How To Make Dried Strawberries In Air Fryer

Can I dry fruit in my Airfryer?

How to Dehydrate Fruits and Vegetables antonios mitsopoulos/Getty Images Recipes developed by Susan Vu for Food Network Kitchen Dehydrating produce in your oven or air fryer is extremely simple and helps to extend the shelf life of many of your favorite fruits and vegetables.

• While it’s easier to dehydrate larger quantities in an oven, the air fryer works a little quicker thanks to its controlled and circulating heat.
• If your oven has hot spots, make sure to rotate your baking sheets every couple of hours to ensure even baking.
• Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.

Hull 1 quart small strawberries and slice berries 1/4 inch thick. Lay slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake, flipping the strawberries once after 2 hours, until completely dried out, about 6 hours. Yield: about 1 cup Air Fryer Method: Hull 2 cups (about 8 ounces) small strawberries and slice berries 1/4 inch thick.

1. Lay slices in a single layer inside the basket of a 6-quart air fryer.
2. Put the basket into the air fryer.
3. Turn on the dehydrator setting and set the temperature to 175 degrees F.
4. Air fry for 4 hours.
5. Yield: about 1/2 cup Suggested Uses: Sprinkle dehydrated strawberries on top of cereal or granola, fold into a muffin batter or stir into trail mix.

Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Slice 1 pint (10 to 12 ounces) multi-colored grape tomatoes in half. Lay cut-side up in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake until completely dried out, about 6 hours. Yield: about 2/3 cup Air Fryer Method: Slice 1 cup (about 6 ounces) multi-colored grape tomatoes in half.

1. Lay in a single layer inside the basket of a 6-quart air fryer.
2. Put the basket into the air fryer.
3. Turn on the dehydrator setting and set the temperature to 175 degrees F.
4. Air fry for 4 hours.
5. Yield: about 1/2 cup Suggested Uses: Stir dehydrated grape tomatoes into homemade marinara sauce or soups to add concentrated tomato flavor, sprinkle over salads or marinate with herbs and olive oil and spoon over grilled chicken or fish.

Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Slice 2 medium zucchini or yellow squash (about 14 ounces) into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, about 3 cups. Lay in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake, flipping the zucchini or squash once after 4 hours, until completely dried out, about 8 hours.

Yield: about 1/2 cup Air Fryer Method: Slice 1 medium zucchini or yellow squash (about 7 ounces) into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, about 1 1/2 cups. Arrange in a single layer inside the basket of a 6-quart air fryer. Put the basket into the air fryer. Turn on the dehydrator setting and set the temperature to 175 degrees F.

Air fry for 4 hours. Yield: about 1/3 cup Suggested Uses: Add dehydrated zucchini or yellow squash to boiling water when you add dried pasta (it will rehydrate and soften), stir into soups (do this when you add the stock so the zucchini or squash has time to rehydrate and soften) or rehydrate in boiling water or stock, then fold into roasted vegetables.

1. Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
2. Peel 2 large carrots (about 10 ounces), then slice into 1/8-inch-thick rounds (halve any large pieces so the carrot slices are all similar in size), about 2 cups.
3. Cook the carrots in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes, then immediately drain well and rinse with very cold water.

Dry well, then lay in a single layer on a cooling rack set inside a large baking sheet. Bake until completely dried out, about 5 hours. Yield: about 1/3 cup Air Fryer Method: Peel 1 large carrot (about 5 ounces), then slice into 1/8-inch-thick rounds (halve any large pieces so the carrot slices are all similar in size), about 1 cup.

Cook the carrot pieces in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes, then immediately drain well and rinse with very cold water. Dry well, then arrange in a single layer inside the basket of a 6-quart air fryer. Put the basket into the air fryer. Turn on the dehydrator setting and set the temperature to 175 degrees F.

Air fry for 3 hours. Yield: about 1/4 cup Suggested Uses: Add dehydrated carrots to boiling water when you add dried pasta (they will rehydrate and soften), stir into soups (do this when you add the stock so the carrot pieces have time to rehydrate and soften) or rehydrate in boiling water or stock, then fold into roasted vegetables.

1. Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
2. Wash and dry 1 large bunch of curly kale (about 7 ounces).
3. Remove the stems and hand-tear the leaves into 1- to 2-inch pieces, about 10 cups (lightly packed).
4. Divide the kale between 2 cooling racks set inside 2 large baking sheets.
5. Bake until completely dried out, about 2 hours.

