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Kale chips...

txsgirlK
txsgirlK Posts: 171 Member
edited December 2024 in Recipes
I'm thinking about trying to make kale chips this weekend. Kale, olive oil, sea salt, bake. Anyone try these and what did you think?

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  • Tuffjourney
    Tuffjourney Posts: 971
    I made this weekend. It was the first time they came out perfect. Nice and crisp, but damn they are still so bitter. Not for me.. I am going to try something else.
  • ChristyU74
    ChristyU74 Posts: 234 Member
    I have yet to try them, but my sister makes them all the time. Even her kids (ages 8 and 10) love them!! So, I'm thinking they can't be that bad! :smile:
  • bbyegal
    bbyegal Posts: 16
    I love them! Make sure to space them out well so they can crisp up. I've made a couple variations using salt/vinegar and nutritional yeast (makes it taste cheesy!). Hope you enjoy them!!
  • sandyfp4h
    sandyfp4h Posts: 14 Member
    I've made them a couple of times. My family and I love them and I tried them out on some friends who loved them too. Make sure they are completely dry before baking. Also, I found the more bitter ones were the ones that I didn't cut the thick stem/vein out good enough.
  • amandahatto
    amandahatto Posts: 1 Member
    I'm still working on perfecting them for my liking. Need to get it right without loading on the salt.
  • OMGLeigh
    OMGLeigh Posts: 236
    I microwave mine, but it takes a while to get a sizable amount of chips.
  • gumigal82
    gumigal82 Posts: 350
    I want to try them...but don't care what people say, they won't be anything like my (beloved) potato chips! :)
  • dree77
    dree77 Posts: 52
    I love them! Iyou need quite a bit of kale to make chips. When I made them I put way too much salt on them, but I loved the crunch and flavor of them. They are super easy, just toss with a bit of olive oil and salt (or another seasoning you like) and bake. Don't bake too long or too high of a temp, or they will burn and/or crisp into almost nothing!
  • misskerouac
    misskerouac Posts: 2,242 Member
    I love them!

    Definitely go easy on the salt as they shrink so much that a little goes a long way with the seasoning.

    I found you really have to take them out RIGHT when they are done, if they start turning brown I find they start tasting more bitter.

    I will make 2 bunches worth and they are gone in a day in our house.
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    I put what I thought was a tiny bit of salt and they were very salty.

    I took them out when the edges started turning color...bad idea...

    After a few tries though they were delicious!
  • peace_pigeon
    peace_pigeon Posts: 120 Member
    Love them! My favorite is making them with smoked paprika and a little cayenne pepper. Soooo good!
  • WonderWomanDawn
    WonderWomanDawn Posts: 13
    I am willing to try thing once..i just need something to satisfy my cravings for crispy foods..i used to be a chip junky and these sound like they would be a great alternative.:happy:
  • Kmsnomaha
    Kmsnomaha Posts: 167 Member
    I don't like kale but love kale chips! I spritz them with olive oil, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. Bake until very well done. Airy and crunchy.... Undercooked does not taste the same. I salt them when they come out of the oven. Also not good reheated. Must eat right out of the oven! Enjoy.
  • LynC33
    LynC33 Posts: 196
    I LOVE Kale. Talk about Super Green. I love it in any way shape or form. Sauteed with fresh sliced garlic is delish as a side for fish or chicken :-))
  • txsgirlK
    txsgirlK Posts: 171 Member
    Thank you everyone for the input and helpful hints! I can't wait to try them! :smile:
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