FOOD & COOKING WITH CHEF ROSS
Kale Chips
Preparation: 10 minutes · Baking: 20–30 minutes · Serves: 6 people
What you need
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Optional flavours
- ½ teaspoon garlic granules
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
Use one or combine them. If using both garlic and onion, start with ¼ teaspoon of each.
Equipment
- Fan-forced oven and oven mitts
- Baking tray and baking paper
- Large mixing bowl
Let’s make it

STEP 1
Prepare — about 10 min
Heat oven to 120°C fan-forced.
Wash kale.
Pull leaves away from thick stems, tear into small pieces and dry very well.

STEP 2
Coat and spread
Put kale in a bowl.
Add olive oil and any optional garlic granules, onion powder or nutritional yeast.
Mix gently.
Spread in one layer on a lined tray.
Sprinkle lightly with salt.

STEP 3
Bake — about 20–30 min
Bake for 20–30 minutes.
Check regularly, turn leaves if needed, and take out when dry and crisp.
Do not let them burn.

STEP 4
Cool and enjoy
Use oven mitts to take out tray.
Let kale cool briefly and enjoy fresh.
Serving and storage
- Best eaten fresh.
- Let cool completely before putting in an airtight container.
- Store plain dry chips airtight for about 2–3 days for best quality.
- Discard if damp or mouldy.
- Vegan and vegetarian.
- Gluten-free only with suitable seasonings and no cross-contact.
Recipe ©2026 Deaf Chef Ross. Check labels for allergens. Follow appliance and storage instructions. Times and servings are estimates. Images are illustrative. Sources: NSW Food Authority; Victorian Government. Generated by ChatGPT for Deaf Chef Ross (C)2026.
