14 December, 2012

Smoked Paprika Kale Crisps

I have tried several variations of kale chip recipes and this one is by far my favorite. There are a couple things that make it stand out from the rest:

- The author bakes the chips at 300 degrees. A majority of the recipes I have tried are 350 degrees or above in which the chips tend to brown too fast and unevenly.
- The author "had me" at smoked paprika. If you don't know how I feel about smoked paprika you can read about it here.

Smoked Paprika Kale Crisps
2 bunches of kale
1 Tbsp olive oil
Smoked Paprika and salt

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Rinse the kale and tear into large chip size pieces. In a bowl, toss the kale with olive oil and use your hands to rub the oil onto the kale leaves. Sprinkle generously with smoked paprika and less generously with salt. On a baking sheet, bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges of the kale raise slightly and start to brown and are crisp to the touch. Watch it closely and check often because they will go from perfect to overdone in a second. The crisps are best when served immediately as a snack or appetizer.