Garlicky Kale Chips

More and more people are looking for snacks that have some nutritional value. These garlicky kale chips fit the bill. Kale is actually a member of the cabbage family (who knew?). The leaves may be curly, smooth, purple, or green.

One cup of kale packs a vitamin and mineral wallop. It has bountiful amounts of Vitamin A, K, B6, and C, along with Manganese, Calcium, Copper, and Potassium. That’s quite a resume for a simple leafy green. Combine that with having little in the way of calories, kale can proudly stand as one of the most nutrient-packed foods in the world.

Ingredients

1 pound Kale (both green and purple for presentation purposes)
¾ tsp garlic salt
¼ tsp fine, dried parsley
Pinch sugar
2 cups frying oil

Instructions

Cut off the dense ends of the Kale leaves.
Rinse them thoroughly.
Pat dry with paper towels (they MUST be dry before frying).
Stack the leaves about 5 high, and cut them into 3 pieces lengthwise.
Repeat the cutting until all the leaves are done.
Mix together the garlic, parsley, and sugar. Set aside.
Set up your fryer to 350 degrees F.
Also, put out a bowl lined with paper towels.
Place small handfuls of the kale into the oil for 25 seconds.
Remove with a strainer and transfer to the bowl.
Sprinkle some of the herb mixture on top.
Remove the paper towels and place them on top of the first fried batch of Kale.
If the paper towels appear too oily, replace them before you fry the next batch.
Repeat until you’ve deep-fried all the Kale.
They are really great fresh but once cool you can store extra in a food storage bag.