Dried Chili Mango

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings 8 servings
3.2 — Votes 6 votes

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This dried chili mango makes for an addictive healthy snack! Mango is sliced, tossed with lime, chili powder, and sea salt, then dehydrated for a make-ahead snack you can eat all week.

dried chili mango sprinkled with chili powder on a marble board

The idea for this dried chili mango recipe came from a recent trip. I had grabbed some chili mango jerky from a rest stop and everyone went wild for it! The idea of sweet mango paired with lime juice and spicy chili powder may seem a little odd at first, but trust me, it’s a thing. The sweet, spicy, tangy, salty combo is completely addicting!

How to Choose a Ripe Mango

First things first, if you want good dried chili mango you’ll need a good mango to start with! The riper your mango is, the sweeter it will be, meaning it will better balance the flavors from the seasoning.

When you’re looking for mangos, don’t try to judge ripeness by the color of the mango. Instead, you want to look for a mango that gives when you squeeze it. Similar to peaches and avocados, a mango that is hard when you squeeze it isn’t ripe enough, while one that is too squishy is overripe. You’re looking for a happy medium between the two.

dried mango chili on a dehydrator

How to Dehydrate Mango

Dehydrating mango is super simple – it just takes patience!

Dehydrator Method

First of all – you do NOT need a fancy dehydrator – I love this one that sells on Amazon for under $35. To make this, you’ll thinly slice the mango, toss it with the lime juice, salt, and chili powder, then lay it on the dehydrator, making sure that the mango doesn’t overlap. Then, you just let the dehydrator do its work! Cook it at 135°F for 4-6 hours, until the mango is completely dried.

Oven Method

If you don’t have a dehydrator, you can also make these in the oven! Just put your oven at its lowest possible temperature, lay the mango slices out on a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet. Cook for 2-3 hours, flipping every 30 minutes to ensure even cooking, until completely dried.

dried chili mango sprinkled with chili powder on a marble board

The traditional seasoning used for dried chili mango is Tajin. It is a blend of dried chilis, dried lime juice, and salt, and has no added sugar or artificial ingredients. However, if you can’t find Tajin or you want to avoid the bit of anti-caking agent that is added to the seasoning, you can make your own with regular chili powder, lime juice, and salt.

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Dried Chili Mango

By: Cassy Joy Garcia
3.2 — Votes 6 votes
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Servings: 8 servings
Mango is tossed with lime, chili powder, and sea salt, then dehydrated for an addictive make-ahead snack.

Ingredients  

  • 4 medium-sized mangoes thinly slice
  • ¼ cup lime juice about 2 small limes
  • 1 tablespoon tajin or 1 tablespoon chili powder plus ¼ teaspoon coarse salt

Instructions

  • Toss the mangos, lime juice, and seasoning in a bowl until evenly coated, then lay on the racks of your dehydrator and cook at 135°F for 4-6 hours, until the mango is dried and leathery.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Dried Chili Mango
Amount per Serving
Calories
67
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Sodium
 
18
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
202
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
1420
IU
28
%
Vitamin C
 
40
mg
48
%
Calcium
 
16
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe Notes

To make in an oven: heat your oven to the lowest possible temperature, then lay the mangoes on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and cook for 2-3 hours, flipping every 30 minutes, until the mango is fully dried.
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Cassy Joy Garcia

HOWDY! I’m Cassy Joy and I am just so happy you’re here. I’m the founder, Editor-in-Chief, and Nutrition Consultant here at Fed and Fit. What started as a food blog back in 2011 has evolved now into so much more.
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