Oven dried jalapenos are easy to make and packed with flavor. These delicious bites are great in recipes or on their own if you like a little heat.

If you love jalapeno peppers, then this is the recipe for you. It's loaded with concentrated jalapeno pepper, and while drying them concentrates the capsaicin (what makes the peppers hot), many find them to be milder.

Oven Dried Jalapenos

I love jalapenos, and I'm always looking for new ways to enjoy them. One of my new favorites is drying them in the oven. They take on an entirely new texture, and the flavor really pops. I love to put them in recipes for a kick of heat or on top of nachos for a twist on a favorite flavor.

Ingredients

It only takes one ingredient to make this recipe. It doesn't get easier than that!

• jalapeños

Instructions

It only takes a few short steps and a few minutes to make these.

Step 1: Preheat oven to 200ºF.

Step 2: Cut the ends off of each jalapeño. 

Step 3: Slice jalapeños crosswise into ⅛-inch slices.

Step 4: Place jalapeño slices on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.

Step 5: Bake for 2 hours or until hard and dried.

Equipment

It takes next to nothing to dry these peppers.

• Knife
• Cutting board
• Parchment paper
• Baking sheet

Substitutions

Your Favorite Pepper: You can try drying any of your favorite peppers from jalapenos to habaneros.

Options

Looking for ways to change up this oven dried jalapenos recipe? Here are some suggestions.

Green Jalapenos: Use green jalapenos for a more earthy flavor.

Red Jalapenos: Using red jalapenos gives a milder, sometimes slightly fruity flavor.

Tips:

• Use a very sharp knife so you can easily slice the jalapenos without smashing them.
• Wear gloves and wash your hands when working with hot peppers.
• NEVER touch your face.

More Jalapeno Recipes

• Sweet and Spicy Jalapeno Jam
• Strawberry Jalapeno Jam
• Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers

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Oven Dried Jalapenos

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