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How to Dehydrate
1. Prepare food as desired. Pat dry and place in an even layer on Mesh Tray(s).
2. Plug into outlet. Slide Drip/Baking Pan onto bottom of Air Fryer. Tap ON/OFF (
) to turn on Air Fryer. Tap MENU (
) to select
Dehydrating (
) function. Adjust temperature and time following chart below. Tap ON/OFF (
) to start the Air Fryer.
3. Check dryness of food and rotate Tray(s) occasionally.
4. When food is dry, let cool completely before storing. Tap and hold ON/OFF (
) to turn off Air Fryer.
5. Unplug.
Dehydrating Tips
Food Preparation
• Choose in-season fruits and vegetables for best flavor. Discard any with bruises or mold.
• Cut foods the same thickness, size, or shape to ensure even drying.
Pretreatment
• Most fruits and vegetables require pretreatment before drying. Blanch vegetables to prevent color loss or to break skins to shorten the drying
process. Dip fruits or potatoes in a solution of equal parts of lemon juice and water or use a fruit preservative following package directions.
• Drain and completely pat dry food before dehydrating.
• Marinate meat for jerky in refrigerator or season with jerky seasoning.
Determining Dryness
• Top Tray in Air Fryer will dehydrate faster. Switch Trays occassionally during dehydration. Check all Trays for doneness at the minimum
recommended time on chart below.
• All fruits should be able to bend and be slightly soft but not tacky, except for apples and bananas, which should be crisp.
• All vegetables should be crisp and easily broken.
• Jerky is dry when it cracks without breaking when bent.
For more information on dehydrating, food safety, and storage of dehydrated foods, visit foodsafety.gov or your local University
Cooperative Extension Service office.
Food
Preparation
Temperature
Time
Herbs
Wash, dry thoroughly.
100°F (38°C)
3–5 hours
Vegetables
Blanch for 2 minutes, drain, pat dry.
125°F (52°C)
5–9 hours
Fruits
Dip pieces in a solution of equal parts lemon juice or
water. Or, use a fruit preservative following package
directions. Drain, pat dry.
135°F (57°C)
6–12 hours
Jerky
Slice thin, marinate, or season with jerky seasoning. Pat
dry.
160°F (71°C)
4–8 hours
After dehydrating, bake at 275ºF (135ºC) for 10-12 minutes.
