Dehydrated Carrot Chips

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Crispy Carrot Chips are super easy to make with a food dehydrator. With just a few minutes work - and some waiting - you'll have a delicious, crunchy snack!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time10 10

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: Servings

Calories: 45kcal

Ingredients

2 Large Carrots
Olive Oil
Salt

Instructions

Wash your carrots, peel if desired (we usually do).
Using a mandolin slicer or sharp knife, cut your carrots into even rounds. Aim to keep them around the same thickness - I like about ⅛" thick.
Place carrot slices in a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle a little bit of olive oil over the carrot rounds, and sprinkle with a bit of salt.
Measure with your heart, not a measuring spoon! You want a light coating, not to drown them.
Gently toss to coat the carrot slices and distribute the salt, then arrange carrot slices on food dehydrator trays.
Dehydrate at 135 F for 10-12 hours. (Actual time will depend on the thickness of the carrot slices.)
To test for doneness, remove a carrot chip from the dehydrator and let it cool to room temperature.
It should feel dry to the touch, and be crispy. It should snap if you try to bend it.
Note: If any have too much olive oil on them, they can be dried through and still not snap. That’s ok - judge by the ones that aren’t overly oily!
Once carrot chips are all fully dehydrated, allow to cool to room temperature before packing and storing.
See below for information on conditioning and storing your carrot chips.

Notes

Condition the Carrot Chips:

Keep an eye on the vegetable chips for the first 3 days or so.

If you see any evidence of residual moisture in that time frame - droplets on the bag, etc - return the carrot chips to the dehydrator and let it dry a bit more.

If at any point you see any evidence of mold, throw the batch out.

Once you’re sure the carrot chips are fully dry and moisture isn’t coming out, transfer them to an airtight container for longer term storage

Dehydrated Carrot Chips Storage

Carrot chips should be stored in an airtight container, with as little oxygen - and light exposure - as possible.

If sealed into an airtight container WITHOUT OXYGEN, they should be good for a month or so in a cool dark place.

They do taste best when eaten within a few days, though.

Note: Carrot chips have a shorter shelf life than regular dehydrated carrot, on account of the oil. The oil and salt is what makes this a snack food, rather than a pantry item for making soups out of, though!

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