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    Home » Recipes » Sauces, Marinades, and Butters

    Dried Jalapenos

    Published: Jul 1, 2022 · Modified: Jul 14, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    These dried jalapenos take our favorite hot pepper and concentrate the flavor. Dehydrated jalapenos make a great addition to all kinds of recipes, and you can even have them as a spicy snack!

    Closeup shot of bowlful of dried jalapenos

    I love jalapenos, and recently I've discovered how amazing drying them is! I love to dry them in the oven and then add them to all kinds of recipes.

    Dehydrated Jalapenos

    This was inspired by my smoked jalapeno recipe on this site and pairs well with this amazing chicken spaghetti casserole and our slow cooker Mexican street corn recipe.

    Heck, truth be told if you enjoy spicy food you'll love making this easy recipe. I always have some in the house and am glad that I do. So handy to have. You'll see.

    Ingredients

    You only need one ingredient to make this super easy recipe. ONE!

    • Fresh Jalapenos

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for exact quantities.

    How to Dry Jalapenos

    Making this recipe is just as easy as gathering the one ingredient you need to make it.

    Step 1: Slice the Jalapenos

    Cut the ends off of each jalapeno. Then, slice them crosswise into ⅛-inch slices.

    Step 2: Bake Until Dried

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the sliced jalapeno peppers in the oven as evenly as possible. Bake for 2 hours at 200 degrees or until they are hard and completely dry or dried.

    Hint: Baking times will vary slightly for this recipe depending on how thickly you cut the jalapenos and how much water content they have.

    Closeup overhead shot of dehydrated jalapenos in bowl

    Substitutions

    Don't have the correct ingredient on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change these dehydrated jalapenos.

    • Your Favorite Peppers - You can use this recipe to dry any of your favorite hot peppers.

    Variations

    Want to personalize this dried jalapenos recipe? Well, I have some great ideas.

    This isn't really a recipe that you can vary too much because it takes one ingredient and one step. However, I do have some great ideas for you to use up these dehydrated jalapeno peppers.

    • Variety - Dehydrate or dry more than one kind of hot pepper so you have a blend to add even more flavor to dishes
    • Make Jalapeno Powder - A coffee grinder is all you may need to grind your peppers up into a wonderful powder and here is how to do it
    • Make Jalapeno Flakes - coarsely chop or break up dried jalapenos with your fingers
    • Chipotle Pepper Dried - allow jalapenos to ripen until turn red with age and make dried chipotle peppers instead or buy them ripe
    • Wire Rack in well ventilated room for air drying - using heavy thread through each stem, hang jalapenos for a month and they should be dry enough to grind into powder naturally as long as location is moisture free
    • Use a food dehydrator - arrange jalapeno slices on your dehydrator trays at 125 degrees for 7-12 hours, depending on thickness of each jalapeno slice

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this hot pepper sauce.

    Equipment

    It takes almost no equipment whatsoever to make this dehydrated peppers recipe. You need less than a handful of items.

    • Knife
    • Cutting board
    • Parchment paper
    • Baking sheet

    Storage

    You can store these peppers in an airtight container or mason jar for a year, or even two, in a cool, dry, and dark place. However, even if stored properly they're best when used in my experience within 6 months to experience the strongest flavor.

    Tips

    This recipe is really almost impossible to ruin. So today, I just have some tips about drying jalapeno peppers.

    • Wear gloves when working with hot peppers.
    • Always wash your hands after working with hot peppers.
    • Never, never, EVER touch your face when working with any hot pepper.
    Closeup shot of hand holding a dried jalapeno over bowl of more dehydrated jalapenos

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about dried jalapenos? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about dehydrated jalapenos.

    What do dried jalapenos taste like?

    They have the earthy flavor of jalapenos but are more concentrated. Interestingly, although the capsaicin (what makes the peppers hot) is more concentrated, many people say that dried jalapenos are milder than fresh.

    Can you freeze dried jalapenos?

    You sure can. In fact, many people prefer to store them in the freezer. Their shelf life is the same whether at room temperature or in the freezer.

    What do I do with dried jalapenos?

    You can grind them up to make your own homemade jalapeno pepper powder, which is similar to cayenne powder. You can also store them until needed and then rehydrate with some water for soups, stews, pasta, casseroles and so much more.

    Are chipotle peppers and jalapeno peppers the same thing?

    Simply put, chipotle peppers are ripened jalapeno peppers that have been smoked and then dried. Usually sold ground or added to sauces like adobo sauce in many Mexican recipes.

    How do you know when dried peppers are no longer good?

    If the smell is weak or non existant it is time to make more.

    How to turn a green jalapeno red?

    Buy jalapenos that are already starting to ripen and turn a very dark green color or ideally red. I look for little red spots on the peppers. Then, leave them in a sunny, bright, warm windowsill so the jalapenos can turn red.

    More Jalapeno Recipes

    Do you like jalapenos? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

    • Strawberry Jam with Jalapenos
    • Jalapeno Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Bites
    • Jalapeno Coleslaw

    Dried Jalapenos

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Dried Jalapenos

    Dried jalapenos are easy to make and a great snack or addition to any recipe. 2 hours in the oven is all it takes for dehydrated jalapenos.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Course Condiment, Sauce, Seasoning
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 16 kcal

    Equipment

    • Knife
    • cutting board
    • Parchment paper
    • Baking Sheet

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 jalapenos

    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Closeup photo of jalapeno peppers on a wooden cutting board.
    • Preheat oven to 200ºF.
    • Cut the ends off of each jalapeno.
    • Slice jalapenos crosswise into ⅛-inch slices.
      Closeup photo of sliced jalapeno peppers on a baking sheet.
    • Place jalapeno slices on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.
      Overhead photo of sliced jalapeno peppers on a baking sheet.
    • Bake for 2 hours.
      Overhead photo of baked jalapeno peppers on a baking sheet.
    • or until hard and dried.
      Closeup photo of dried jalapeno slices on a baking sheet.
    • Serve.
      Dried jalapeno slices inside a bowl.
    • Enjoy every bite!
      Closeup photo of a dried jalapeno held up by hand. More jalapeno inside a bowl below.

    Notes

    Bake time will depend on thickness of slices and water content of jalapenos.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 16kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 604IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg
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