Description
Salt and vinegar cucumber chips are a healthy, crunchy, and tangy snack made with thinly sliced cucumbers, olive oil, salt, and vinegar. They are easy to make using a dehydrator or oven and are perfect for a low-carb or keto diet.
Ingredients
2 medium cucumbers
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (or your favorite vinegar)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Slice the cucumbers very thin using a mandolin slicer for the best results. If you don’t have a mandolin, use a sharp knife.
- Dry the Cucumbers: Pat the cucumber slices dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Season the Cucumbers: Place the cucumber slices in a large bowl. Add olive oil, salt, and vinegar. Gently toss the cucumbers to coat them evenly with the seasonings.
- Dehydrating or Oven Drying:
- For Dehydrator: Arrange the cucumber slices on the trays and dry them at 135°F for 12 hours. Start checking at 10 hours for the desired crispness.
- For Oven: Preheat the oven to 175°F. Lay the cucumber slices on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 3-4 hours, checking them every hour to ensure they don’t brown too much or burn. Turn the slices halfway through for even drying.
- Cool Before Serving: Allow the cucumber chips to cool completely before serving. They will become even crispier as they cool.
Notes
- For a spicy version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- Try adding dried herbs like oregano, thyme, or rosemary for an herbal flavor.
- Experiment with different types of vinegar, such as white wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar, for a unique taste.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast on top for a cheesy flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours (oven) or 10-12 hours (dehydrator)
- Category: Snack
- Method: Dehydrator or Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of the recipe)
- Calories: 29
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
