1. Prepare the Ingredients
Before embarking on the dehydrated jackfruit journey with an air fryer, ensure you have the following ingredients:
500g pre-peeled jackfruit
2 fresh limes
1 tablespoon of salt, 3 tablespoons of sugar
Note: This is the preparation for 2-3 servings.
2. How to Make Air-Fried Jackfruit
Step 1: Prepare the Jackfruit
Use a knife to separate jackfruit seeds and pulp. Discard the core or keep large, yellowish pieces for sweetness. Cut or tear jackfruit into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2: Soak the Jackfruit
After separating seeds and pulp, soak jackfruit in a mixture of salt, sugar, and lemon juice. Then, dehydrate it for a crispy outcome.
Step 2: Soak the Jackfruit
The next step is soaking the jackfruit in salt to infuse flavor and cleanse it from sap. Specifically:
Prepare a basin of clean cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and juice from 2 lemons. Stir thoroughly.
Soak the jackfruit seeds in the prepared water for about 10 – 15 minutes. Then, remove and squeeze the jackfruit to drain excess water.
Step 3: Dehydrate the Jackfruit
After the jackfruit is water-drained, proceed to the final step – dehydrating it with an air fryer. If your fryer is small, divide the jackfruit into batches for easier dehydration, resulting in a crunchier and tastier outcome.
Place the jackfruit into the air fryer, set the temperature to 130°C, and fry for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remember to open the lid and flip the jackfruit evenly for uniform crispiness. Set the temperature to 100°C and wait for an additional 30 minutes before removing for consumption.
For subsequent batches, repeat the same process.
3. Tips for Making Air-Fried Jackfruit Chips
Choose fresh Thai jackfruit that is ripe but not overly mature.
Since ripe jackfruit is naturally sweet, you may skip adding sugar if you prefer a less sweet taste.
Setting the temperature and time above is for reference only, as the drying time depends on the ripeness of the jackfruit. If the jackfruit is not completely dry after the specified time, repeat the process until it is thoroughly dried.
Here is a simple guide on how to make air-fried jackfruit chips. Hopefully, this article will help you successfully create delicious dried jackfruit.
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