Description
Crispy, savory kale chips coated in spices and nutritional yeast—baked to perfection in under 15 minutes. A healthy, vegan, and totally addictive snack.
Ingredients
- 2 large stalks kale (about 4 cups leaves)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (plus more for hands)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon pink salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300ºF (150ºC). Grease a large baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- Remove kale leaves from the stalks by pulling or cutting. Tear into large pieces, wash, and dry thoroughly with a salad spinner or paper towels. Ensure kale is completely dry.
- Place kale in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil and massage into the leaves using your hands.
- Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, and salt. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and massage again until evenly coated.
- Arrange the kale pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle remaining nutritional yeast and extra salt if desired.
- Bake for 7–9 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Let chips cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving for maximum crispiness.
Notes
- Ensure kale is completely dry before baking to avoid sogginess.
- Massage oil and seasoning well into the leaves for even flavor.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing cayenne pepper.
- Store leftover chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
