Crispy Baked Kale Chips
Update 9/9/2019: I started this blog in 2009 as an online journal to chronicle my journey and record my favorite recipes. Ten years later I can look back and see how much I’ve learned. As I reduced the amount of processed food in my pantry and freezer, I began preparing more and more meals from scratch. This resulted in a change in tastes, likes, and desires. So much, in fact, that I feel it’s time to launch and entirely new blog! I'm going to keep this blog up and running just in case people have linked or pinned the recipes. Here's a link to this recipe on the new site.
Now I know what the fuss is all about. I think everyone knew about kale chips except for me. Several months ago I saw an episode of Down Home with the Neely's on Food Network. When I finally got around to making these and tasting my first kale chip, I was hooked! I've made them using Emeril's Bayou Blast, garam masala, and just plain plain salt. However, I think my favorite version is closest to the Neely's version (at least right now). That's what I love about this snack. There are endless possibilities.
Crispy Baked Kale Chips
1 bunch of kale (although when I'm in the mood for kale chips I usually buy a few bunches)
1-2 tablespoons of olive oil
3/4 teaspoon of brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1) Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Wash the kale thoroughly, and gently pat dry with paper towel.
2) Cut (or rip) the leaves away from the stem and create chip size pieces.
3) Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment, and drizzle with olive oil.
4) Hand toss the leaves to distribute the olive oil.
5) Sprinkle with brown sugar and salt.
6) Bake for 35 minutes or until crispy but not browned.
Helpful links:
Kale Chips Courtesy of the Neely's
Kale Chips by Food Network's Melissa D'Arabian
Kale Chips by Smitten Kitchen
Kale Chips by Kalyn's Kitchen
Kale Chips by Steamy Kitchen
Now I know what the fuss is all about. I think everyone knew about kale chips except for me. Several months ago I saw an episode of Down Home with the Neely's on Food Network. When I finally got around to making these and tasting my first kale chip, I was hooked! I've made them using Emeril's Bayou Blast, garam masala, and just plain plain salt. However, I think my favorite version is closest to the Neely's version (at least right now). That's what I love about this snack. There are endless possibilities.
Crispy Baked Kale Chips
1 bunch of kale (although when I'm in the mood for kale chips I usually buy a few bunches)
1-2 tablespoons of olive oil
3/4 teaspoon of brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1) Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Wash the kale thoroughly, and gently pat dry with paper towel.
2) Cut (or rip) the leaves away from the stem and create chip size pieces.
3) Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment, and drizzle with olive oil.
4) Hand toss the leaves to distribute the olive oil.
5) Sprinkle with brown sugar and salt.
6) Bake for 35 minutes or until crispy but not browned.
Helpful links:
Kale Chips Courtesy of the Neely's
Kale Chips by Food Network's Melissa D'Arabian
Kale Chips by Smitten Kitchen
Kale Chips by Kalyn's Kitchen
Kale Chips by Steamy Kitchen
WHAT!? Kale Chips? Kale, like chopped up, seasoned made like a potato chip? Outrageous... so, they're good? Michele... you're just setting me up for something terrible right?
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking these will be on tonight's dinner menu!
ReplyDeleteI just tasted my first kale chip and I think I'm going to like this idea. Here is the site I first saw them on: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/mornings/kale-chips-offer-healthy-alternative-to-potato-chips-20110224-mr
ReplyDeleteOne of my thoughts on the flavoring would be to
use the dry ranch dressing mix. Good one Michele. m