3 Easy Steps to Perfectly Dried Strawberry Chips
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Make your own dried strawberry chips for a healthy and tasty snack!
Fresh strawberries make a great snack but turning them into strawberry chips adds a fun variety to this beloved finger food. Dried strawberry chips are irresistible: add to trail mix, serve as a stand-alone snack, enjoy as a topping for granola or ice cream, and more!
Even better, dried strawberry chips are shelf-stable! Take advantage of strawberries on sale, and stock up to make a big batch of strawberry chips to enjoy for months to come. If they last that long before everyone at your house gobbles them up!
How to make dried strawberry chips
- Start with firm, medium to large strawberries.
- Slice into thin, uniform rounds.
- Dry in a dehydrator or bake in an oven.
Step one: choose firm, large berries.
Large, firm berries will make for easier slicing. Small or soft berries will just turn into a squishy, juicy mess.
Step two: slice.
A mandoline food slicer will produce more consistent slices, which will dry more uniformly. However, if you don’t have a mandoline slicer, you can use a sharp knife.
Step three: dry.
I recommend a dehydrator for this step. Arrange slices in a single layer on dehydrator trays and dry on the fruit setting for 6-8 hours. You want them to be completely dry, and they will crisp up after cooling.
If you don’t have a dehydrator, you can also try baking strawberry slices in the oven. I’ve never tried this method myself, but recommend experimenting with a 200-degree Fahrenheit oven and parchment-lined baking sheets.
You may need to turn the slices after about 60 minutes and continue baking for another 15-30 minutes.
Looking for strawberry recipes? Try these:
- Paleo Strawberry Pie
- Paleo Strawberry Shortcake
- Honey Sweetened Strawberry Jam
- Honey Sweetened Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
More dehydrator recipes:
- How to Make Apple Chips
- How to Make Peach Chips
- How to Make Plantain Chips
- How to Dry Elderberries
- How to Dry Your Own Herbs in a Dehydrator
- How to Dry Zucchini Noodles
- How to Dry Green Onions
- How to Make Tomato Powder (and How to Use It)
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