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How to Dehydrate Chili Peppers - Recipe Method

Instructions for dehydrating chili peppers in a food dehydrator so you can preserve them for later use, make crushed red pepper, or grind them into powders for your own special seasoning blends.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chili peppers, powder, spices
Servings: 10
Calories: 14kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh chili peppers

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 store them in baggies or containes, or use as you wish. Keep them in a dark place, like your pantry, for freshness.

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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. Once they are dried, remove and store them in baggies or containers, or use as you wish. Keep them in a dark place, like your pantry, for freshness. 

Nutrition

Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 20.4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.4mg