I originally created these when I came back from a trip to Europe a few years ago. I adore traveling and trying out local foods, but I do always miss the variety of low carb vegetables that I prepare at home. Upon returning, I made this easy kale chips recipe! You can make these crispy kale chips plain or with any other seasonings you like — I have a basic version and 9 other flavor ideas for you below.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for this basic recipe for kale chips, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
Kale – You’ll need one pound for this kale chip recipe, which is about one average bunch of kale. I prefer curly kale, because the curls will hold a bit more seasoning and also mean more crispy texture. You can also use lacinato kale (a.k.a. dinosaur kale or Tuscan kale) — it’s sweeter and thinner for an even crispier chip. No matter what variety you use, you’ll need to cut away the stems. You can see a visual for how to do this in my air fryer kale chips post. Oil – I used extra virgin olive oil, but you can use any neutral cooking oil you prefer. Avocado oil is another great option. Sea Salt – Captures the flavor you love in a crispy chip!
That’s all you need for the plain version, but you can also add seasonings! Check the Seasoning Variations section below to make your kale chip recipes in different flavors. I used a blend of cumin and chili powder when I took the photos below.
How To Make Kale Chips In The Oven
This section shows how to bake kale chips, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
How Long To Bake Kale Chips?
Bake kale chips for 25-30 minutes at 300 degrees F.
Seasoning Variations
The best part about kale chips recipes is that you can customize them with different seasonings! If the plain version seems boring, you can make these flavored versions just as easily:
Pizza – 1 tsp nutritional yeast, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp sea salt Mexican – 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp sea salt Italian – 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp sea salt Asian – 2 tsp furikake, 1/2 tsp sea salt Caribbean – 2 tsp jerk blend seasoning, 1/2 tsp sea salt Nacho Cheese – 3 tbsp cheddar cheese powder, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp sea salt Flamin’ Hot – 2 tbsp cheddar cheese powder, 2-3 tbsp hot sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp sea salt Sour Cream and Onion – 2 tbsp buttermilk powder, 1/2 tbsp onion powder, 2 tsp dried parsley Chili Lime – 4 tsp lime juice, 2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder
How To Store Kale Chips?
Store kale chips at room temperature for up to 1 week, either in an airtight container or a paper bag. You can also freeze them. Arrange on a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer and freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
More Healthy Crunchy Snacks
If you like crispy snacks, try these other healthy snack recipes that have plenty of crunch: Please enter your first name for your account. Your saved recipe will also be sent to your email. Nutrition facts are for the basic version and do not include seasoning variations. 📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Healthy Ebook Bundle and Keto Ebook Bundle!
