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    Published: Sep 7, 2023 by Kadee

    Apple Chips Recipe

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    This apple chips recipe is delicious and easy, and also healthy! Made in a dehydrator, these cinnamon apple chips are the perfect crunchy snack for taking to the park, beach, or lounging on the couch. 

    Apple chip recipe in a glass bowl. They are surrounded by sliced apples.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    These homemade apple chips are about as basic as they get when it comes to dried foods. Dried apples are a classic. You're going to love these little delicious bites becuase:

    • They are delicious and easy. Not to mention a healthy snack!
    • I love packing a gallon sized ziplock of these guys when we are on the run. My kids love them, I love them.  
    • They satisfy that craving for crunch and they keep me out of the drive thru!
    • There is zero added sugar.

    About The Ingredients & Tools

    The ingredient list for dehydrated apple chips is short, and everything can be purchased at your local grocery store. Here are a few items to note:

    Apples, lemons, and cinnamon in a large wooden bowl.
    • Apples - choose the variety you enjoy. The Granny Smith will give you a really tart apple chip, while a sweeter variety like gala will give you a sweeter chip.
    • Lemon juice - this just keeps the apples from browning. It is optional, but I like to add it.
    • Cinnamon - adding ground cinnamon gives these apple chips some warmth and extra flavor.
    • Food Dehydrator - I feel like using a dehydrator is the best way to make these apple chips. The results are consistent and require less babysitting than making in the oven.
    • Mandolin - slicing your apples thin and uniform is key for even dehydration. So I like to use a mandolin to do this.

    A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be located in the recipe card below.

    How To Make Them

    The steps for making apple chips are seriously so quick and easy. Let me show you how to make them.

    How to make and soak apple chips.
    1. Slice apples thin. I like to use a mandolin to do this, but you can also use a sharp knife and slice less than ¼ inch thick apple slices. I don't bother coring them.
    2. In a large bowl add water.
    3. Squeeze in some lemon juice.
    4. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon.
    How to make apple chips in the dehydrator.
    1. Soak your apple chips in the mixture. Let sit for 2-3 minutes.
    2. Transfer slices to your dehydrator tray, laying them down in a single layer.
    3. Dehydrate for 4-6 hours. Check at 4.
    4. Store dried apple chips in an airtight container.
    A closeup of an apple chip.

    Can I Make Them In The Oven?

    We wanted to give you the basics of dehydrating before he get started.  Many people think you need a dehydrator to dry foods. That is not the case. All dehydrated snacks can be done in your oven. If you do have a dehydrator - great! It's such a fun appliance to own. There is a wide range of prices and quality when it comes to dehydrators. I use a Nesco dehydrator that my mother in law gave us for Christmas a few years back.  When shopping for a dehydrator choose a size and price point that's right for you.  We'd love to hear what kind of dehydrator you use! 

    Here is how to make baked apple chips in the oven:

    1. Preheat oven to the lowest temperature available - usually around 200 degrees, but the lower the better.
    2. Place your fresh food on non stick oven safe baking sheets.  I recommend using a silicone mat like a Silpat to ensure nothing gets stuck to your pan during the process. You could also use parchment paper.
    3. Prop your oven door open with a wooden spoon to increase airflow and decrease condensation. Drying foods in the oven may take a bit less time than in a dehydrator so keep an eye on it.

    Can I Make Them in The Air Fryer?

    This is a newer method to dehydration. It results in more of a crispy, cooked apple chip rather than a truly dehydrated apple. But if you want to go that route, here is how you'll make air fryer apple chips:

    1. Place apple slices in your air fryer basket in a single layer.
    2. Cook at a 300 degrees for 12-15 minutes, flipping them 3 times during the cooking.
    Apple chips in a glass bowl. They are spilling over onto a marble counter.

    Pro Kitchen Tips

    1. Choose quality produce. The better your food tastes before you dry it, the better it will taste after it's dried. If you have a sour peach, its still gonna be sour after you dry it.
    2. What do you need? Some tools that are handy when it comes to drying foods include a blender, a spatula, and a good sharp knife or mandolin.
    3. Store your dried foods in airtight containers.  Dried foods will last a very long time - but moisture in the air is the enemy. So make sure they a stored in a tight container.
    4. Experiment! The water content of your food will largely determine how long it takes to dry your foods. So there is no hard and fast rule for how long you'll have to dehydrate a certain food. The easiest way to test them is to touch it. If it still feels moist - let it go a bit longer.
    5. Drying foods does not effect their nutritional of caloric value. A minimal amount of nutrients are lost when doing home dehydrating as opposed to store bough dehydrated foods. Also - a dried apple still has the same amount of calories as a fresh apple.
    6. Drying summer produce is a great way to preserve summer flavors into the cooler months!

    FAQ

    Do homemade apple chips need to be refrigerated?

    No, just store in an airtight container at room temperature.

    How long do dried apple slices last?

    These will last about a week. Store dried apples in an airtight container.

    Do I need to core my apples?

    My personal opinion is no. But it is up to you. Feel free to core them if you want to, but just know that once they are dried you won't even notice the core. Coring them makes more of an apple ring.

    More Apple Recipes

    If you like dehydrated apples, you'll also love these other apple recipes:

    • Apple muffins in a muffin tin surrounded by Granny Smith apples.
      Apple Muffin Recipe
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      Salted Caramel Apple Crisp
    • Apple gorgonzola salad on the table ready to eat.
      Apple Gorgonzola Salad Recipe {Buca Di Beppo Copy-Cat}
    • Six pieces of apple cake frosted with brown butter cream cheese frosting.
      Easy Apple Cake

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    Apple chips in a glass bowl. There are sliced apples surrounding it.

    Apple Chips Recipe

    These are the best apple chips ever! No sneaky, unwanted ingredients.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours hours
    Total Time: 4 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 64kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Equipment

    • Dehydrator

    Ingredients

    • 4 apples - variety of your choice
    • 1 cup water
    • juice from one lemon
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Slice apples thin - between ⅛ inch and ¼ inch. I like to use a mandolin.
    • In a large bowl combine water, lime juice, cinnamon, and sugar. Place apple slices in mixture and soak 2-3 minutes.
    • Transfer apples slices to dehydrator trays, or a baking sheet linen with a silicone liner.
    • If using a dehydrator set to medium heat and dry until crisp - usually 4-6 hours. Check at 4 hours.
    • If using an oven, turn to lowest temp - around 200 degrees. Prop oven door open with a wooden spoon to allow better air flow and bake for 3-6 hours. Check at 3 hours.
    • Store in an airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Vickie Ayler says

      April 28, 2024 at 3:00 pm

      I can’t wait to try this !!!! We make dehydrated sweet potatoes snacks for our dogs and dehydrated beef jerky , the possibilities are endless !

      Reply
    2. Aleshia says

      November 01, 2023 at 4:29 am

      Why the water? Wouldn’t that just rinse off the cinnamon?

      Reply
      • Kadee says

        November 01, 2023 at 11:47 am

        Its just a quick soak in lemon juice/cinnamon/water. It is more for the lemon juice - it keeps them from turning brown. If you prefer more cinnamon you can sprinkle it on before dehydrating.

        Reply
    3. Erin V says

      December 01, 2018 at 2:50 am

      5 stars
      good to know the ins and outs of dehydrating–still so new to it!

      Reply
    5 from 1 vote

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