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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers / Small Bites

    Modified: Feb 17, 2023 · Published: Jul 24, 2021 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Nacho Kale Chips

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    These spicy baked Nacho Kale Chips will satisfy your craving for a crunchy snack. They keep for a week. 

    Nacho Kale Chips in a colorful bowl.

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    I can't get enough kale chips lately. I have been on a roll trying out new flavors.

    They satisfy my craving for a crunchy snack, while getting more greens into my diet. These Nacho Kale Chips have all the flavors of nachos in a healthy package.

    It's easy to eat a large bunch of kale when they are baked into kale chips! If these are too spicy for you, try my Kale Chips with Nutritional Yeast.

    Another way to use the nacho seasoning is Crispy Nacho Chickpeas.

    Another fun snack is my Pizza Flavored Popcorn.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love Them
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • Should I Remove The Stems?
    • How to Remove The Stems
    • What Type of Kale Should I use?
    • Other Ways To Use Nutritional Yeast
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Kale Chips
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You'll Love Them

    • They're crunchy and flavorful.
    • They are a great way to get in more veggies.
    • Replace your potato chips with these to get your snack fix.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Nacho Kale Chips ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Kale leaves: I prefer the curly varieties. You could use whatever variety you want.
    • Nutritional yeast: Adds a cheesy flavor. You try store-bought or homemade vegan parmesan.
    • Spices: I used a combination of chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. You could adjust the seasoning mix to your liking.
    • Olive oil: Coats the kale and helps distribute the nutritional yeast and spices.
    • Salt: Enhances flavors. I like to use sea salt.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Kale on a cutting board that has been broken into pieces and destemmed.

    Step 1: Wash and dry the kale. Remove the stems and break them into pieces.

    Spices and olive oil in a large mixing bowl.

    Step 2: Add olive oil, nutritional yeast, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt to a large mixing bowl.

    Seasonings in a large mixing bowl with whisk.

    Step 3: Whisk.

    Kale pieces in a mixing bowl with seasonings.

    Step 4: Toss kale in the seasoning mixture.

    Kale pieces with seasoning on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

    Step 5: Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until crispy, flipping halfway through.

    Nacho Kale Chip in hand.

    Should I Remove The Stems?

    Yes, you'll want to remove the stems, including the center rib. They are tough and chewy.

    How to Remove The Stems

    Using a knife, cut right next to the stem on both sides. You can also hold the leaf in your hand and strip the leaves off away from you.

    What Type of Kale Should I use?

    You can use any variety of kale you want. I prefer any of the curly varieties.

    Other Ways To Use Nutritional Yeast

    I use nutritional yeast anywhere I want a cheesy flavor.

    • Tofu Ricotta
    • Smoky Vegan Cheese Ball
    • Silken Tofu Nacho Cheese Sauce
    • Crispy Nacho Roasted Chickpeas
    Nacho Kale Chips in a bowl close up.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    Why are they not crispy?

    If your kale chips aren't crispy, you need to bake them longer.

    How do you keep them crispy?

    If you store kale chips in an airtight container they'll stay crispy. Do NOT put them in the fridge.

    How long do they last?

    These will last for about a week in an airtight container in the pantry.

    Other Kale Chips

    • Wasabi Kale Chips in a wooden bowl.
      Wasabi Kale Chips
    • Sriracha Kale Chips
      Sriracha Kale Chips
    • Ranch Kale Chips
      Ranch Kale Chips
    • BBQ Kale Chips
      BBQ Kale Chips

    Replace chips with baked kale chips. You'll be happy you did.

    If you tried this Nacho Kale Chips Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    📋 Recipe

    Nacho Kale Chips
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    Nacho Kale Chips

    These spicy baked Nacho Kale Chips will satisfy your craving for a crunchy snack. They keep for a week. 
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 408kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • Salt
    • 4 cups kale (1 medium bunch)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 300°F.
    • Mix the olive oil, nutritional yeast, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
    • Wash and dry the kale. Remove stems and break the leaves into pieces.
    • Toss the kale into the mix covering all the pieces.
    • Spread onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 300°F, flip, and bake for 10 minutes more, or until crispy.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 1396mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 27524IU | Vitamin C: 322mg | Calcium: 402mg | Iron: 5mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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