Kale Chips

From: Chef #987698

On Jul 6, 2009

Excellent recipe! Garlic and herb seasoning and crushed red pepper took these to the next leve. I brought these to a 4th of July party, and all my relatives loved them! Healthier and more savory than potato chips...I can't stop eating these!

From: ccferne

On Jun 29, 2009

I'd like to know how large a 'bunch' this recipe is based on. I used ONE bunch (typical size at our farmers' market) and had too many 2" squares for any bowl in the house. So I mixed them with the vinegar, oil, and salt in a big restaurant pan, and baked them in an even bigger one (almost 30" long and maybe 4" deep). This was my second try at this recipe, and to avoid the burning I experienced the first time, I set the oven at 300 and checked/shook/stirred them every ten minutes. I lost track of how many times I did this, but it took at least an hour. At that time, the 'chips' fit the pan in a single layer. They're great! Next time think I'll mix and bake in the same huge pan.

From: Roosie

On Aug 12, 2005

Really interesting almost melt-in-your-mouth texture to these with an intense dark "green" flavor. I found that I would have liked a little more vinegar flavor, but I think had I chopped it up a little smaller that would have helped. Be especially careful with the bits near the stems - when cooked thouroughly the texture will be like the airiest potato chips ever, but when undercooked, rather chewy. I used no where near the amount of salt called for, so be sure to use your discretion for that. A great healthy snack and lovely unusual way to use up those super-nutritious greens.

From: Chef 148068

On Dec 5, 2005

I had such high hopes for this, and I am sorry to say it fell a bit flat for us. It was very crispy, yes, salty, yes, good combination of ingredients, but still kinda bitter, it reminded me of ashes in the fireplace after you burn paper..you know the kind that are so lightweight they fly around the room? Not to mention, the house took on a very bitter, kale smell. Not a winner for us.