Do you love potato chips but want something more healthy? Try making cucumber chips! These crunchy and flavorful chips are sure to be a new favorite!

I’ve talked a lot about preserving cucumbers- you can make pickles, jelly, muffins….but you can also make some pretty crunchy and tasty cucumber chips too!

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They are simple to make and stay fresh in an air tight container long after the summer harvest has gone. Here’s what you need to make your own cucumber chips- plus quick recipes for 5 different flavor options for your chips!

Dehydrating cucumbers into crunchy cucumber chips is a great way to preserve your summer harvest of cucumbers. You can make BBQ chips, ranch chips, other flavors of your choice. All you need is a dehydrator!
 

How to Make Cucumber Chips

If you’ve got cucumbers and a dehydrator you can make cucumber chips (in a pinch you can use your oven, but watch them closely as the cucumber tend to burn easily!)

Making cucumber chips is super easy- and the prep takes hardly any time at all.

 

thinly sliced cucumbers on plate

 

Here’s what you do:

Step 1: Slice the cucumbers nice and thin. I use a mandolin slicer on the thinnest setting to get uniform slices.

Step 2: Toss the cucumber slices in 1-2 tsp of oil OR vinegar

Step 3: Place the slices on your dehydrator trays- close but not touching.

 

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Step 4: Sprinkle with spices or flavorings- see below for 5 flavor options!

Step 5: Turn on the dehydrator to 135*F and set for about 4-6 hours or until completely dry and crisp.

Store the cucumber chips in an air tight container so that they retain their crispness.

 
preserve cucumber by making dehydrated cucumber chips- includes 5 different flavoring options!
 

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5 Cucumber Chip Flavor Options!

 

BBQ Cucumber Chips

In a small bowl combine the following:

1 T paprika

2 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp onion powder

dash chili powder

2 tsp sugar

Sprinkle over cucumber slices before dehydrating.

 

Salt and Vinegar Cucumber Chips

Toss your cucumber slices in 2 tsp olive oil and 2 T vinegar (white, cider, white balsamic)

Place in the dehydrator and sprinkle with coarse sea salt before dehydrating

 

Preserve cucumbers by making dehydrated cucumber chips- a great way to preserve your summer harvest!
 

Salt and Pepper Cucumber Chips

Toss the cucumber slices in 2 tsp of olive oil.

Sprinkle freshly ground pepper and sea salt over the slices before dehydrating.

Ranch Cucumber Chips

In a small bowl combine the following:

1 T buttermilk powder

1 tsp dried parsley

1 tsp dried chives

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp dried dill

dash of salt and pepper

Sprinkle over slices before dehydrating.

*Alternately sprinkle prepackaged Ranch seasoning mix on the cucumber slices.

 

Sour Cream and Onion Cucumber Chips

In a small bowl combine the following:

1 T buttermilk powder or dry milk powder

2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dill

1/2 tsp dried parsley

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp sugar

Toss your cucumber slices in oil and sprinkle with this mixture before dehydrating.

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dehydrated cucumber chips

Dehydrated Cucumber Chips- with 5 Flavor Options!

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Homemade dehydrated cucumber chips with 5 different flavor options

Ingredients

  • Sliced Cucumbers
  • Olive Oil
  • Variety of spices (listed below)
  • Dehydrator

Instructions

  1. Slice the cucumbers nice and thin. I use a mandolin slicer on the thinnest setting to get uniform slices.
  2. Toss the cucumber slices in 1-2 tsp of oil OR vinegar
  3. Place the slices on your dehydrator trays- close but not touching.
  4. Sprinkle with spices or flavorings- see below for 5 flavor options!
  5. Turn on the dehydrator to 135*F and set for about 4-6 hours or until completely dry and crisp.
  6. Store the cucumber chips in an air tight container so that they retain their crispness.

Notes

BBQ Cucumber Chips: In a small bowl combine the following: 1 T paprika, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp onion powder, dash chili powder, 2 tsp sugar. Sprinkle over cucumber slices before dehydrating.

Salt and Vinegar Cucumber Chips: Toss your cucumber slices in 2 tsp olive oil and 2 T vinegar (white, cider, white balsamic). Place in the dehydrator and sprinkle with coarse sea salt before dehydrating

Salt and Pepper Cucumber Chips: Toss the cucumber slices in 2 tsp of olive oil. Sprinkle freshly ground pepper and sea salt over the slices before dehydrating.

Ranch Cucumber Chips: In a small bowl combine the following- 1 T buttermilk powder, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1 tsp dried chives, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp dried dill, dash of salt and pepper. Sprinkle over slices before dehydrating. *Alternately sprinkle prepackaged Ranch seasoning mix on the cucumber slices.

Sour Cream and Onion Cucumber Chips: In a small bowl combine the following- 1 T buttermilk powder or dry milk powder, 2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dill, 1/2 tsp dried parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tsp sugar. Toss your cucumber slices in oil and sprinkle with this mixture before dehydrating.

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How to Dehydrate Okra

How to Dry Calendula Flowers

How to Preserve Eggplant

5 Ways to Preserve Cherry Tomatoes

 

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