Spicy Cheezy Kale Chips (Nut Free, Seed Free, Oil Free)
Flavor inspired by Part-TimeHealthNut.com
Author:Jasmine Briones / Sweet Simple Vegan
Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:8 hours 12 mins
Total Time:8 hours 32 minutes
Yield:1-3
Category:Snack
Cuisine:Vegan, Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 bunch kale
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. smoky paprika
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/8 tsp. cumin
1/8 tsp. cayenne
1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Optional: 3/4 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and destem the kale, then rip into bite-sized pieces. Dry as best you can with a salad spinner or paper towels/a dish towel. Place in a large bowl, set aside.
Combine spices water and lemon juice into a bowl, and stir until a sauce consistency is reached.
Pour over the kale, and massage until the all of the kale is covered. Let it sit covered for 10 minutes to marinate.
Place the kale on your baking sheet, evenly spaced apart. (Not all of the kale will fit , and the number of batches with vary with the size of your tray).
Cook for 12 minutes, but watch it closely to make sure it doesn’t burn. At this point, you can either flip them and back for another 8-10 minutes, or remove and dehydrate for 5-7 hours at 120 degrees F, or until crispy.