Discover the irresistible taste of homemade kale crisps. Learn how to make your own crispy, flavourful snacks at home.
If you had told me ten years ago that I’d devour an entire bowl of kale in one sitting, I’d have laughed at you. Kale crisps are now one of my favourite treats, and thanks to owning my own dehydrator, I can make them myself at home!
These little morsels of paprika and chilli-spiked awesomeness, on the other hand, are totally moreish. You’d never know you were eating a bowl of what is often considered a healthy superfood.
Ingredients
- 100 grams kale, stalks removed
- olive oil
- sea salt, to taste
- chilli flakes, to taste
- smoked paprika to taste
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Instructions
- Wash the kale and discard any tough stalks. Tear the kale into small bite-sized pieces.
- Place the kale leaves in a bowl and drizzle with a tablespoon of good-quality olive oil. Use your hands to coat the kale leaves well.
- Sprinkle the kale with the spices and use your hands to toss it to coat it well.
- Arrange the coated kale leaves on the racks of a dehydrator, pop the lid on and leave for 3-5 hours until the kale is dry and crispy.
- Allow to cool and store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Recipe Difficulty Levels
Easy
Requires basic cooking skills and ingredients you most likely already have in your kitchen.
Moderate
Requires more experience, preparation and/or cooking time. You may have to source special ingredients.
Challenging
Recipes requiring more advanced skills and experience and maybe some special equipment.
Chilli and Paprika Spiked Kale Crisps
Ingredients
- 100 grams Shetland kale stalks removed
- olive oil
- Shetland sea salt to taste
- chilli flakes to taste
- smoked paprika to taste
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Equipment
Instructions
- Wash 100 grams Shetland kale and discard any tough stalks. Tear the kale into small bite-sized pieces.
- Place into a bowl and drizzle with a tablespoon or two of good-quality olive oil. Use your hands to coat the kale leaves well.
- Sprinkle the kale with Shetland sea salt, chilli flakes and smoked paprika to taste, and use your hands to toss to coat well.
- Arrange the coated kale leaves on the racks of a dehydrator, pop the lid on and leave for 3-5 hours until the kale is dry and crispy.
- Allow to cool and store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
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i really want a dehydrator – do you think you’ll use it long term?
i’m also a big fan of kale crisps, to be honest, it’s the best that kale is ever going to taste lol
I didn’t know dehydraters were a thing! I love Kale crisps so I’ll have to have a look at getting one of these 🙂
I’ve wanted a dehydrator since that The Apprentice episode! These looks so tasty.
Ah my work colleague has bought of these! She’s always snacking on beetroot!
I like the idea of a dehydrator as I always burn kale in the oven, so I just don’t make the chips now which is a shame.
Wow what a cool idea, these look so delicious. I’ve tried to make them before in the oven but they do go just that bit too bitter. In the dehydrator they seem to stay much brighter and greener as well as crispier – very tempted to run out and grab one! (Especially seeing your gorgeous tomatoes too!)
I’m so tempted by a dehydrator for fruits as well as kale chips. I have made kale chips using the deep fry method and whilst they taste divine they can hardly keep their healthy connotations 😉
These sound really yummy which I never expected to say about kale. I would love to give them a try but I don’t own a dehydrator.
I have not tried these before but they look really delicious x
i absolutely love the sound of these, but don’t have a dehydrator. I honestly don’t think I would use it enough to justify the cost 🙁
I always used to think kale chips were a weird fad as well, but I LOVE crispy kale now. The flavour changes so much when it gets crispy!
These kale crisps sound so flavourful! Can’t wait to give these a try!
I’ve been wanting to try kale crisps for a while now. They sound healthy, tasty and worth making!
I had a dehydrator years ago but gave it to my mom. Now your making me think I need one again! I do love kale chips and I love the flavors you have and what you did in this recipe.
I am yet to try Kale Chips. I think I should now after reading this post.
I’m late to the party and haven’t tried kale chips still but I really must. I love a gadget and a dehydrator is on my list!
I am not big of kale but the kale crisps I like weirdly enough as I feel it taste better like that lol
Oh I really like the kale crisps idea. I just picked up some kale the other day too!
I have never tried kale chips and I am not usually a fan of kale but I feel like the paprika might make it taste real good!
I was thinking about buying a dehydrator, but for placenta not veggies! I changed my mind at the last minute! H x
These look so delicious and I could quite happily sit and eat the bowl full. Unfortunately I have not got space in my kitchen for another appliance lol x
Ohh these sound delicious – I have to admit I am a fan of kale so I would love to try these x
Ooh now these sound absolutely delightful, I love Paprika on anything x
This sounds yummy, I now want a dehydrator too what a great gadget.
I’ve tried kale crisps before but not really thought about making my own. I’ve never been too good with vegetable crisps as I either make them soggy or rock solid x
I am obsessed with kale crisps, although I have never done them in a dehydrator – maybe I will give that a go. I love adding chilli to mine. I add chilli to everything though haha.
I recently had Kale Crisps at my cousins house but she never used a fancy dehydrator that you have. I must find out how she did hers and pass on your chilli spiked recipe