Refreshing Ranch Cucumber Chips (Printable)
Crispy cucumber chips coated in zesty ranch seasoning. A healthy, satisfying snack ready in hours.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
→ Ranch Seasoning
02 - 1 tablespoon dried dill
03 - 1 tablespoon dried parsley
04 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder
05 - 2 teaspoons onion powder
06 - 1 teaspoon dried chives
07 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Coating
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 2 teaspoons lemon juice
# How-To Steps:
01 - Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into 1/8-inch rounds using a mandoline for even thickness.
02 - Place cucumber slices in a large bowl. Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Drizzle over cucumber slices and toss gently to coat.
03 - Combine all ranch seasoning ingredients in a bowl. Sprinkle evenly over coated cucumber slices, tossing to ensure even distribution.
04 - Arrange cucumber slices in a single layer on dehydrator trays or on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
05 - Set dehydrator to 135°F and dry for 2-4 hours, flipping halfway through, until chips are crisp.
06 - Allow chips to cool completely before serving for maximum crunch.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The satisfying crunch without any guilt, plus they disappear faster than regular potato chips
- You can customize the ranch seasoning to match exactly what your family loves
02 -
- Rushing the drying time will leave you with chewy instead of crispy chips, so trust the process and check for doneness by the snap test
- Thicker slices will never properly crisp, so take your time with the knife or mandoline work
03 -
- Pat the cucumber slices dry with a clean towel before coating them to speed up the dehydration process
- The seasoning blend can be mixed in larger batches and stored for future chip-making sessions