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Oven-baked Kale Chips Recipe

Oven-baked Kale Chips? Wait?!?! Isn’t kale just like lettuce?

Kale does seem to be all the rage lately. References to it being a “super-food” are popping up everywhere. Despite its reputation as a health food, Kale is surprisingly delicious when prepared the right way.

Kale has virtually no fat, yet crisps up perfectly in the oven. Kale makes a great substitute when you need a little crunchy snack time in your life! We recommend baked kale chips as a replacement for your favorite potato chips, crackers or pretzels. This recipe will satisfy your salt cravings in a healthy and delicious way. 

In this recipe you’ll learn how to prepare kale as a low-carb swap or alternative to your favorite salty snack chips. You might even want to pair this snack with our low-carb yogurt dip recipe. Happy snacking! 

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Oven-Baked Kale Chips

Yes, Kale can be surprisingly delicious. Follow this recipe for easy to make, low-carb Kale chips! They're a great substitute for your favorite snack chip.
Surprisingly Delicious Oven Baked Kale Chips
TOTAL TIME
30 Mins
COURSE
Snack
CUISINE
American
SERVINGS
4
EQUIPMENT
  • Oven or Air Fryer
INGREDIENTS
  • 4 oz fresh Kale
  • 1 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder optional
  • Parchment paper
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees or try it in an air fryer at 390 degrees.
  • Wash and dry Kale, then cut out and discard center stems.
  • Place ½ of Kale in the center of a paper towel and fold over to dry
  • the Kale and to help flatten the Kale to make chips.
  • Repeat with the other half.
  • Cut the Kale into small pieces (2 inch diameter) to make about 40-45 chips.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper and place Kale on a single layer. Note: You won't need the parchment paper if you use an air fryer.
  • Using a pastry brush, dab a small amount of olive oil on each piece, then sprinkle with salt (and garlic powder).
  • Bake 20 min until crisp but not brown.
NOTES
Profile Exchange: 1 fat, 1 cup vegetables
KEYWORD
healthy swaps, Kale, Kale Chips, Low Carb Snacks, Profile Swaps, Weight Loss Swaps

Tip: Did you have good luck with the oven-baked kale? Try throwing jicama, radishes, rutabaga or thinly sliced carrots in your oven or air-fryer. Or even mix and match veggies for an extreme crunchy snack!

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