Plantain chips are a popular snack, which are loved by consumers for their crispy texture and sweet taste. The common processing method of plantain chips is frying, but can you make plantain chips in dehydrator?
Steps to produce plantain chips in dehydrator
1. Raw material preparation: Choose green plantain chips, peel them and cut them into even slices. The thickness of plantain slices is generally between 2-4 mm. Thin slices help speed up the evaporation of water and make the drying process more efficient.
2. Soaking treatment: To prevent the plantain chips from oxidizing and discoloring, the cut plantain chips can be soaked in a solution containing a small amount of salt water or citric acid. This not only prevents the plantain chips from changing color, but also increases the flavor of the product.
3. Place in the dehydrator: Place the soaked plantain slices evenly on the dryer tray, making sure there is enough space between each plantain slice to allow hot air to circulate and prevent the plantain slices from sticking to each other. Place the tray in the dryer and set the appropriate temperature and humidity.
4. Drying process: The temperature of the dehydrator is usually set between 50-60 degrees Celsius. The drying time depends on the thickness and humidity of the plantain slices, and generally takes 6-12 hours. During the drying process, the dryness of the plantain slices can be checked regularly to ensure its taste and quality.
5. Packaging and storage: When the plantain chips reach the desired dryness, take them out and cool them. After cooling, the plantain chips should be packaged quickly to reduce the re-entry of moisture in the air and avoid affecting the quality of the product.
Advantages of Drying Plantain Chips:
- Healthier: No oil is used in the drying process, so it can effectively reduce fat intake. The plantain chips produced are healthier and suitable for people who pursue a low-fat diet.
- Retaining nutrients: Compared with frying, the drying process can better preserve the natural nutrients of plantain, especially the content of vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Taste: Dried plantain chips are usually drier and not as greasy as fried plantain chips, suitable for people who like a refreshing taste.
The difference between dried plantain chips and fried plantain chips:
1. Different processes:
- Fried plantain chips: Put the cut plantain chips into hot oil for frying, and the oil penetrates into the plantain chips to form a crispy taste.
- Drying plantain chips: The water in the plantain chips is evaporated by heating the air to achieve a drying effect.
2. Nutritional content
- Fried plantain chips: Due to the absorption of oil during the frying process, fried plantain chips have higher calories and fat content.
- Drying plantain chips: Drying plantain chips retain more natural nutrients and do not contain additional oil, which is healthier.
3. Difference in taste
- Fried plantain chips: The taste is crispy, slightly greasy, and tastes more fragrant.
- Drying plantain chips: The taste is crisp, refreshing, and lacks greasy feeling, which is more suitable for consumers who like light flavors.
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