Crispy Oven-Baked Kale Chips
Crispy Oven-Baked Kale Chips deliver a shatter-crisp bite with a clean, lightly salty finish that lets the kale’s earthy flavor shine. Just a touch of olive oil helps the leaves blister and curl in the heat, creating a snack that feels light yet satisfying. Serve as an afternoon pick-me-up, a healthier game-day nibble, or a crunchy side with sandwiches.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Oven-Baked Kale Chips, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
Use a knife or kitchen shears to carefully remove the kale leaves from the thick stems; tear them into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Wash the kale and dry it thoroughly using a salad spinner.
- 5
Drizzle the kale leaves with olive oil and toss to coat. Arrange the leaves in a single, non-overlapping layer on the prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with salt.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges begin to brown but are not burned, 20 to 30 minutes.
- 7
Enjoy!
- Calories 60.47 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 2.56 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 6.43 g 2%
- Total Fat 3.41 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.46 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 33.44 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.53 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 69.48 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.01 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 10.77 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 293.34 mcg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin C 70.0 mg Good Source 78%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Crispy Oven Baked Kale Chips is made with 3 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Kale, Olive Oil, and Sea Salt. Each serving provides about 60.47 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Oven-Baked Kale Chips made of?
- The main ingredients are Kale, Olive Oil, Sea Salt. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Oven-Baked Kale Chips?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 60.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Oven-Baked Kale Chips easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Crispy Oven-Baked Kale Chips healthy?
- Crispy Oven-Baked Kale Chips has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 60.47 calories and 2.56 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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