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Crispy Cucumber Chips

March 7, 2013 by jlpenner 32 Comments

Cucumber Chips

Cucumber Chips OK.. so these Cucumber chips sound a bit strange.. but my zucchini chips were such a hit I want to make more chips for you.

And they turned out great.. at least I am judging that by the fact that my girls got home, saw them on the table and started shoving handfuls in their mouths. They were gone in about one minute.. What a way to get your kids to eat veggies.. lol.

I used my Mandoline slicer again, on thin.. next time I will try the thick blade and see if I like that, too, for a thicker chip. These are more of “crisps”. There is no oil in this recipe and I went simple on the seasoning.. just vinegar and salt. But I think dill and maybe even garlic would be good and kind of pickley.. Something for next time.

The mandoline is essential for making the thin slices you will need for this recipe.  If you try cutting the cucumber with a knife they may take a lot longer in the dehydrator.

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I love this Müeller Spiral-Ultra 4-Blade Spiralizer, 8 in 1 tool because it does a bunch of jobs in one.

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I also use my dehydrator (which I love btw) but if you don’t have one try baking in your oven at a low temperature.dehydrated cucumber chips buy5

BTW- I love having a dehydrator.  I will admit it doesn’t get used all the time, but when I do use it I am so grateful to have it. This Nesco Snackmaster Pro Food Dehydrator has over 2000 reviews and close to 5 stars!

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In addition to the crispy cucumber chips, make sure to check out all my vegetable chips recipes:

  • Parmesan Garlic Zucchini Chips
  • Green Bean Chips
  • Salt and Pepper Kale Chips

Let me know if you plan to try them in comments! And what flavoring or dip might you use?

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Crispy Cucumber Chips

Crispy Cucumber Chips

10 minPrep Time

4 hrCook Time

4 hr, 10 Total Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 large cucumber peeled and sliced thin (about 4 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium bow whisk together vinegar and salt
  2. Add sliced cucumbers and toss until evenly coated
  3. Arrange slices on dehydrator trays
  4. Dehydrate on 135 degrees for 4 hours
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Comments

  1. joy says

    March 8, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    mmmmm...
    Reply
  2. Joleen says

    April 9, 2013 at 11:51 am

    Did you figure out some yummy dill/garlic combinations? I think im going to go experiment now :)
    Reply
    • frugal jen says

      April 9, 2013 at 4:44 pm

      not really.. but I would maybe do 1/4 tsp garlic powder and just as much dill.
      Reply
  3. Joleen says

    April 9, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    I am done my experiment, although interesting I don’t think these are for me (taste wise). I think it’s important to say use fresh cucumbers. Although it tasted ok before drying one of my cucumbers were starting to go soft and had a more sour taste after drying. I tried this with field and English cucumber and probably wouldn’t make a difference. I cut one on the thinnest setting and one at 1/8th which now I think should be the minimum thickness. Also I tried a bit plan of each kind of cucumber and some dill and some garlic ones (sprinkles seasoning until it ‘looked ok’) which were all ok, still an interesting taste almost like plain pumpkin seeds I think. Happy dehydrating ya all.
    Reply
  4. Linda Merillat Komondy says

    November 9, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    These look and sound delicious. One question; assuming you didn't eat them all at once, how long will they keep and should they be refrigerated?
    Reply
    • jlpenner says

      November 9, 2013 at 9:49 pm

      They are completely dried, so no refridg needed, and they would probably last longer.. but taste better eaten within a few days.
      Reply
  5. anastacia says

    May 17, 2014 at 9:16 am

    I am making these as we speak! I was gifted some cukes yesterday (store bought so I couldn't make pickles) so am trying this instead. Added a bit of garlic, we'll see!
    Reply
  6. Kyra says

    June 10, 2014 at 11:53 am

    what if you dont have a dehydrator ? how long should i keep them in the oven?
    Reply
    • jlpenner says

      June 10, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      here is the link I recommend for the zucchini chips.. you can probably try it for the oven directions.. http://mysanfranciscokitchen.com/baked-organic-zucchini-chips/
      Reply
  7. Kelly says

    June 18, 2014 at 10:21 am

    What about shaking some Ranch dressing "powder" on them before dehydrating?
    Reply
    • jlpenner says

      June 21, 2014 at 6:32 am

      YUM! Yes, I have that in mind for a future recipe!
      Reply
  8. Tara says

    September 1, 2014 at 9:22 am

    That is amazing, I have never seen that before. Great idea!!
    Reply
  9. greg hoovler says

    September 4, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    can you bake these cucumber chips in the oven like you did the zucchini chips
    Reply
    • jlpenner says

      September 4, 2014 at 4:37 pm

      Probably.. but I would watch them VERY carefully
      Reply
    • Eliza Ferree says

      February 5, 2016 at 2:36 pm

      Has anyone tried these in the oven? I really wanted to try some but don't have a dehydrator.
      Reply
      • jlpenner says

        February 6, 2016 at 8:53 am

        I'm sure you can.. but watch them carefully or they can burn
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        • Philann says

          September 13, 2018 at 11:30 am

          At what temp would you bake these in the oven? I also do not have a dehydrator. Thank you ahead for your reply. :)
          Reply
          • Lisa Salerno says

            May 23, 2020 at 6:27 pm

            I would do 225° and check every 10 min
  10. Martha bunch says

    July 6, 2017 at 10:28 am

    I want to try your cucumber chips but don't have a dehydrator. How long to bake and how low.
    Reply
  11. jem says

    August 27, 2017 at 10:09 am

    Hi! I just madoline'd my 1 1/2 lbs of cukes and, wow, they filled my 8 Nesco trays! I have a question for my next attempt. As soon as they're sliced, they emit a LOT of water. My bowl had more water in it than vinegar and after doing 1-2 trays I empty the bowl and put i fresh vinegar & salt. Did this happen to you? I felt like the last ones in the bowl are probably not going to be as tasty as the first.
    Reply
  12. jem says

    August 27, 2017 at 10:12 am

    Oh, I meant to ask, did you try drying them with the thicker slice on the your mandoline? if so, how did they turn out? THanks for your wonderful ideas!
    Reply
    • jlpenner says

      September 7, 2017 at 9:38 am

      I did. I find it takes a VERY long time to dry.
      Reply

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