In the Kitchen With...Kale
Kale Chips
Apr 22, 2013 by | photo by Daniel Krieger |
You can bling up these kale chips with additional seasonings. Paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, lemon zest, almost anything that tastes good on potato chips will taste swell on kale chips. Add them when you sprinkle the kale with salt. If you really want to convert non-kale-eaters, sprinkle the kale with finely grated Parmesan cheese (use your Microplane) before baking.–Timothy Ferriss
Tim Ferriss fans can attest to the fact that the man seems to get more outta life than many of us. And yet we all have just 24 hours in a day. To that end, the book from which this recipe comes isn’t just a cookbook. It’s a manual on life. Witness just a glimpse of what we’re talking about.
Kale Chips Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale (regular or lacinato)
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt to taste
Directions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat.
- 2. Tear the kale into bite-size pieces, leaving them on the largeish side as they’ll shrink during roasting. Remove the thick fibrous stems from the leaves and discard or save them for juicing or smoothie-ing.
- 3. Rinse the kale pieces under cool running water and pat them completely dry. Let them rest at room temperature on a baking sheet or a kitchen towel for at least an hour or perhaps a few hours, as the kale needs to be absolutely, completely, undeniably dry or it won’t crisp properly during roasting.
- 4. Spread the kale on the baking sheets or dump it in a large bowl. Dribble a very small amount of oil over the kale, partly covering the opening of the oil bottle with your thumb to control the rate of release. Toss the leaves with your hands, rubbing the oil into each and every leaf to ensure the kale is completely coated with oil.
- 5. Spread the kale in a single layer on the baking sheets. You need to make certain that no leaves overlap, as this will lead to soggy, gross edges, crying children, and whimpering puppies.
- 6. Sprinkle the kale with salt.
- 7. Bake until the edges are lightly browned but not so browned as burnt toast. Take a nibble at about 15 minutes, and if it seems like it’s good, you’re done. Otherwise, if it still needs more crisping, check again in a few minutes. Bake for no more than 20 minutes total. Transfer the kale to a sheet of parchment paper to cool to room temperature.
