Want to learn how to make air fryer dehydrated orange slices? These air fried oranges are easy to make and don't require a dehydrator.
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Why You'll Love This Dish
Not only are these dried fruit slices beautiful, but they are versatile, too. They act as a lovely dried citrus garnish on cocktails, are wonderful added to tea, or can be used as a garland or in potpourri for the holidays.
You can also add these dry oranges slices in place of fresh citrus fruit slices in marinades, eaten as a healthy snack, or used as a garnish for desserts.
They have a long shelf life. Drying fruit can extend its shelf life as long as it is stored in an airtight container.
Finally, they're delicious. These air fryer dried orange slices are sweet, crisp, and full of citrus flavor.
What You'll Need
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- Fresh Oranges Navel oranges are a great choice here. Blood oranges will work well, too.
How to Dehydrate Oranges Slices in the Air Fryer
Step One: Use a sharp knife or a mandoline to cut your oranges into orange wheels.
Step Two: Cover the base of the air fryer basket with parchment paper.
Step Three: Place cut orange slices in a single layer on the parchment paper. Cook at 180 degrees Fahrenheit for 60 to 90 minutes, or until fully dried, flipping every 30 minutes.
Variations
Try this recipe with grapefruit, lemon, lime, or blood oranges!
How to Store
Place air fryer dehydrated oranges in an airtight container, like a mason jar, locking glass container, or Ziploc bag and store in a cool, dry place.
FAQ
In the air fryer, this will take about 60 to 90 minutes.
In this recipe, air frying allows you to dehydrate the fruit. With other preparations, you can develop a baked texture, with a soft interior and lightly crisp exterior.
You can air fry oranges, blueberries, strawberries, pears, apples, pineapple--just about any fruit will work well in the air fryer.
How to Serve
You can eat dehydrated oranges as a healthy snack, or use them...
- in tea
- as a cocktail garnish
- as a dessert garnish
- in marinades
- as part of a holiday garland
- in potpourri
Expert Tips
- Air fryers can vary in size and temperature, so be sure to check your oranges early.
- Some air fryers will only go to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. In this case, check your oranges around the 45-minute mark and continue cooking as needed.
- Work in batches. You won't want to crowd the air fryer, so work in batches to ensure the oranges are in an even, single layer.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Dehydrated Orange Slices
Ingredients
- 1 navel orange
Instructions
- Use a sharp knife or a mandoline to cut your oranges into orange wheels.
- Cover the base of the air fryer basket with parchment paper.
- Place cut orange slices in a single layer on the parchment paper. Air fry at 180 degrees Fahrenheit for 60 to 90 minutes, or until fully dried, flipping every 30 minutes.
Notes
- Air fryers can vary in size and temperature, so be sure to check your oranges early.
- Some air fryers will only go to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. In this case, check your oranges around the 45-minute mark and continue cooking as needed.
- Work in batches. You won't want to crowd the air fryer, so work in batches to ensure the oranges are in an even, single layer.
- Try this recipe with grapefruit, lemon, lime, or blood oranges!
- Place air fryer dehydrated oranges in an airtight container, like a mason jar, locking glass container, or Ziploc bag and store in a cool, dry place.
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