Dehydrated Lemon in Air Fryer
Description
Make perfectly crisp, shelf-stable dehydrated lemon slices in your air fryer with just one ingredient. These golden citrus rounds are ideal for tea, cocktails, infused water, rubs, baking, and beautiful homemade gifts — and they keep for up to a year.
Ingredients
- 6 large lemons, firm and unblemished
Instructions
- Wash lemons thoroughly under cool water and pat completely dry.
- Slice each lemon into uniform rounds, ⅛ to ¼ inch thick. A mandoline produces the most even slices.
- Blot the lemon slices between paper towels to remove surface moisture.
- Arrange slices in a single layer on the air fryer basket or racks. Do not let them overlap.
- Set the air fryer to the dehydrate function at 130°F (55°C). Dehydrate for 2½ to 3 hours.
- Check for doneness — slices should feel dry and leathery and snap easily once cooled. If still tacky, dehydrate an additional 20–30 minutes.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before storing.
- Transfer fully cooled slices to an airtight glass jar and store in a cool, dark pantry for up to 12 months.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Slice thickness matters more than time. Uniform slices = uniform drying.
- If your air fryer's lowest temperature is above 130°F, run it at the lowest setting and check every 20–30 minutes.
- For sweeter results, use Meyer lemons.
- Save lemon ends — zest and freeze for future baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 31kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg