Crispy Kale Chips
These Crispy Kale Chips are the perfect healthy snack for kids and adults alike. They're easy to make, nutrient-packed, and irresistibly crunchy. With just a few simple ingredients and a quick bake in the oven, kids can help make these veggie chips from start to finish. This kid-friendly kale chip recipe is a great way to introduce children to leafy greens and the science of crisping!
Equipment
- Oven Convection oven if available
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Adults do: Pre-heat the oven to 300º
- Adults do: Demonstrate the size that the kale should be chopped to. About 3 inches wide because they will shrink when baked. Demonstrate how to remove the stem from the leaf if the stem is thick.
- Kids do: If necessary, remove the leaf from the stem. Then chop each kale leaf into bite-sized pieces.
- Kids do: Place the kale into a large bowl.
- Kids do: Add the oil to the bowl and mix until every piece of kale has a light coating of oil.
- Kids do: Add the salt, garlic, and onion powder. Mix until every piece of kale is seasoned.
- Adults do: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Kids do: Evenly spread the seasoned kale onto the baking sheet.
- Adults do: Bake for 10 minutes, rotate the pan, and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
Notes
Want to turn your kale chips up a notch? Try adding different spice combinations to tailor them to your and your family's flavor preferences. For example, try ranch-inspired kale chips by adding dill, parsley, black pepper, and fresh garlic. Feeling in the mood for barbeque? Add smoked paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, and a tiny bit of cumin!
Find a spice combination that you and your family absolutely adore? Let me know in the comments so I can try it out with my family too!