Yield: about 8 cups Air Fryer Method: Wash and dry 2 large stalks of curly kale (about 3 ounces). Remove the stems and hand-tear the leaves into 1- to 2-inch pieces, about 4 cups (lightly packed). Arrange inside the basket of a 6-quart air fryer. Put the basket into the air fryer.

Turn on the dehydrator setting and set the temperature to 175 degrees F. Air fry for 1 hour. Yield: about 4 cups Suggested Uses: Grind dehydrated kale into a fine powder and use in smoothies or baked goods, lightly crush up and sprinkle on top of salads or any dishes that need some crunch or stir into popcorn or a snack mix.

Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Wash and dry 1 large bunch of Tuscan kale (about 7 ounces). Remove the stems and cut or tear the leaves into 1- to 2-inch pieces, about 7 cups (lightly packed). Lay the kale in a single layer on a cooling rack set inside a large baking sheet.

Bake until completely dried out, about 2 hours. Yield: about 4 cups Air Fryer Method: Wash and dry 4 large stalks of Tuscan kale (about 3 1/2 ounces). Remove the stems and cut or tear the leaves into 1- to 2-inch pieces, about 3 1/2 cups (lightly packed). Arrange inside the basket of a 6-quart air fryer.

Put the basket into the air fryer. Turn on the dehydrator setting and set the temperature to 175 degrees F. Air fry for 1 hour. Yield: about 2 cups Suggested Uses: Grind dehydrated kale into a fine powder and use in smoothies or baked goods, lightly crush up and sprinkle on top of salads or any dishes that need some crunch or stir into popcorn or a snack mix.

Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Peel 2 small bananas (about 10 ounces), then slice diagonally 1/8 inch thick, about 1 cup. Brush both sides with fresh lemon juice. Lay in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake, flipping the banana pieces once after 2 hours, until completely dried out, about 4 hours.

Yield: about 2/3 cup Air Fryer Method: Peel 1 small banana (about 5 ounces), then slice diagonally 1/8 inch thick, about 1/2 cup. Brush both sides with fresh lemon juice. Arrange in a single layer inside the basket of a 6-quart air fryer. Put the basket into the air fryer.

Turn on the dehydrator setting and set the temperature to 175 degrees F. Air fry for 3 hours. Yield: about 1/3 cup. Suggested Uses: Sprinkle dehydrated bananas on top of cereal or granola, fold into a muffin batter or stir into trail mix. Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Slice 2 large apples (about 1 pound) crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick rounds.

Use a cutter to remove the core (or you can just cut it out). Soak the apples in 1/4 cup lemon juice mixed with 2 cups water for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and dry well, then lay in a single layer on a cooling rack set inside a large baking sheet.

• Bake until completely dried out, 5 to 6 hours.
• Yield: about 2 cups Air Fryer Method: Slice 1 large apple (about 8 ounces) crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick rounds.
• Use a cutter to remove the core (or you can just cut it out).
• Soak the apples in 2 tablespoons lemon juice mixed with 1 cup water for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Drain and dry well. Arrange inside the basket of a 6-quart air fryer (the apples can overlap). Put the basket into the air fryer. Turn on the dehydrator setting and set the temperature to 175 degrees F. Air fry for 3 hours. Yield: about 1 cup Suggested Uses: Roughly chop and fold dehydrated apples into cake or muffin batter, add to hot oatmeal (stir in with the hot water so the apples have time to rehydrate and soften) or roughly chop and add to stuffing or a sweet or savory bread pudding.

How do you make air dry fruit?

Download Article Download Article Using the sun to dry food is the oldest known method of food preservation, and making nutritious and delicious dried fruit this way is easy to do. The ideal climate for sun drying has strong sunshine, with a minimum temperature of 85 degrees Fahrenheit (30 Centigrade) and low humidity.

