how to make a food dehydrator how to dehydrate potato chips (with pictures) | ehow

Potato chips are thin sliced potatoes that are baked, fried or dehydrated.Serve as a side dish, snack or appetizer.There are a lot of potato chips in the grocery store.You can make your own potato chips at home with a food dehydrator instead of buying them from the store.You can season dehydrated potato chips according to your personal taste, without preservatives and other additives.
Choose a solid fresh ripe potato.Avoid potatoes with green areas or bean sprouts.You can use almost any potato such as gold and yellow Finns in the Yukon.
Scrub the potatoes with a vegetable brush.Rinse them in cold water to remove any dirt and debris.
Peel the potatoes with a vegetable peeler.Cut them into uniform slices.To get the best results, slice as thin as possible, but make sure all slices are uniform for even dehydration.
Dip the potatoes into lemon juice.This will prevent them from changing color.
Place the potato chips on a single-layer mesh dehydrator sheet.Spray with edible oil.Sprinkle any needed seasoning such as salt or pepper on the potato chips.
Follow the manual attached to the food dehydrator to ensure proper use.Dehydrate the potato chips for hours at 110 degrees Fahrenheit or until they are completely dry.The slices are dry when they are semi-brittle, not bent.
Let the potato chips cool completely.Store them in a closed container or storage bag.