Cheesy Kale Chips Baked Snack (Print version)
Oven-baked kale chips tossed in cheesy, savory seasoning for a crunchy, satisfying snack.
# What you'll need:
→ Kale
01 - 1 large bunch curly kale (approximately 8 ounces), stems removed, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
→ Seasoning
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
→ Optional (For extra cheesiness)
08 - 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
# How to make it:
01 - Set the oven to 300°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Wash kale leaves thoroughly and dry completely with a salad spinner or clean kitchen towel. Remove stems and tear leaves into bite-sized pieces.
03 - Place kale pieces in a large mixing bowl and massage with olive oil until every leaf is evenly coated.
04 - In a small bowl, combine nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and sea salt.
05 - Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the kale and toss well to ensure even coverage. Add Parmesan cheese if desired for extra cheesiness and toss again.
06 - Spread kale pieces out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets without overcrowding.
07 - Bake for 20 minutes, rotating the trays halfway through, until the chips are crisp and just beginning to brown.
08 - Allow the kale chips to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy immediately for optimal crunch.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- Made with everyday pantry ingredients
- Naturally gluten free and vegetarian
- Quick and easy enough for a weeknight snack
- Packed with bold cheesy flavor from nutritional yeast
- Satisfies that crunchy chip craving in a lighter way
02 -
- High fiber snack to make you feel full and satisfied
- Perfect way to use up a bunch of kale before it wilts
- Stores in an airtight container for up to two days
03 -
- Dry the kale leaves thoroughly any water left will cause steaming not crisping
- Massage the oil in for a couple of minutes to make the kale tender
- Watch the chips closely in the last five minutes of baking they can go from perfect to overdone in seconds