1. 1 Make a drying tray with a plastic screen or using cheesecloth stretched tightly on a frame. Crisscross string on the back of the frame and staple it in the corners to prevent the cheesecloth from sagging.
2. 2 Harvest the fruit just before it becomes over-ripe. Select fruit that is free from blemishes. Advertisement
3. 3 Allow the fruit to cool if it is warm from growing in the sun.
4. 4 Wash, pit, dry, peel (if necessary) and thinly slice the fruit. Thinly-sliced fruit will dry more quickly. By keeping all the pieces about the same size, they will dry uniformly.
5. 5 Prevent oxidation, or darkening of the fruit, after slicing.
   • Dip the fruit in salt water. Use 6 tablespoons of pickling salt to 1 gallon (3.5 liters) of water. Drain and dry the fruit.
   • Blanch apples or apricots by steaming the slices for 5 minutes, and then putting them in ice cold water. Thoroughly drain and dry the fruit.
   • Make a honey dip for peaches, pineapples or bananas by mixing 1 cup sugar, 3 cups water and 1 cup honey.
   • Combine warm water, pineapple juice and lemon juice for a juice dip.
   • Mix 2 tablespoons ascorbic acid into 4 cups (1 liter) water for any fruits.
   • Boil 1 box of pectin dip with 1 cup water and ½ cup sugar for peaches, cherries or berries.
6. 6 Arrange the fruit on the drying tray with spaces between, so that the pieces don’t touch.
7. 7 Place a piece of glass above the food to intensify the sun on the fruit, but make sure there is enough space above the fruit for good air circulation.
8. 8 Set the tray in the sun for approximately 2-4 days. The actual drying time depends on the type of fruit and outdoor conditions.
   • Take the fruit indoors if it is raining and at night to prevent moisture from collecting on the fruit.
9. 9 Equalize the fruit after drying to allow moisture from some pieces to transfer to the dryer pieces. This can be done by stirring the pieces for a few days or by placing them in paper bags, hanging the bags on a clothesline and shaking the bags a few times a day for a couple of days.
10. 10 Store the dried fruit in a container with a tight-fitting lid or in a zipper-seal bag.
    • If the containers are kept in a cool, dark place, the fruit will last for at least 6 months.
    • Check the fruit regularly for mold during the first few weeks of storage and discard any doubtful pieces.

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• Question I want to dry grapes. What is the best way to do this? Awesome samantha Community Answer You can use a food dehydrater to dry out the grapes or use the oven on a low temperature.
• Question I want to sun dry figs, what are the steps? First, wash the ripe figs. Cut them in half. Lay them on a rack with plenty of holes. Cover them with a cheesecloth and secure it tightly around the rack. Place the rack under the sun and let the figs dry for 2-3 days.
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• If you want to store the dried fruit for a longer time, pasteurize it to destroy insect eggs. To pasteurize it, freeze the dried fruit for a few days in a deep freezer or heat in an oven for 10-15 minutes at 175 F.
• Store dried fruit in small batches so if a piece did not thoroughly dry and begins to mold, it will not ruin the entire batch.
• Dust the fruit before storing with sugar or spice to prevent the fruit from sticking together.

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• Do not use screens made from galvanized metal, which can oxidize and leave a residue on the fruit.
• Do not sun dry fruit where there is a lot of air pollution, as the food can be contaminated.

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What is the difference between an air fryer and a dehydrator?

Dehydrator vs Air Fryer – The Differences – An air fryer heats at high temperatures, allowing you to cook foods quickly without having to worry about them getting burned. A food dehydrator works by using a low-temperature setting heat to dry out food, so it takes longer than an oven and doesn’t require any oil.

What happens to fruit in an air fryer?

If you’re looking for a way to cook your fruit without using oil, then an air fryer is the perfect tool for you! Air frying your fruit will give it a crispy outer layer while keeping the inside soft and juicy. Check out these recipes for some of the best air fryer fruit dishes.

Can you dehydrate in an air fryer without a dehydrator?

Can You Dehydrate Vegetables in the Air Fryer? – You sure can! Not only can you dehydrate fruit in an air fryer, but you can also dehydrate fresh vegetables in the air fryer. Dehydrated tomatoes, zucchini, kale, carrots, and more are all delicious and wholesome snack options. Here are some of my other favorites:

Peppers Mushrooms Beets Corn Peas Broccoli

Just like fruit, vegetables will dehydrate at 175 degrees F. The cook time ranges depending on what type of veg you want to dehydrate. Carrots, for example, will take about 3 hours. Kale, on the other hand, takes just 1 hour. Enjoy your dehydrated vegetables as a snack (they taste like vegetable chips!), or you can use them in soups and stews.

How do you dehydrate fruit puree in an air fryer?

Food drying (or dehydrating) is a method of preserving fruit, vegetables, and meat that has been practiced for centuries. Nowadays, there are Food Dehydrators to make it easy to dehydrate your foods with minimal effort from the comfort of your home. We tested some recipes in a dehydrator and in our very own Air Fryer Oven using its Dehydrate setting.

