Keto kale chips

Keto kale chips made with kale, olive oil, paprika and garlic powder: crisp, spicy and quickly made in the oven – a savoury low-carb snack.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Total time: 25 min
• Calories: 120 kcal per serving
• Protein: 4 g
• Fat: 9 g
• Carbs: 6 g

Ingredients

• 200 g kale
• Coarse sea salt
• 1-1.5 tbsp olive oil
• 1 pinch of garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika

Method

You’ll need: oven · baking tray · mixing bowl

1. Preheat the oven to 150 °C (130 °C fan) and wash the kale thoroughly. Dry the leaves well so they turn crisp later.
2. Strip the kale from the stalks and put it in a large bowl. Toss it with the olive oil, sea salt, garlic powder and paprika until the leaves are lightly glossy.
3. Spread the kale loosely over baking trays. The leaves shouldn't overlap so they dry evenly.
4. Bake the chips at 150 °C for 12–15 min until the edges are dry and crisp. Let the moisture escape and keep an eye on the leaves towards the end – they darken quickly.
5. Take the chips out of the oven and let them cool briefly; they'll get even crisper.
6. Serve them as a snack or as a topping for salad and soup.

Good to know

When you're in the mood for something salty and crunchy, these kale chips are just right. They're simple, spicy and have that slightly bitter roasted flavour that makes you want more straight away.

Swaps

Olive oil → avocado oil (stable at high heat, milder flavour) Paprika → turmeric + black pepper (spicier, no nightshade) Garlic powder → onion powder (milder) Coarse sea salt → herb salt without additives (more flavour, less salt needed)

Allergens

The recipe is naturally free from the most common allergens; sensitive people may want to check how well they tolerate garlic powder and paprika, and for children or during pregnancy it's unremarkable in normal kitchen amounts.

Frequently asked questions

Which vitamins is kale particularly known for?

Kale is best known for vitamin K and vitamin C, plus folate and carotenoids such as beta-carotene and lutein.

What does olive oil add to this recipe?

Olive oil mostly contains monounsaturated fats, mainly oleic acid. Depending on the quality, it also contains smaller amounts of vitamin E and plant phenols.

Does garlic powder always agree with a sensitive digestion?

Not necessarily. In some people, garlic can irritate the stomach or cause discomfort if the gut is sensitive, especially in concentrated powder form.

Does paprika contain significant nutrients?

In small amounts, paprika provides pigments from the carotenoid group and some provitamin A. As it's used sparingly, its overall contribution stays rather small.

Does kale contain special plant compounds?

Yes, kale contains glucosinolates and other plant compounds, which are behind its slightly bitter, cabbagey flavour – something you taste clearly in these chips.

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