Baked Cucumber Chips Recipes

BAKED CUCUMBER CHIPS

Steps:

• Slice cucumber very thin. Use a mandoline slicer for best results.
• Remove excess moisture from slices using a paper towel.
• Put cucumber slices in a large bowl and toss with oil, vinegar, and salt.
• For dehydrator: Place slices on trays and dry at 125-135°F for 10-12 hours or until crispy.For oven: Place slices on parchment lined baking tray. Dry at 175°F for 3-4 hours or until crispy.
• Allow slices to cool before serving.

BAKED CUCUMBER CHIPS RECIPE

Steps:

• Slice cucumbers thinly, about an 1/8 of an inch in thickness.
• Pat cucumbers dry and add them to a bowl. Mix well with your seasoning of choice.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the cucumbers onto the baking sheet, lying flat and separated.
• Bake low and slow at 170 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-4 hours. Time will depend on how large your cucumbers are.
• Remove the cucumbers from the oven once they are dried out and crispy.
• Enjoy your healthy snack!

JULIA CHILD'S BAKED CUCUMBERS WITH ALL VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers.
• Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
• Cut into lengthwise strips about 3/8 inch wide.
• Cut strips into 2 inch pieces.
• Toss the cucumber in a bowl with the vinegar, salt and sugar.
• Let stand for 30 minutes to several hours.
• Drain and pat dry in a towel.
• Preheat oven to 375.
• Toss the cucumbers in a baking dish with the butter, herbs, scallions and pepper.
• Set uncovered in the middle level of the preheated oven for about an hour, tossing 2-3 times, until cucumbers are tender, but still have a suggestion of crispiness and texture. They will barely color during cooking.
• Variation One: Parslied Cucumbers.
• In a warm vegetable dish toss with 2 Tbsp minced parsley.
• Variation Two: Creamed Cucumbers.
• Boil 1 cup whipping cream until it has reduced by half. Season with salt and pepper, fold into the hot baked cucumbers, sprinkle with parsley and serve.