How to Dehydrate Chili Peppers (Recipe Method)

Name: How to Dehydrate Chili Peppers (Recipe Method)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 10 min
Yield: 10 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh chili peppers

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
Servings
10
Calories
14 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

How to Dehydrate Chili Peppers (Recipe Method)

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Learn how to dehydrate chili peppers in a dehydrator to make chili flakes and powder, spice blends, or preserve them for years - full video instructions.

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Ingredients

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1 pound fresh chili peppers

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Instructions

Wash and dry your chili peppers. Choose only fresh peppers. If they show any signs of rotting, throw them away.
Wearing gloves, remove the stems and slice the thicker peppers into rings and thinner peppers in half. Leave them whole if you prefer, but they will take much longer to dehydrate. The gloves are important when working with peppers because the oils from the peppers can burn your skin, and the pain can linger. Need help? How to Stop the Chili Pepper Burn On Your Skin.
Place the peppers on the trays of the dehydrator. Spread them out evenly so the heat can distribute properly.
Turn on the dehydrator at 135-140 degrees F, or whatever setting your dehydrator recommends.
Once they are dried, remove and seal them in baggies or sealable containers, or use as you wish. Store them in a dark place, like your pantry, for freshness.

Notes

1 pound of fresh peppers will yield about 4 ounces dried peppers.
NOTE: I like to place my dehydrator in the garage because it will release fumes over time and you will notice the odor. Let the dehydrator sit anywhere from 5 hours to overnight. It will very likely take longer than 5 hours, but much depends on the thickness of the pepper walls and how many peppers you're working with. I personally turn mine on when I go to bed and check it in the morning. The peppers are usually dried by morning, but if not, just leave them in longer until they are dried.

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Calories 14kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 138mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 425IU (9%) Vitamin C 20.4mg (23%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)