little longer to ensure it met our “crispy” expectations.
- Coconut oil. The key here is to not over-oil the chips. You want enough to hold the flavors in but not so much the chips turn soggy.
- Garlic salt, onion salt, and sea salt. Start out with a small amount of each and add more as desired.
- Turmeric. So good in this recipe. It pairs well with the aforementioned salts.
What are the secrets to making The Perfect Crispy Kale Chip Recipe?
When I first started making crispy kale chips, I found the process challenging. After doing extra research and culinary experimentation, I found the process itself wasn’t hard. But the recipe does work best with a few practices put in place. Here are the not-so-secret secrets I’ve learned along the way!
- Remove any excess water after rinsing by patting with a napkin or paper towel, if necessary.
- Line a baking sheet (not a cake pan) with parchment paper.
- Add the seasonings first to the melted coconut oil for an even flavor and then briskly stir the seasoned coconut oil into the kale pieces to prevent the oil from clumping (I use a fork).
- Bake one baking sheet at a time, and then rotate the baking sheet approximately halfway through baking time for an even texture and flavor.
More snack ideas!
If you’re in the mood for more savory snacks and appetizers, then put your eyes on these tasty treats!
Spiriteds, I hope you enjoy these crispy kale chips! Stay wild and know that I’m glad you’re here! ❤️
The Perfect Crispy Kale Chip Recipe
Kale, melted coconut oil, and just the right amount of seasonings make the Perfect Crispy Kale Chip Recipe. Tips, tricks, + best practices included! If you haven’t put kale in your life, then this is the recipe to start with. And if you have and you’re in the mood for more flavorful kale recipes, then you’re still in the right place! {Vegan + Paleo}
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 batches 1x
- Category: Appetizers and Snacks
- Method: Oven
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 bunch curly kale
- 2–3 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1/8 tsp garlic salt
- 1/8 tsp onion salt
- 1/8 tsp turmeric
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- Parchment paper for baking sheet(s)
Instructions
- Set the oven to 395 degrees. Then rinse the kale, pat it dry, and break it into small pieces. Transfer the kale pieces to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In separate dish, combine coconut oil, garlic salt, onion, salt, sea salt, and turmeric. Stir the seasonings and coconut oil together and then pour the mixture over the kale pieces. To make sure the kale pieces are evenly coated, first start by stirring with a spoon. And then, if needed, toss the kale by hand until the coconut oil mixture evenly covers the kale pieces.
- Next, line the baking sheet(s) with parchment, and then lay pieces of kale on the parchment, making sure not to overlap the kale pieces.
- Bake for approximately 7-10 minutes, turning the baking sheet 180 degrees halfway through the cook time.
- Remove from oven and let cools slightly. The chips will continue to crisp for a few minutes after you remove them from the oven. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Assume about 7-10 minutes of baking time for each batch in the oven.
- For best results, bake only one pan at a time, unless you can fit two pans in the oven side by side. This ensures more even baking of the kale chips.
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