Air Fryer Strawberry Candy
Description
Chewy, sweet, ruby-red strawberry candy made with just strawberries and sugar — no dehydrator and no candy thermometer required. The air fryer slowly dries sugared strawberry slices into a naturally sweet, snackable treat.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus extra for tossing, optional
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries. Hull and slice them into even ¼-inch pieces.
- In a bowl, gently toss the slices with the sugar and lemon juice (if using). Let sit 10–15 minutes until a light syrup forms.
- Arrange the slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, without overlapping. Use perforated parchment underneath to prevent sticking, if desired.
- Set the air fryer to 135°F (or the lowest available setting) and dry for 2 to 3 hours, flipping every 30–40 minutes.
- Pull the candy when shrunken and chewy but still pliable. It will firm up slightly as it cools.
- Cool completely, toss in extra sugar for a frosted look if desired, and store in an airtight container.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- For a softer, taffy-like candy, pull them on the earlier side. For a firmer candy, dry the full time.
- Keep the temperature low — high heat hardens the sugar instead of slowly drying the fruit.
- Drying time varies by air fryer model, slice thickness, and humidity, so rely on texture over the clock.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg