Help! I ruined my Kale Chips... any advice for next time?

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thistimeismytime
thistimeismytime Posts: 711 Member
edited December 2024 in Recipes
Ok, so I know Kale chips are supposed to be super easy, but I'm not the greatest cook and I messed mine up--they were truly awful and tasted like burnt leaves. I tossed the leaves with extra-virgin olive oil, sprinkled with salt, and baked at 500 degrees for 5 minutes...this was what I found on Pinterest for a recipe.

Is that too hot?? Should they be completely green when done, or have a little brown on the edges?? Any help or advice would be appreciated. I'm hoping to try again tomorrow :flowerforyou:

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  • Grimmerick
    Grimmerick Posts: 3,331 Member
    I bake mine at 300 degrees, also keep in mind they shrink quite a bit so make sure you use less seasoning than you normally would. Keep checking them too, I taste mine as I go, right out of the oven. That way I know what they will be like. You kinda have to hover over them. 10-20min usually does it. The edges should crumble when you roll them in your fingers, but not really be very brown
  • Ginagogogo
    Ginagogogo Posts: 42
    I just made some tonight ::yummy::!
    I had good luck with 425 degrees for about 7 minutes but still watch them closely as it's a fine line between crispy and burnt!
    Good luck!
  • emmy3111
    emmy3111 Posts: 482 Member
    I've never made them, but 500 is really hot... almost broil setting.

    Try what the other poster said and turn your oven to 300 - you could always bake them a bit longer if they aren't quite done.
  • mikeyboy
    mikeyboy Posts: 1,049 Member
    350 for 10 mins is a good rule of thumb. Check them often as stated above. The amount of moisture in kale varies pant to plant. Good luck, you can do this!
  • nixirain
    nixirain Posts: 448 Member
    Try this one:

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/03/baked-parmesan-kale-chips.html
  • Bentley2718
    Bentley2718 Posts: 1,689 Member
    I do mine at 225F. They take longer, but burning isn't an issue.
  • california_peach
    california_peach Posts: 1,809 Member
    Here is my recipe. I make them all the time.

    http://www.myveggietable.com/2011/05/kale-chips.html
  • thistimeismytime
    thistimeismytime Posts: 711 Member
    You guys are great! Thanks!! I thought 500 degrees was a little crazy...and it set off my smoke detector too!! Lol!! I'll keep trying with these suggestions. Thanks again!
  • Kalynx
    Kalynx Posts: 707 Member
    lol setting off your smoke detector is the worst.
  • rahrahrita
    rahrahrita Posts: 225 Member
    I do mine at 350 for 15ish minutes and they always turn out great :)
    They shouldn't be brown, but like a dark green.
  • darrcn5
    darrcn5 Posts: 495 Member
    I think 500 is way too hot! I do spinach chips at 300 for 15ish minutes.
  • Jauryn
    Jauryn Posts: 73 Member
    I think 500 is way too hot! I do spinach chips at 300 for 15ish minutes.

    Oh never thought of doing spinach chips before; How do you prep them?
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