This Dried Mango recipe with chili is a favorite at my house.
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They’re incredibly easy to make and so addictive.
When mangoes are in season, dust off the air fryer and make this delicious treat. You won’t regret it!
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🥭 Ingredients
- Mangoes
- Tajin (or your favorite chili powder)
🧊 Using Frozen Mangoes
I do not recommend using frozen mangoes because they almost always come cubed, and cubed mangoes do not thaw evenly.
If by chance you find frozen mangoes that are large cubes, cut so they are about ¼ inch thick.
👩🏼🍳 Instructions
- Peel the mangoes. Remove the core.
- Slice them into thick ¼ inch thick pieces.
Choosing Ripe Mangoes
Look for mangoes that have a slight bounce back when you squeeze them. If it is hard as a rock, the mango is not ready. Sniff the ends for sweetness. It should smell sweet.
- Set the air fryer to the lowest temperature.
- Place the mango slices in an even layer inside the air fryer basket.
Taste the mango. Are they sweet? If they are not, I recommend waiting a day or two until they ripen.
This will help in producing a sweeter dried mango.
- Cook for 2-3 hours or till you reach your desired level of dryness.
- Sprinkle tajín (or your favorite chili powder) generously and enjoy!
How to Dehydrate Mangoes in the Oven
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place the mangoes evenly on the sheet pan.
- Heat oven to 175 degrees F and bake for 5 hours.
- Flip the mangoes every hour so they dry evenly.
How to Dry Mangoes Using a Dehydrator
- Cut the fruit ¼ inch thick. Place a single layer of the fruit on the tray. Look for the “fruit” setting on your dehydrator. OR, set to 135 degrees F.
- Cook for 8-10 hours.
- Check the mangoes at 8 hours. They should still be pliable and not crispy.
Storing Instructions
Let mangoes cool completely. Store in a clean, airtight container and place in a dark place. Consume within two weeks. For best results, place in a vacuum seal.
Other Toppings
If you are not interested in Tajin, you can also dip them in chamoy or drizzle with lime. Or add your favorite popcorn seasoning. Even just a sprinkle of sugar or salt enhances the fruit flavor.
More Mango Recipes
This Dried Mango recipe with chili is a keeper. Try this next time it’s mango season or when you are looking for a yummy snack. Sure to be hit with kids and kids at heart.
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Dried Mango Recipe With Chili
Ingredients
- 2 mangoes
- 2 tsp Tajin (or as desired)
Instructions
- Peeled and sliced mangoes into ¼ inch thick pieces.
- Discard the seed.
- Set the air fryer to the lowest temperature.
- Place the mango slices in even layer the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 2-3 hours or till you reach your desired level of dryness.
- Check them out after 2 hours.
- Sprinkle tajín generously (or as desired) and enjoy!
Notes
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place the mangoes evenly on the sheet pan.
Heat oven to 175 degrees F and bake for 5 hours. Flip the mangoes every hour so they dry evenly. How to Dry Mangoes Using a Dehydrator:
Cut the fruit ¼ inch thick. Place a single layer of the fruit on the tray. Look for the “fruit” setting on your dehydrator. OR, set to 135 degrees F. Cook for 8-10 hours. Check the mangoes at 8 hours. They should still be pliable and not crispy.
Hi, quick question. Do I only season the mango’s after they have been dehydrated, or before?
You season after the mango comes out.