How To Make Dehydrated Cubed Potatoes
How to dehydrate cubed potatoes for long-lasting storage and easy meal prep. This step-by-step guide covers all the steps needed from prep work, blanching, and drying for perfect results.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs. Russet Potatoes
- 8 quarts water
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions
Prep Steps
- Scrub potatoes thoroughly to remove dirt. Soaking them in a tub of water makes this easier.
- Peel potatoes, removing any eyes, and place them in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning.
- Cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes, aiming for uniform size for even cooking. A vegetable chopper works best.
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add potatoes and blanch for 4 minutes once the water returns to a rolling boil.
- Immediately transfer potatoes to an ice bath to stop cooking and cool them before dehydrating.
Dehydrating Steps
- Spread potato cubes in a single layer on mesh-lined dehydrator trays. Avoid overcrowding for better airflow. Parchment paper works but slows drying.
- Load trays, cover, and set the dehydrator to 125°F. Dry for about 12 hours, checking periodically.
- After 4 hours, flip the cubes and rotate trays for even drying. If your dehydrator lacks temperature control, check more often.
- Potatoes should be completely hard with no softness in the center. Remove smaller pieces as they finish and continue drying larger ones.
- Let potatoes cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Condition them before long-term storage.
Recipe Expert Tips
- Russet potatoes: I have found that these potatoes are the best for drying.
- If using a dehydrator without a temperature setting you will need to check for doneness every couple of hours.
- Cubed potatoes can be prepared ahead of time and frozen until you're ready to dehydrate them. Just thaw over night and drain before blanching.
- Drying times are estimates. There are variables that will play a part in how long it takes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingsCalories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 931mgPotassium: 946mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg
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