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Spicy homemade watermelon jerky with watermelon and lime in the background

Spicy Homemade Watermelon Jerky

  • Author: Meatless Makeovers
  • Prep Time: 15 min.
  • Cook Time: 12-16 hours
  • Total Time: 12 hours and 15 min.
  • Yield: 10 Servings 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Dehydrate
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A healthy vegan and gluten-free summer snack perfect for on-the-go. This homemade watermelon jerky is the perfect combo of sweet & spicy!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 Small Watermelon 7 lbs (Cut into Thick Strips) 1 inch x 4 inch
  • 2 Limes (Juiced)
  • 2 Tbsp Tajin Seasoning

Instructions

  1. Using a knife, carefully remove the rind. Cut the watermelon into strips approx. 1/2 inch thick by 1.5 inches wide and 4 inches long. Although the strips can be different sizes and that will be fine but they should be roughly the same thickness.
  2. Place the watermelons strips onto lined dehydrator trays. 
  3. Juice the limes into a small bowl and brush the juice over each strip. 
  4.  Sprinkle the Tajin seasoning over each strip. Using as much or as little as you want depending on your spice tolerance. 
  5. Place the trays into the dehydrator on 165° for 12-16 hours. Rotating the strips halfway through. 
  6. Alternatively, this recipe can also be made on wire racks in a 250° oven for 3-5 hours.
  7. Store leftover jerky in an airtight container or ziplock baggies for up to a month.


Notes

  • The jerky may rehydrate slightly if it is not consumed right away. However, it is still edible it will be just more of a fruit roll-up consistency rather than a jerky.
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