These miso sesame kale chips are a crispy snack that is full of flavor! Learn how to make the best kale chips recipe - super easy, tasty snacking.
recipe originally published October 21, 2011
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Kale Chips
These Miso Sesame Kale Chips are my favorite variation of kale chips. I have been making the same recipe for years, and we still love it as much as the first time. I crave the flavors.
The tangy miso with crunchy sesame seeds are an irresistible combination. I wish you could taste them now!
How To Make Kale Chips
Kale is a difficult vegetable for some. I get it - the flavor is pretty bitter and bold. Kale leaves are rough and tough.
Kale takes some finessing. Some massaging.
You can get rid of the bitter flavor!
These Miso Sesame Kale Chips are super easy to make. The most time consuming aspect is the wait as they dehydrate.
Scrub the kale. Once it is dry, tear it into small pieces, removing the ribbing and stems. Brush with miso dressing, sprinkle on some sesame seeds, throw in the oven or dehydrator.
That's it! Find something to do for an hour... then snack!
Tips for the best
- It is important to wash and completely dry the kale before dehydrating it. You can really scrub a leaf of kale, to clean it and soften it a bit. Making sure the kale is completely dry ensures a crispy chip, even if you are applying a light sauce, like this recipe. A soggy chip will take a long time to dehydrate, and may never crisp.
- whether you are using this Miso Sesame Kale Chip recipe or something simple like a drizzle of oil and spices, GO LIGHTLY on the oil / sauce you use. don't dunk the chips into the sauce, use a brush or lightly apply with your fingers.
What Type of Kale is Best for chips?
There are a couple types of kale. You can use all of it for chips but there are some types that make better chips than others.
The two best types of kale for chips:
- lacinato or "dino" kale: the only thing I really do with lacinato kale is chips. they are sturdy and don't fall apart.
- curly kale: my favorite kale chip! compared to lacinato, curly kale is more delicate. I like the curly edges, they get really crisp.
Can you bake kale chips?
No dehydrator? No problem!
You can bake kale chips too, and the baked version is just as good. Preheat your oven to a low setting. Lower temperatures work best for kale chips - so you'll still have the wait.
These kale chips are worth the wait! See recipe for exact temperature and time.
How Do You Keep Kale Chips Crisp?
Store kale chips (if there are any left?) in an airtight container or baggie at room temperature. There is no need to refrigerate kale chips - they'd likely wilt.
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Miso Sesame Kale Chips
a crispy kale chip recipe that brings layers of flavor! the perfect snack.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons miso paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- juice of one lemon
- 1 green onion, minced fine
- 1 bunch kale
- 3+ tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk together miso, oil, lemon juice and minced onion.
- Wash and completely dry kale.
- Tear / cut leaves into small pieces, removing ribs and stems.
- Massaging with your hands or using a pastry brush, lightly coat kale pieces with miso dressing.
- Sprinkle surface of kale chips with sesame seeds.
- Arrange in single layer on baking pan or dehydrator sheet.
- Oven: bake at 250-275 for 45 – 60 minutes*.
- Dehydrator: 145 for 2-3 hours*.
- *Depending on thickness of dressing application, these times may vary. I made these a second time with a thicker application of miso dressing, dehydrated for four hours. Check and flip.
Notes
vegan and gluten free
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 19Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 183mgCarbohydrates: 2gNet Carbohydrates: 1gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I don't know why I never try miso. I think I would like it. Kale chips...I LOVE! Tony hates the way they make the house smell and he thinks they taste like eating grass, but Max and I go nuts for them! I hope you have a great weekend my friend!
spabettie says
that's funny, I've heard that they smell bad... I have made them in the oven before and didn't get that, so I thought it was a dehydrator thing (or I was making something else at the same time...)
but THESE... my kitchen smelled of miso and it was glorious! 😀
katie says
Oh I am SUCH a miso fan, these look awesome girl!
A dehydrator is something I do want one day, when i have more kitchen space ; )
Happy Weekend! xoxo <3
spabettie says
if you like miso you would LOVE these!! seriously - could. not. stop. eating. 😉 you could make them in the oven...
Lindsay @ Lindsay's List says
Ok...so now you're making me want a Juicer AND a dehydrator!! Not fair. 😉
spabettie says
girl, I know! these you could make in the oven, totally! juicer, *sigh* I wish I could give EVERYONE a juicer!! 😀
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I tried making kale chips once and it was a major fail. I'm sure I did it wrong. I'll try them in the dehydrator next time around. I'm a HUGE fan of kale; I could eat bunches of it at once. So good. 😀
spabettie says
oh, me too, kale was my newfound love this summer. juicing, salads, anything! Basil likes it too, so I "drop" a piece every now and then when cooking... 😉
what happened when you made kale chips? just didn't crisp?
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
No, the exact opposite: They turned to dust!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Yummy. I love kale chips but have only made them a few times. I tend to use up my bunch of kale for a single dish and don't set any aside for kale chips. And I do like miso - though I don't think of it as a strong flavor. Maybe that's just me?
spabettie says
hmm, kinda strong to me? well, a miso paste is anyway... definitely prominent? I had to buy extra with the intention of making chips - my kale goes quick around here too!
Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} says
I love miso AND kale chips, so this is perfect! No dehydrator though. One of these days I'll add it to my ever-growing list of kitchen appliances. 🙂
spabettie says
these really are so good... maybe make as a salad instead? 😉 I haven't tried this recipe in the oven, but I don't see why it wouldn't work?
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
love them AND the oven format . I have both a dehyd and an oven and use my oven 99 to 1 over the dehyd. I would not want to wait many hours to enjoy one of these 🙂
spabettie says
yep, pretty easy to make these in the oven (do you do the open oven door thing??) but I am SO excited for a dehydrator. I've wanted one for years! 😀
Victoria (District Chocoholic) says
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh dehydrator. Do you follow Valerie from City-Life-Eats? She puts hers to work nonstop.
spabettie says
nope, I don't think so?? but I will now! weeee! (thank you!) 😀
Curt says
Something I've never tried, but certainly would like to.
spabettie says
Curt the flavors are really good! 🙂
JL goes Vegan says
One word: YUM.
spabettie says
indeed.