Lemon Zest Kale Chips
Lemon Zest Kale Chips are a delicious and healthy snack that's easy to make. You'll need a small bunch of kale (about 200 grams), cleaned and dried, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the grated zest of one lemon, and a bit of sea salt. Start by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F). Remove the kale's hard stems and tear the leaves into big pieces, about the size of a chip. Spread the kale on a baking tray lined with paper, making sure they're in a single layer. Drizzle olive oil over the kale, add lemon zest for a fresh flavor, and sprinkle with sea salt to taste. Bake in the oven for 10-13 minutes until they're crispy. Watch them so they don't get too brown, as they can taste bitter if overdone. Let the chips cool down before you enjoy them or store them in an airtight container.
- 200 grams Small Bunch of Kale
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Grated Zest of Lemon
- Sea Salt
- Starting Off
Preheat oven to a 180°C (350°F/Gas Mark 4). This is the perfect temperature to crisp up the kale without burning it.
- Prepping the Kale
Take your kale and strip away the tough stems; these won't crisp up well. Then, tear the leafy parts into large chip-sized pieces. Think about the size of a Pringle for a good guide.
- Arranging for Roasting
Lay out the kale on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Aim for a single layer, though you might need to do a couple of batches. Now's the time to evenly drizzle your olive oil over the kale. Add a sprinkle of lemon zest for that zingy flavor and a pinch of salt to enhance the taste.
- Roasting to Perfection
Slide the tray into your preheated oven and let the kale roast for about 10-13 minutes. Keep an eye on them! If they start to brown too much, give some leaves a flip to avoid them turning bitter from over-roasting.
- Cooling Down
Once they're mostly crisp and done to your liking, take the kale chips out and let them cool down completely. This not only stops the cooking process but also helps them crisp up even more. Once cool, store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh and crunchy.
