How to Dehydrate Banana Chips Recipe
Learn how to make crispy and delicious dehydrated banana chips at home. This simple recipe guides you through slicing, pretreating to prevent browning, and drying bananas using a food dehydrator for perfectly preserved fruit snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 hours
- Total Time: 12 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Dehydrating
- Cuisine: Universal
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Fruits
- 7 Large Bananas (cut into 1/4 inch slices)
Pretreatment Solution
- Fresh Fruit Pretreatment Method (such as lemon juice or ascorbic acid solution) to prevent browning
Instructions
- Peel and Slice: Peel one banana at a time and slice it into 1/4 inch thick slices to ensure even drying.
- Pretreat: Dip the banana slices into a pretreatment solution (like lemon juice or ascorbic acid) to prevent the bananas from browning during dehydration.
- Arrange: Place the banana slices on dehydrator trays, making sure to leave space between each slice for proper air circulation.
- Fill Trays: Repeat the slicing and pretreatment for all bananas, filling all the dehydrator trays without overcrowding.
- Load Dehydrator: Stack the trays onto the base of the dehydrator and secure the lid in place.
- Set Temperature: Turn on the dehydrator and set the temperature to 135°F (57°C), which is ideal for drying fruit.
- Dehydrate: Let the banana chips dry for 6 to 12 hours. Every 3 to 4 hours, rotate the trays to promote even drying and check the progress as dehydration time can vary.
- Cool: Once the banana chips are dry and crisp, allow them to cool completely to avoid condensation inside storage containers.
- Conditioning (Optional): For best results, condition the chips by storing them loosely covered for 7-10 days to equalize moisture before final storage.
- Store: Store the cooled banana chips in airtight containers in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness and crispiness.
Notes
- Cut banana slices uniformly to ensure even drying.
- Pretreatment helps maintain color and flavor by preventing enzymatic browning.
- Rotate trays regularly during dehydration for consistent drying.
- Conditioning the chips is optional but recommended for optimal texture and storage longevity.
- Store in airtight containers to prevent moisture absorption and prolong shelf life.
