So, for the longest time I’ve wanted to make kale chips, I just never got around to it. Lately the kale in my winter CSA has been a bit on the dry side, so I figured now would be the perfect time to give it a try. I’ve read many variations on the recipe, instructions to bake from 350F to 450F, 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with oil and salt. Various kinds of oils or salt.
My first attempt was with Pam at 450F. About 5 minutes after putting them in I went to check on them and realized they were burned. Oops. So for my second attempt I drizzled olive oil on them, cracked some sea salt over them, stuck them in the oven and watched them like a hawk. Score! Nice and crunchy. Even the stems, which I was supposed to remove but it was difficult because of the variety, were tasty. It was more roasted than crispy, but the oil and salt were finger-licking good. Way better for you than chips!
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I made these last night too! I was shocked at how tasty they were! Definitely the most fun way to eat kale.
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Hmmmmm…I’ll have togetthis a try.
Thanks for sharing!
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what a great idea. stopping by from sits have a great weekend.
I love kale – and this sounds so yummy
Hmmm Kale chips huh? I never would have thought of that. We’ve just started making kale green smoothies and to my surprise our kids love them. I wonder if you could use coconut oil on the Kale chips since heating extra virgin olive oil past it’s smoke point (200-250 degrees) is harmful.
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I’m so glad you made kale chips! I love them! It’s funny how surprised I was when I first made them- they’re really good! I’ve made them both in the oven and dehydrator and they do seem to be a bit tastier in the oven..but crunchier in the dehydrator. But still horray for kale chips!
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My question is this: Do i need to cook or blanch the kale before i do anything with it? Can it be added to smoothies and such raw? Do you cook it or blanch it before you bake it for the kale chips? Thanks for the help!
you don’t have to blanch or cook it – just give it a good wash and remove the stem. The only time I blanch it is if I’m going to freeze it
Those sounds terrific! Wish you had pictures. I have an upcoming kale post and will try to remember to link to you.
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Okay – I featured you – We will have to try making these soon. Kenmore is having a contest on “tips” on how to get your kids to eat veggies – this would be the perfect “fit”. YOu should submit it – I’ll vote for you!
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Hi, just came across your blog while searching for ideas on how to use Kale as I am growing some this year and it is doing so well, (ground hog doesn’t care for it much) . I have heard but not tried the kale chips idea.
One of your postings said something about (heating extra virgin olive oil past it’s smoke point (200-250 degrees) is harmful) is this something to be concerned about? Just curious.
Thank you for info, I will give these ideas a try.
Hi ArtistMom, I asked some of my friends who are more informed about these matters, and apparently if you heat any cooking oil past its smoke point you can catch it on fire, it tastes different, and apparently changes the nutritional structure. I am not sure if the oven heats the actual oil to the temp of the oven, so I felt rather safe using olive oil, but I also know that olive oil has different smoke points depending on its grade (the bottle sometimes will say, and I get mine from a store that labels its olive oil blends and usually pick the one that is meant for stir frying).
A quick Google search turns up TONS of contradictory research about oils. I would encourage you to do your own research if it’s something you are interested in. A good place to start, in my opinion, is my friend Kitchen Stewardship’s Olive Oil Primer.
I use olive oil all the time when roasting vegs at high temps in the oven. No problem ever and we love them! Cant wait to try these chips!