• Continue below to read all you need to know about dehydrating and what it has to offer.
• What is a Food Dehydrator and What Does It Do? A food dehydrator dries (also known as dehydrates) your food.
• It uses a built-in fan and low heat to dry out food.
• The light flow of hot air reduces the overall amount of water found in fruits, veggies and other foods.

Once all the water is removed from the foods, the food won’t spoil as quickly. When we are trying to eat healthier, we go straight for fruit or vegetables. We think the dried fruit we see at the store is considered healthy. When in fact, it is filled with sugars, fats and other ingredients that are the exact opposite of healthy.

1. That is why dehydrating your own food is the answer! It is extremely healthy, because most of the time you are only using ONE ingredient (the food you are drying).
2. When you use a dehydrator, you are in control and know exactly what ingredients are in your food and what you’re putting into your body.
3. Dehydrating turns the simplest foods, like bananas or sweet potatoes and turns them into a healthy and delicious snack! Dehydrated food is a great alternative for junk foods, because it gives you that crunchy taste you are looking for.

It doesn’t stop at fruits and vegetables. You can make some tender beef jerky or herbs for seasoning any dish you wish! Dehydrated food, when properly stored (we’ll get to more on that later) can last much longer than any food you have in your pantry or fridge.

1. So not only are you enjoying a healthy, tasty snack, but you are saving money too! 5 Dehydrating Tips to Help You Along the Way Correct time and temperature is critical! Make sure you have the right time and temperature to correctly dehydrate food.
2. This will depend on what dehydrator you buy.
3. There will be a general time and temperature guidelines or instruction manual to help you with this.

Rule of thumb is for foods to be 95% hydrated. If your items seem soft or sticky, they need to continue to dehydrate. If your food is hard and crunchy, then they are fully dehydrated! Humidity, air conditioning or breezes could affect the time it takes to dehydrate your food.

Hasty doesn’t always mean tasty. We all want our food to be done cooking with a snap of our fingers. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way and it could actually do more harm than good when it comes to dehydrating. If you try to increase the time and/or temperature, this will seal the outside and leave moisture inside, which will lead to your food spoiling before it’s even done dehydrating.

Prep, prep, prep! Before you dehydrate anything, make sure you wash all of your foods thoroughly. Pat them dry afterwards before placing them in the Dehydrator or Air Fryer Oven. Spraying lemon juice on apples or bananas beforehand will avoid browning.

Efficiency is key! Take advantage of preheating your Dehydrator or Air Fryer Oven first, so that it can warm up. Prepare items that require the same time and temperature. Slice all your items to a consistent thickness and size to ensure they will evenly cook. Store Your Foods for Later. Allow your food to cool to room temperature before you store it.

During storage, keep in mind to protect it from heat, light and moisture. Store your foods in a Ziploc bag and seal tightly. You can also use a vacuum sealer to ensure your bags are sealed extra tight. Place the bags in a dark, cool and dry area. The great thing about storing these foods is it doesn’t require the fridge or freezer to stay fresh. Dehydrated fruit is a delicious crunchy snack that will fulfill that crunchy desire. It also has that sweet taste that we are looking for in store bought dried fruit or sweets and desserts. Any fruit can be used for this recipe, we used what was readily available to us.

You can also add whatever seasonings you want, but we just opted to keep it simple and use the main ingredient to show you how great of a snack it is by itself. If you do add any liquid seasoning to your fruit, make sure to pat it dry before placing it on the trays. Slicing the fruit thin will ensure even dehydrating.

The amount of fruit we used filled up 2 trays but take advantage of the extra trays to make more fruit! Ingredients:

2 mangoes, thinly sliced 1 kiwi, thinly sliced 2 bananas, thinly sliced 6 strawberries, thinly sliced 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced

Directions: 1. Peel (optional) and thinly slice the fruit of your choosing. Place fruit in dehydrator trays or air fryer racks.2. If using the Dehydrator, dehydrate at 130°F for 8 hours. If using the Air Fryer Oven, use the dehydrate setting and dehydrate at 130°F for 4 hours. Beef Jerky Beef jerky is a great alternative snack to eat in place of chips or any other junk food. The ingredients we used are for a common beef jerky recipe, but feel free to use whatever ingredients you desire for your own seasoning. Making sure you slice the beef in consistent sizes is crucial, so that they will cook evenly.

