Oven-baked kale crisps

Ultra-crunchy, light kale crisps baked in the oven with a drizzle of oil. Rich in vitamins and very low in calories, they make a healthy, moreish snack.

Preparation: 10 min  |  Cooking: 15 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Very easy

Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 111 kcal · 3 g protein · 13 g carbohydrate · 4 g fat

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of kale
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt
• paprika (optional)

Method

1. Wash and thoroughly dry the kale, and remove the tough stalks.
2. Tear it into pieces and massage it with the oil.
3. Spread in a single layer on a baking tray.
4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 160 °C (140 °C fan) until crisp.

Nutritional benefits

Kale is one of the richest vegetables in vitamins K and C and in antioxidants, while being very low in calories. Baked with a minimum of oil, these crisps are a healthy, crunchy snack that replaces shop-bought crisps. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Variations and substitutions

• With spices: paprika, garlic powder, curry powder.
• With Parmesan (not vegan).
• With sesame seeds.
• With other leafy cabbages.

Storage and making ahead

Best eaten the same day, as they soften quickly in the air. Keep them in an airtight container.

💡 Good to know

Dry the kale very thoroughly and bake at a low temperature: that is the key to crisps that are crunchy rather than burnt.

See also

Discover more vegetarian recipes · vegan recipes · weight loss recipes · gluten-free recipes · lactose-free recipes.

Foods in this recipe: kale · olive oil · salt · paprika.

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