Chipotle kale chips are the best way to eat kale! You won’t be able to stop eating these salty and crispy kale chips, a delicious, healthy snack.
We’ve been on a bit of a kale streak, since we’ve been hearing more and more questions about what to do with it. We’ve stuffed it in potatoes and covered it in cheese Italian-style, but how about just plain old kale, baked up into kale chips?
If you love snacking (like we do!), baked kale chips make an excellent healthy alternative. They’re pretty simple to prepare. And while they do take a bit more time than opening a bag of chips, the end result is absolutely worth it! I’ll admit, kale chips do take a bit of getting used to in terms of texture. They’re a bit brittle and tend to be more of a “melt in the mouth” snack – so don’t go dipping them in salsa!
Related: 12 Best Kale Recipes
How to make kale chips
Alex and I picked up some kale at our local farmer’s market. We decided to try making baked kale chips with the beautiful leaves. To make kale chips, you simply chop the kale into “chip” sizes and mix it with a bit of olive oil. Then sprinkle with a bit of seasoning: we used a smoky chipotle seasoning we happened to have on hand. The smoky, spicy blend hit the spot – but you can use any seasoning of choice. There are lots of interesting spice blends out there that would be delicious to try. Just make sure not to be too heavy handed with the spice or the salt: a light sprinkle will do! Then bake the kale for 20 minutes until it’s crispy – and you’ll have unique and satisfying snack!
Video: How to cut kale
Are you wondering how to stem and chop kale but not sure the best way? Alex and I have toyed with various methods over the years, but we’ve finally ended up with one that is slick and simple. We use this method all the time, like when we make a kale Caesar salad or our Tuscan soup with white beans and kale. Using this method changed the game for us, and we hope it will for you too! Here’s our step by step guide for how to cut kale, including a video of me cutting kale in our kitchen.
Related: 20 Knife Skills Videos: How to Cut Everything!
Looking for kale recipes?
Outside of these baked kale chips, here are a few of our favorite kale recipes?
- Kale, Red Onion, and Pistachio Pizza
- Spicy Kale Lasagna
- Kale and Artichoke Frittata
- Garlic and Kale Soup
- Kale, Sweet Potato, and Chickpea Stew
- Massaged Kale Salad with Apple and Pomegranate
- Hearty Sweet Potato and Kale Soup
- Butternut Squash Lentil Soup with Kale
- Kale Caesar Salad with Cornbread Bits
- 18 Healthy Kale Recipes
This recipe is…
This baked kale chips recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, and plant-based.
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Chipotle Kale Chips
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Baked kale chips are the best way to eat kale! You won’t be able to stop eating these salty and crispy kale chips, a delicious, healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 2 bunches kale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Smoky chipotle paprika (we used Victoria Taylor’s); substitute smoked paprika or paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Rinse the kale, then dry it completely. Chop the kale into large chip-sized pieces. In a bowl, toss the kale with the olive oil.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place kale leaves on the sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle lightly with a modest amount of smoky chipotle paprika or other spice of choice (add kosher salt if it is not already incorporated in your spice mix).
- Bake for about 20 minutes until crisp. Cool slightly before serving. Chips can be stored for several days in an airtight container after cooling completely. Take care when storing, as the kale chips are a bit fragile.
Notes
The smoky paprika chipotle seasoning gives the chips an excellent flavor. If you can’t find this or something similar, use the substitutes listed below or any of your favorite spices or mixes! Make sure not to be too heavy handed when sprinkling the chips.
Adapted from Smitten Kitchen
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Kale Chips, Baked Kale Chips, Healthy Snack Recipes, Vegetarian Snacks, Vegan Snacks, Gluten-Free Snacks
Mmm such a healthy, tasty, snack! Love it!
I’ve been meaning to try kale chips! The chipotle version sounds great! :)
I love kale chips! I’ll have to try your chipotle version – what a great idea.
I just had some at a raw foods class yesterday that were excellent. They were dehydrated rather than baked This made them much less brittle and although you can’t dip them, they were delish
They used a marinade and then put them in the food dehydrator
I am crazy about kale chips but have never tried them with chipotle pepper.. loving your idea!
xo
This looks great! I’m going to try this recipe.
I just started the atkins diet 3 days ago and all ready looking for ways to turn my veggies into something i can’t have for instance chips lol hopefully this works!
Love the Chipotle seasoning idea, Cant wait to try them. I ususlly make them with sea salt or Lawrys season salt – our family loves them! I place my kale on a wire cooling rack on top of the cookie sheet and they come out perfectly!
Hi guys! I’m in Indy and wondering what grocery store has the Victoria Taylor’s spice you mentioned.
Hi Christina! We got the spice blend at Fresh Market. Hope you can find it too!