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Kale Chips (Keto & Paleo)

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Kale Chips

Crispy kale chips baked in the oven in 15 minutes! They are keto and paleo-friendly.

Are you looking for something to replace chips on the keto diet? You must try making homemade kale chips! They are extremely easy to make and they taste amazing!

Baked kale chips replace that crispy, crunchy, salty chip taste you are craving when you first stop eating carbs.

Best of all, it doesn’t taste like you are eating baked lettuce. That was my fear. The oven kale chips really do take on a chip flavor.

You can eat them with just salt or make them into fun chip flavors. Here is my all-dressed kale chip recipe. All-dressed is a popular chip flavor in Canada. If you love BBQ chips, here is my homemade BBQ seasoning.

Kale Chip Ingredients

Upclose photo of kale chips on a plate.

How to make Kale Chips

First, wash and dry the kale.

Using your hands or a knife separate the leaf from the stem. The stem does not bake well.

Rip or cut the leaves into chip sizes.

Place the kale in a bowl.

Pour the olive oil over the kale covering ALL of the kale. This will help the kale chips get crispy. Trust me, you do not want soggy kale chips.

Sprinkle your desired amount of salt over the leaves. You can always toss the baked kale chips in more salt.

Place leaves on a baking sheet with parchment paper. Do not overcrowd the baking sheet. Overcrowding will result in soggy chips.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes. I found the more kale on the baking sheet the longer it takes for the chips to bake.

After 10 minutes of baking watch the kale chips carefully. If they burn they taste bitter.

When the chips are crispy they are done. If you have some leaves that are still soft just put those back in the oven for a little longer.

Upclose photo of kale chips on a plate.

Kale chips oven temperature

Bake kale chips at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes. I found the more kale on the baking sheet the longer it takes for the chips to bake.

How long to cook kale chips?

Bake kale chips for 10 to 15 minutes. After 10 minutes of baking watch the kale chips carefully. If they burn they taste bitter.

Are kale chips healthy?

Yes, kale chips are healthy. Kale is seen as a healthy food in the health world. It is full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. You can use any oil to coat the kale before baking. I use olive oil but you can use coconut oil, tallow, etc.

Are kale chips keto?

Yes, kale chips are keto friendly. Kale is very low in carbs. One cup of kale has about 6 grams of carbs. These healthy kale chips make a fun snack on the keto diet.

Are kale chips tasty?

Kale chips are tasty. They have a crispy, salty taste just like potato chips. They do not taste “too green”. They have a great texture and taste as long as you make sure to season the chips.

Homemade Chip and Popcorn Seasoning

Use these homemade seasonings to change up the flavor of your kale chips!

How long do kale chips last?

Homemade kale chips last about 3 days stored in an airtight container stored at room temperature. They are best eaten immediately.

How to make kale chips crispy

The secret to making oven-baked kale chips crispy is to make sure you coat all of the kale in olive oil and do not overcrowd the baking sheet.

Where to buy kale chips?

You can purchase kale chips in any store in the health food aisle. You can also purchase them online at places like Amazon.

More Healthy Snack Recipes

Kale Chips Recipe

Yield: 1 Serving

Kale Chips

kale chips on a plate.

Crispy kale chips baked in the oven in 15 minutes! They are keto and paleo-friendly.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of fresh kale
  • 1-2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil (you need enough to coat the leaves)
  • Sea Salt (you can add any kind of flavouring – like nacho, all-dressed, garlic, etc)

Instructions

  1. Wash & dry the kale.
  2. Using your hands or a knife separate the leaf from the stem. The stem does not bake well.
  3. Rip or cut the leaves into chip sizes.
  4. Place the kale in a bowl.
  5. Pour the olive oil over the kale covering ALL of the kale. This will help the kale chips get crispy.
  6. Sprinkle your desired amount of salt over the leaves. You can always toss the baked kale chips in more salt.
  7. Place leaves on a baking sheet with parchment paper. *HINT: do not overcrowd the baking sheet. Overcrowding will result in soggy chips.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. *I found the more kale on the baking sheet the longer it takes for the chips to bake.
  9. After 10 minutes of baking watch the leaves carefully. If they burn they taste bitter.
  10. When the chips are crispy they are done. If you have some leaves that are still soft just put those back in the oven for a little longer.

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