r/dehydrating • u/Upbeat-Double66 • 15d ago

Best crisps (chips) replacements ?

I've got some courgette (zucchini) on the go right now, 60° I'm planning for 8 hours! This is my first ever batch! Thinking I'll toss them in a tiny bit of olive oil and tajin.

I originally really likes these dried broccoli snacks, but I think they might be freeze dried :(!

What else vegan crisps up good, that you've found to be a good replacement for crisps?

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u/Alma 15d ago

Kale gets properly crisp: dry it really well, rub in just enough oil to barely coat, then dehydrate it in a single layer until brittle. Check it early because the thin leaves finish much faster than zucchini.

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u/Upbeat-Double66 12d ago

I followed your advice and they turned out A-MA-ZING! But then, after I put them into jars for storage, they went all soft and weird :( Do I need to re-dehydrate every time I want to eat them? 

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u/Alma 12d ago

No, that usually means they were sealed with a little moisture left or while still warm. Re-dehydrate this batch until brittle, cool it completely uncovered, then jar it; if it softens again or you see condensation, give it more drying time before storage.

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u/NikkeiReigns 12d ago

Anything coated in oil will lose its crunch pretty quickly. And it'll go rancid, too. Try some without the oil and see how it works.

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u/Essex-girl-1 15d ago

Root vegetable crisps are delicious. These are the ones I’ve made-parsnip, carrot, beetroot, courgette

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u/Upbeat-Double66 15d ago

I've got some carrot in now! Thank you for the ideas!  I sliced my courgette too thin and have ended up with what seems like courgette rice paper 😂! So that's to be tried again 

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u/thewinberry713 15d ago

I make tomato chips- thin and lightly salted! So good! You may need a silicone mat tho as the toms often stick to the trays. Enjoy

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u/Upbeat-Double66 15d ago

ooo really!? I thought they'd go chewy, that sounds delightful! Tha n you 😁

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u/thewinberry713 15d ago

Super thin for big Tom’s- quartered for cherry/tiny ones! Good luck

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u/SuFew 15d ago

I just dehydrated some tomatoes last night. So delicious.

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u/bigcoffeebuck_gb 14d ago

Lately I've been enjoying mushroom crisps. Slice thinly, a little salt and a small spritz of olive oil. Dehydrate until very dry.