I made these super healthy salt and vinegar kale chips the other night before dinner, and was shocked, I mean absolutely shocked, that my children ate them. Not only did they boys eat these, they loved them. Trust me, while these kale chips are healthy, this is a sophisticated flavor combination for children.
Also, a word of warning, these gluten free kale chips are very salty. So, if you don’t care for salt as much as we do in this household, take your salt down for this recipe. You may also want to try experimenting and increasing the apple cider vinegar if the flavor of mouth puckering sour is your thing.
I know these kale chips may sound very healthy and not all that appetizing, however, just so you know, they lasted all of 4 minutes in my house and when I looked at the platter I had served them on, the boys had divided them up into “sides,” as in this is MY side, and that is YOUR side. So all I can really say is, hooray for healthy Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips!
Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips
Ingredients
- 2 heads curly kale (10 oz)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons celtic sea salt
Instructions
- Tear kale into 3-inch pieces, discarding stems
- Place kale in a large bowl
- Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, then sprinkle with salt
- Massage seasoning into kale
- Spread kale onto 2 baking sheets
- Bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes until dry and crispy
- Cool 10 minutes
- Serve
Here are some more kale chip recipes you might enjoy:
–Kale Chips (with nutritional yeast, tamari and sesame oil) from Cooks4Seasons
-Wasabi Garlic Kale Chips from Affairs of Living
–Kale-Dust from Smitten Kitchen
–Lemon Kale Chips from Elana’s Pantry
Jenny says
I’m Canadian and there is a big place in my heart for salt and vinegar chips ; ) These look tasty, and so easy! Can’t wait to try this recipe.
Linda Johnson says
Outrageous! I must try them! I like the tamari, sesame oil version too.
Pamela says
Just tried my first batch of these! Just wondering about the best way to store these! They are tasty!
Kathleen says
Those look so good! I think I’ll try them with white wine vinegar, which I only discovered a few months ago and is now my favorite vinegar.
Kaila says
Just made them (but with white wine vinegar)! They were SO good – wish I had more kale :(
Pamela says
Great comments! I would like to learn from Jessica and others about what dehyrator they recommend. ALso perhaps the exact recipe for her blended kale chips? I’m trying to use low temps to preserve nutrients. I soak and slow roast nuts in the oven at 140 for 24 hours (a al Nourishing Traditions) but don’t like leaving the oven on for that long- would love to use the dehyration method instead. Does anyone know if there is a taste difference re oven vs dehydrator?
Thanks everyone!
Jessica says
Pamela,
I have made them both ways, they are crunchier in the oven, not so crunchy in the dehydrator.
Michele says
I have a bunch of collard greens right now… I would make these in the dehydrator, but have any of y’all tried it with collards or other greens?
Caitlyn says
That is great to massage the salt into the kale first. Known to bring out the natural healthy benefits already in the kale. I am definitely going to be trying these! Thanks for the idea!!
Amanda Johnson says
I just make Kale chips for the first time last weekend. My first thought was to try and make Salt and Vinegar ones the next time! Thanks so much for the recipe!
PS: Really enjoyed meeting you yesterday!
Andrea says
Headed to the store for a head of kale right now! Sounds wonderful!
Michelle S. says
MMMM. I love salt and vinegar chips and kale chips too. What a great marriage of the two! Can’t wait to try this out.