Tell me about Kale chips?

[KpbS]

I've never made them and wonder if they are the type of food you can prepare and then store for a few days or are they pretty much needing to be consumed that day?

Tips/tricks? I'd like to make them as caloric as possible for DS who needs the calories these days.

[georgiegirl]

My kids fight over them. As for storing them, I’ve never had that problem since my kids gobble them all up. I wash the kale, then dry thoroughly. I dry mine in a salad spinner. Then I add some olive oil and massage into the kale. You will need to use your hands. Add salt. Place on cookie sheet so no pieces are overlapping. Bake until done. I think I bake mine at 350 for 10-15 min. You need to watch them at the end, you want them crispy but not burnt. One nice sized bunch of kale makes two trays, which my 3 kids can finish in 5-10 min. I usually use purple kale (which is curly.)


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[mm123]

My kids fight over them. As for storing them, I’ve never had that problem since my kids gobble them all up. I wash the kale, then dry thoroughly. I dry mine in a salad spinner. Then I add some olive oil and massage into the kale. You will need to use your hands. Add salt. Place on cookie sheet so no pieces are overlapping. Bake until done. I think I bake mine at 350 for 10-15 min. You need to watch them at the end, you want them crispy but not burnt. One nice sized bunch of kale makes two trays, which my 3 kids can finish in 5-10 min. I usually use purple kale (which is curly.)


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:yeahthat: I make it the exact same way. Mine also doesn't last more than a day- the kids gobble it up!

If I'm feeling extra lazy, I'll buy a big bag of the pre-washed, pre-chopped kale, which saves the washing/drying time.

[trcy]

Super picky DD loves them. I have never needed to store them because she eats them all as soon as they are done.


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[mmsmom]

My kids love too. I tried buying them once but they hated the store bought ones. They all have flavorings they don’t like. Very easy to make.

[specialp]

There may be a way to store them and I've never really tried to do big batches, but do have leftovers and they aren't as good and crisp the next day when I store them in an airtight container.

[KpbS]

Thanks guys! Very helpful. DH and and I loved them and the kids had mixed reviews. They are going into the regular rotation though! :)

[jgenie]

:yeahthat: I make it the exact same way. Mine also doesn't last more than a day- the kids gobble it up!

If I'm feeling extra lazy, I'll buy a big bag of the pre-washed, pre-chopped kale, which saves the washing/drying time.

Do you remove the stems before baking or leave them on? TIA

[georgiegirl]

Do you remove the stems before baking or leave them on? TIA

I cut out the thick stem.


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