Drying Herbs in an Air Fryer
How to dry and dehydrate herbs in an air fryer.
Cost: $0
Equipment
Materials
- fresh herbs culinary or medicinal
Instructions
Air Fryer Drying Method
- Wash the fresh herbs and pat dry.
- Place the clean herbs in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray. Place a metal rack on top to prevent them from flying around or alternatively, tie them with twine before placing into the air fryer.
- Air fry at 350°F for 3-4 minutes or until visibly dry and the plant material crumbles easily in your hands.
- Carefully place the dried plants in a large bowl or on a sheet of parchment paper until cooled completely before storing.
Air Fryer Dehydrating Method
- Wash the fresh herbs and pat dry.
- Place the clean herbs in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray. Place a metal rack on top to prevent them from flying around or alternatively, tie them with twine before placing into the air fryer.
- Air fry at 130°F for 1-3 hours, checking every half hour or so. It is ready when the plant material crumbles in your hands easily.
- Carefully place the dried plants in a large bowl or on a sheet of parchment paper until cooled completely before storing.
Notes
Please see the full post above for lots of valuable information!
Also see: What to do with Dried Lavender.
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