How to Make Crispy Oven Baked Kale Chips: Easy Recipe WITHOUT an air-fryer! #kalechips #kaleyeah

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor with health benefits.

nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Parmesan adds a cheesy flavor, though not vegan.

Choose fresh, crispy kale for the best results, avoiding wilted leaves.

Remove the fibrous stem by pinching the base and pulling the leaves off.

Tear the kale into bite-sized pieces or chop into roughly one-inch pieces.

Spread the kale leaves on a half baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced and not touching.

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the kale leaves, adjusting to taste if desired.

Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt over the kale, with the option to add other spices if preferred.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Place the baking sheet in the oven and set a timer for 8 minutes.

Open the oven occasionally to let out steam, which helps the kale crisp up.

After 8 minutes, check the kale chips; if they are still soft, continue baking for an additional 2 minutes.

Check for crispiness; the chips should feel light and crispy to the touch before removing them from the oven.

If storing, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two, or freeze for better crispiness.

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