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Sea Salt Kale Chips

Published: Dec 9, 2019 · Last Updated: Dec 17, 2020 by Aimee

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These sea salt kale chips are crispy and addictive! They are a healthy (and toddler-approved!) replacement for regular potato chips. Not only that, but they are a great Whole30 option for kale!

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My toddler has discovered a love for chips. I mean, what's not to love? Something crispy and salty? Totally craveworthy. But in an effort to get her to eat a bit healthier (and sneak some veggies into her diet), I've been making sea salt kale chips.

The first time I made these kale chips, I have to confess, I ate most of them before she got home from daycare. They ARE addictive. But at least I don't feel guilty about eating these. And I don't feel guilty giving these to her either. Because I mean, kale is healthy, right? These are Whole30 kale chips, so you can eat them if you're doing a round of Whole30! I love having this as an option to eat as a side dish with a meal.

Storing kale chips:

You may eat all the sea salt kale chips in one sitting... but if you don't, they can be stored in a plastic ziplock bag for a few days and they should maintain their crispiness.

Ingredients:

  • Curly Kale - I love using curly kale for this, but if you have dinosaur (Tuscan) kale, you can use that too!
  • Olive oil - I tend to use regular olive oil and not extra virgin olive oil for this. Extra virgin is great in salad dressings!
  • Flaky sea salt - Use flaky or coarse sea salt for the best results! You can also use salt that you grind from a grinder. I'd avoid using table salt for these kale chips.

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How to make the Sea Salt Kale Chips:

To make the kale chips, wash the kale leaves. Then you'll want to let the leaves dry completely. This is a very important step to get the kale crispy. To dry, I like to start the process with paper towels or a clean dishcloth, then let air dry for a bit until the leaves are completely dry. If you have a salad spinner, you can use that to speed along the process. This is the salad spinner I have and I love it.

After your kale has been prepped, preheat your oven, and line a baking sheet with parchment. Then either cut or tear the kale into small pieces, removing the center rib. Toss the kale with the olive oil and salt, spread out in a single layer on parchment paper, and bake!

You'll wind up doing several batches, as all the kale won't fit on one baking sheet at the same time.

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Sea Salt Kale Chips

These sea salt kale chips are crispy and addictive! They are a healthy (and toddler-approved!) replacement for regular potato chips. Not only that, but they are a great Whole30 option for kale!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: kale, kale chips
Author: Aimee

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch curly kale
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Wash the kale leaves and then dry completely.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a knife or your hands, tear kale into pieces and away from the thick center rib. Place the kale pieces in a bowl, and discard the center ribs.
  • Add the olive oil and sea salt to the kale and toss to combine and coat the kale.
  • Place the kale on the baking sheet in a singer layer, spread out. Bake for 10-12 minutes until nicely crispy. Repeat with the rest of the kale.

Notes

  • All ovens cook differently. Check the kale after 10 minutes to see if it is done. If it isn't, return to the oven and cook for another couple of minutes.
  • Kale chips can be stored for a couple of days in a ziplock bag.
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