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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Swit says
if only these came packaged like potato chips !
they look amazing, i'm more certain that i want a dehydrator....thanks !i think i'm a new follower, i love your food !
spabettie says
hello Swit! thank you for saying hello! these were really very good - I have not tried the oven myself, but I have heard that things like these will work in an oven (until you get a dehydrator) 😀
Adrienne says
these sound fantastic, and the pics are GORGEOUS. you are multi talented!
spabettie says
thank you, Adrienne!
Pamela Fox says
We made this last night, our very first recipe with the dehydrator. They were super yummy, thanks for the recipe!
I posted a pic on my blog: http://pamelagoesprimal.com/post/12421377238/miso-sesame-kale-chips
spabettie says
hi Pamela! I am SO happy you loved these as much as we did - they are very difficult to keep around, yes? I (finally!) just got my dehydrator too and this was my first recipe! 😀 enjoy, can't wait to see what else you make - interested in the result of zucchini chips! Cheers!
Kelly C. says
very creative, I bet they taste amazing!!!
spabettie says
thank you, Kelly! they are pretty dang good! 😀
Ashley says
You've just inspired me - I was always nervous to try these in the oven, but yours look so delicious I've got to make them now!
spabettie says
I hope you do - let me know how they turn out, Ashley!! ENJOY!!
Niki M. says
Seriously? You have become one of my new top followers 😀
spabettie says
aw! thank you, Niki!! 😀 yay!
Sam says
unreal! miso is such a great flavor (I love that you said umami!!!) and this makes me want to try kale chips on my own. love the sesame seeds too, adds another dimension to the chip!
spabettie says
thanks, Sam! I hope you do make these, they are AMAZING! 😀
lindsay says
I have loved catching up on your blog tonight and seeing so many fabulous recipes I need to try! Beautiful pics too, as always 🙂
I want a dehydrator soooo badly. Dehydrator and a vitamix are my last two kitchen essentials. But one thing at a time I suppose. I got a new juicer a few weeks ago that I'm soooo in love with!! I can't wait to see all your new dehydrator creations!!!
sarah@spinach and spice says
I still have never made my own kale chips. D'oh.
Now I need an oven! Any suggestions on making these in the micro? 😉
Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit says
haha that's the worst - when you're home alone and you just start baking, then eating, then next thing you know there's none left for your partner. Generally someone would just hide the evidence but when you have a blog, you know that conversation is going to come up when they see a recipe on your site that they've never tried "hey! I didn't get to try these, what the heck?".... that happens a lot around here!