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Dried basil leaves in a small bowl with fresh basil and an air fryer in the background.

Air Fryer Dehydrated Basil

4.80 from 5 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 11 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Air fryer dehydrated basil is a quick and simple way to preserve fresh herbs in just minutes. With a few easy steps, you’ll have crisp, flavorful basil perfect for seasoning sauces, soups, and more. It’s a great method for reducing waste and keeping herbs on hand year-round.

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup Basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt, optional

Instructions

  • Wash your herbs and then dry them. I usually wash them and then lay them out on water towels, until they are completely dry.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F, using the air fryer setting.
  • Remove the leaves from the stems.
  • Place the leaves into the air fryer basket
  • Then place a spoon (or fork) or trivet on top of the herbs, which will help keep them down during the air frying.
  • Set cook time for 3-6 minutes, or until the leaves are completely dried.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Something to weigh down the basil leaves

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 1161mgPotassium: 0.1mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1250IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.4mg