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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Recipes

    Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips

    Published: Oct 9, 2011 · Updated: Jul 21, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Who needs potato chips when you can have kale chips? These Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips are just as tasty as any name-brand potato chips—and they're healthier!

    Salt and vinegar kale chips on a plate

    Snacking is a part of life, but wouldn't it be great to have a healthy snack easily available to you instead of those chemical-filled cookies or crackers? Kale chips to the rescue!

    This recipe comes from The Cleaner Plate Club* by Beth Bader and Ali Benjamin (Storey Publishing). Thanks to Ali and Beth, we can all enjoy snack time without feeling guilty!

    How to Make Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips

    1. Preheat oven.
    2. Wash kale and tear into bite-size pieces.
    3. Toss kale pieces with olive oil and—optional—balsamic vinegar.
    4. Oil a baking sheet.
    5. Place the kale pieces in a single layer on the baking sheet, and sprinkle with kosher salt to taste.
    6. Bake for about 6 minutes, then stir and turn the kale. Bake for another 6–9 minutes.

    Full directions on how to make Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips are in the printable recipe card below.

    Tips & Tricks for Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips

    Different Spices

    If you don't love the flavor of salt and vinegar, feel free to change it up! Instead of balsamic vinegar, use your favorite spice blend or seasoning to flavor your kale chips.

    However, don't forget the olive oil! The oil is what will keep your spices stuck to your chips.

    Testing Doneness

    In the end, you want your kale chips to be both crispy and bright green. If they start to brown, they can taste burnt. If you find that your chips are browning before the kale gets crispy, reduce the oven temperature.

    Salt and vinegar kale chips recipe

    Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips

    Who needs potato chips when you can have kale chips? These Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips are just as tasty as any name-brand potato chips—and they're healthier!
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    Course: Appetizer / side dish, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: how to make kale chips, kale chips recipe, Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 71kcal
    Author: Veg Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • 1 bunch kale about 12 ounces
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar optional
    • kosher salt
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Wash the kale, dry thoroughly in a salad spinner, and tear into bite-size pieces.
    • Toss kale pieces into a large bowl with the olive oil and—optional—balsamic vinegar. Rub the leaves to make sure each one gets coated with oil. This will make sure that your kale chips crisp up well.
    • Oil a baking sheet.
    • Place the kale pieces in a single layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt to taste.
    • Bake for about 6 minutes, then stir and turn the kale. Bake for another 6–9 minutes. Remove crisp pieces as they reach the desired stage to prevent burning and to allow the remaining kale chips to get even heat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 73mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1424IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
    Vegan-ize any recipe!Grab our free vegan cheat sheet, packed with my favorite easy substitutions to make any recipe vegan.

    *This post contains affiliate links. If the product is purchased by linking through this review, VegKitchen receives a modest commission, which helps maintain our site and helps it to continue growing!

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    1. John Smith says

      March 14, 2012 at 8:24 am

      Thanks for this recipe. I'll try it with the vinegar, it'll add that extra zing that wakes me up!!

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