Kale chips are officially my new obsession. It's not that I didn't know or like kale chips before, it's because kale chips aren't sold here and kale is also pretty hard to come by (as crazy as it may sound to you Americans). That's why I get so happy whenever I come across kale here because it's so rare. The only variety that's available here is curly kale so I don't really use it for salads as it's impossible to chew. Instead, I add it to smoothies and more importantly make loads and loads of kale chips!
I really wish kale was more common here and there were more varieties available. I really like dinosaur kale or baby kale for salads and trust me when I say that I would move to the US for kale. Just look at the picture below. Isn't it beautiful? Iceberg lettuce has nothing on kale.
What's your favorite kale variety? I'd be interested to know!
These kale chips are sooooo easy to make (so much that it requires the extra ooo's there) and so delicious, I have to brace myself not to make them every single day. They's salty, spicy, cheesy — basically everything you're looking for in chips minus the nasty ingredients. It's a win-win. I love the sea salt-nutritional yeast-onion combination. You just gotta make these to believe. Once you try these you'll be sold for life.
These tend to become less crunchy if you just leave them out so make sure to put them into an airtight container when they cool down. They should last for 2-3 days though on the third day they aren't so crunchy anymore (the deliciousness stays there, though so all's good). I find that if you take the time and bake them for longer on lower heat, they stay crunchy longer.
📖 Recipe
Onion Kale Chips (oven-dried)
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 6-7 cups 1x
- Category: snack
Ingredients
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ⅛-¼ teaspoon chilli powder
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp brown rice syrup (or agave)
- 2 bunches of curly kale or any other kind you like (8-9 leaves)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 120C horkovzdušná
- Bake for 25-35 minutes. Toss them every 10 minutes or so and keep checking on them to make sure they aren't burning.
- Take them out when they become crispy and they start to brown on the edges.
- Cool down completely before storing in an airtight container.
- They'll last at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
Mmmmm. Kale chips. I love them too! Thanks for the awesome recipe. I can't wait to try it!
thehealthfulideas
I know, right? They're the best! Yay! Let me know how it went if you do :)
Freely Renne
Hmm!!! Sound delicious! I will definitely have to try it and tag you on this! 😉
thehealthfulideas
You definitely should, they're amazing! :)
Sarah from Lavender Life
This sounds great! I like chips and snacks in general, but I also want to eat healthy. This looks like a good middle ground and I'll definitely try this recipe next time I want to snack something while watching a movie.
thehealthfulideas
I totally feel you on that! These are awesome as a movie snack :)
Melanie
Okay, so I just found your blog via Fb 5 minutes ago, and I'm already obsessed with your blog. Your pictures just pop and inspire me to cook something delicious!
thehealthfulideas
Oh how did I miss this comment! Thank you so much, that makes me so happy! :)
Nicole
I've never had kale chips before! I'm actually dying to try them. This recipe looks super easy so now I'll have to find some kale and make it finally! It looks super yummy and like a great healthy snack! Thanks for sharing :)
xo Nicole
http://www.damatoadventures.blogspot.com
thehealthfulideas
They're absolutely delicious, you're gonna love them! I first tried kale chips on my trip to NY and I've been in love ever since haha
candy
Last time I made kale chips they weren't the best, will give yours a go and hopefully all will turn out good.
thehealthfulideas
I tried a few other recipes and tbh sometimes they don't crisp up much. These should turn out crispy and delicious, though! :)
Michelle
Sounds and looks so tasty. Love kale!
thehealthfulideas
Thanks, Michelle! Me too, it's the best<3
Erin
Kale chips are my favorite!! Definitely trying this recipe ASAP!
thehealthfulideas
Hope you love them, Erin! :)
Amanda
We love kale chips. My favorite kind of kale is the kind I buy in the store, organic , triple washed and already cut up. Time is always at a premium around here. :)
thehealthfulideas
I wish that existed here in the Czech Rep.! I'm lucky if they even sell kale around here!