How to Dehydrate Mangos

Mangos are a nutritious tropical fruit, known for their sweetness and starchy consistency. They contain high levels of fiber, vitamin A and natural sugars, so they make a great snack.^{[1]
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Research source} The best way to preserve ripe mangos is to dehydrate them for storage using a dehydrator or an oven.

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Slicing Fruit

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Purchase between 2 and 40 mangoes for your dehydrating procedure. The number you purchase should be commensurate with the number of dehydrator trays you have. If you plan to do it in the oven, two to three mangos will cover a baking tray.
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Set them on the kitchen counter to ripen if they aren’t ripe already. If you depress the skin with your thumb, a ripe mango will have some give to it.^{[2]
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Research source} An unripe mango will be very hard.

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Buy a mango slicer from an online distributor or a kitchen store if you are planning on dehydrating a large number of mangos. Slicing them is a sticky process and a mango slicer will reduce your chances of cutting yourself.^{[3]
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Slice a mango by placing it on a cutting board with the end down. Slice about ¹⁄₄ inch (0.6 cm) from the centerline down through the mango to extract the “cheeks.” Turn a cheek so that the peel is facing down and slice parallel lines down from top to bottom.
- Be careful not to cut through the skin at the back.
- Flip the mango cheek over and peel off the skin.^{[4]
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Repeat, cutting two cheeks for each mango and setting the slices aside in a bowl.

Part 2

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Dehydrating Mangos

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Remove your dehydrating trays from your dehydrator. Try not to take too much time between slicing and placing the dehydrating trays inside, so you can preserve the nutrients in the fresh fruit.
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Arrange the slices in parallel lines on your dehydrating tray. Make sure there is some space between each slice for air to move through.^{[5]
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Set your dehydrator to 130 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit (54 Celsius) for 10 to 14 hours.^{[6]
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Opt to do them in the oven by stacking them on a parchment lined baking tray and placing them on the lowest setting. Crack the door of the oven to let air flow through. Dehydrate for 10 to 14 hours.^{[7]
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Peel the dried mango off the trays. Place them in an airtight glass jar or in plastic bags. Keep them in a cool, dry and dark place to preserve freshness.
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Finished.

Community Q&A

Question

Do you need a dehydrator or can you just leave them on the counter to dry out?

Community Answer

You can't just leave them on the counter. If you don't have a regular dehydrator you can place the peeled mangos on a cookie sheet and keep it in the oven on very low heat, about 165 degrees, at least overnight or until they are completely dried out. Check them often and turn over if needed. Store them in an airtight container or vacuum-sealed bags.
Question

How long will the mangoes last when they're prepared in this manner?

Community Answer

Longer than fresh, but still not forever. I do recommend adding sugar before drying.
Question

Could I freeze the dehydrated mangoes?

Community Answer

You could, but it would be unnecessary, as the mangoes are already preserved.