1 lb. beef, sliced into thin strips ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup soy sauce ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. liquid smoke 1 tbsp. sriracha sauce 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp cayenne red pepper ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp ground pepper

Directions: 1. Slice your beef into thin slices, making sure all pieces are consistent in thickness and size. In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients together to create the marinate.2. Place the slices of meat inside the marinate bowl, making sure each piece is fully coated.

• Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.3.
• After 30 minutes, place the marinated beef slices onto a paper towel and pat dry.4.
• If using the Dehydrator, place beef slices on dehydrator trays and dehydrate for 3 hours at 170°F,
• If using Air Fryer Oven, place the beef slices on air fryer racks.
• Use the dehydrate setting at 170°F for 90 minutes.

Granola Bars Granola bars are a great bite for any occasion, such as breakfast, middle of the day snack or an after-work out snack. These granola bars contain healthier ingredients verses some of the store-bought ones. We chose rolled oats because they cook faster than steel-cut oats and hold their shape during the cooking process.

1. We used maple syrup, vanilla extract and honey to give it that sweet taste.
2. Any fruit and nuts can be used for these bars, we chose what was on hand for us.
3. It is important to have all your ingredients ready before you mix all of them, because the mixture will start to get thick and be harder to mix together.

We doubled the recipe and were able to fill 2 trays, so we would have more granola bars for later. Ingredients:

2 ½ cups rolled oats ¾ cup unsweetened apple sauce 2 tbsp. natural peanut butter 2 tbsp. maple syrup 2 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 1 tbsp. cinnamon 1/3 cup dried figs, chopped 1/3 cup dates, chopped 1/3 cup dried mangoes, chopped ¼ cup coconut flakes ¼ cup slivered almonds

Directions: 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats with all the wet ingredients and mix well.2. Add in dried fruits, nuts, coconut flakes and cinnamon and stir consistently. Flatten the mixture into the dehydrator trays or baking pan, using a spatula.3.

Place the trays in the Dehydrator or Air Fryer Oven and dehydrate at 115°F for 4 hours, or until it reaches your desired consistency. Remove from tray, cut into bars and enjoy! To conclude, dehydrating is a method that is here to stay. So many people are wanting to live a healthier lifestyle and dehydrating is the way to go.

There aren’t many ingredients needed to create a sweet or savory snack! You slice your food, place it in the dehydrator and wait for it to be done. Dehydrators and our Air Fryer Ovens have enough space and racks to be able to make extra food for later.

1. Dehydrated foods can last a long time and can easily be stored in a Ziploc bag! Even if you’re not sure if the dehydrator is really for you, there is always our Air Fryer Oven with the dehydrator setting! A big thank you to the authors of the recipes we tested out.
2. Check out the links below to take a look at the original recipes and more information on dehydrating.

http://fryerhouse.com/air-fryer-beef-jerky-recipe/ https://www.rebootwithjoe.com/smart-sweet-the-best-granola-bar-in-the-world/ https://learn.compactappliance.com/guide-to-dehydrating-food/ https://www.vitality4life.co.uk/blog/product-reviews/food-dehydrator-reviews/benefits-of-a-food-dehydrator/

How do you dehydrate star fruit in an air fryer?

Air fryer dried strawberries recipe – Yield 8 servings Ingredients 1 pound strawberries 1/2 Tbsp superfine sugar (optional) 1 piece of parchment to line the dehydrator rack (optional) 1. Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly.2. Remove the tops off and cut them into 1/4” slices.

1. Toss the slices in the sugar, if desired.3.
2. Line the air fryer rack with parchment paper, and lay the strawberry slices flat on the rack without stacking them.4.
3. Air fry at 135°F for six to eight hours, or until the fruit is completely dried.
4. For a chip-like texture, continue to dehydrate for longer, and for a chewier texture, air fry until just dried throughout.5.

Remove from the air fryer and store in an airtight container once fully cool. Oh hi! You look like someone who loves free workouts, discounts for cutting-edge wellness brands, and exclusive Well+Good content. Sign up for Well+, our online community of wellness insiders, and unlock your rewards instantly.

How do you dehydrate apples and strawberries?

After an hour of washing, hulling, and slicing strawberries for dehydrated chips or frozen fruit, you’ll be glad to simply toss some fruit in a blender, pour the liquid onto a dehydrator sheet or unbleached parchment paper, set your food dehydrator to 135F, and walk away for 4-12 hours.