Dehydrated citrus slices like lemons, limes, and oranges are a great way to preserve them for future use. This recipe includes directions for using a dehydrator or oven. The dehydrator equipment that I used is Ninja Foodi Grill Air Fryer, which has a dehydrator setting.
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One of the ways I like to use and preserve my lemons is by slicing and dehydrating them. It’s very easy and there are many things you can do with them throughout the year
Ways to use dehydrated lemon.
- To flavor a simple hot tea.
- Use as a garnish on cocktails
- Add to water for flavor
- Grind into powder and mix with herbs to add the citrus flavor to baked goods, soups, sauces, meats and veggies.
- I personally eat them daily. I sprinkle a bit of raw sugar and cinnamon before dehydrating lemon and devour it like candy. My homemade daily dose of the most natural Vitamin C.
How to dehydrate lemon.
- I used my Ninja Grill Air fryer/Dehydrator combo. You can use your own dehydrator equipment or use the oven to dehydrate lemon. I will include instructions for both.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the lemon evenly at about 1/4″ so that it dehydrates the slices evenly and all at the same time.
Ingredients:
- 2 lemons, thinly and evenly sliced into 1/4″ slices (approx 3mm). I used Meyers lemons.
- Raw sugar. I used Trader Joe’s Raw cane sugar.
- Cinnamon or Chinese Five Spice, if desired.
Directions:
- Wash lemons and wipe them dry.
- Cut lemons into 1/4″ slices, approx. 3 mm
- Sprinkle and rub a little amount of raw sugar on both sides, to taste.
- Sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon powder, if desired. Sometimes I love to use the Five spice. A Chinese spice blend that includes all five tastes (sweet, sour, bitter, salty and hot). 5 spices in one: cinnamon, anise seed, cloves, ginger and fennel seed.
- Arrange lemon slices in a single layer on a dehydrator tray
- Select Dehydrate mode. I’m using the Ninja Foodi Air Fryer/Dehydrator Combo.
- Set the temperature to 135°F/57°C
- Dehydrate for 8 hours, flipping lemons halfway. Flipping is preferred, but not required.
- After lemon has been dehydrated, enjoy it right away or store it in an air-tight container until ready to use.
How to make dehydrated lemon in the oven
- Preheat oven to 200F/93C
- Proceed as per the directions above
- Dehydrate for 4 hours.
Other air fryer recipes you’ll love:
- Air fryer Pineapple – Delish, juicy with caramelized crispy edges in 15 minutes.
- Air fryer Roasted Eggplant.
- Air fryer Bacon-wrapped Pineapple bites.
- Easy creamy Russian cheesecakes.
How to make Air Fryer Dehydrated Lemon
Dehydrated citrus slices like lemons, limes, and oranges are a great way to preserve them for future use. This recipe includes directions for using a dehydrator or oven. The dehydrator equipment that I used is Ninja Foodi Grill Air Fryer, which has a dehydrator setting.
One of the ways I like to use and preserve my lemons is by slicing and dehydrating them. It's very easy and there are many things you can do with them throughout the year.
I personally eat them daily. I sprinkle a bit of raw sugar and cinnamon before dehydrating lemon and devour it like candy. My homemade daily dose of the most natural Vitamin C.
Ingredients
- 2 lemons, thinly and evenly sliced into 1/4" slices (approx 3mm). I used Meyers lemons.
- Raw sugar. I used Trader Joe's Raw cane sugar.
- Cinnamon or Chinese Five Spice, if desired.
Instructions
- Wash lemons and wipe them dry.
- Cut lemons into 1/4" slices, approx. 3 mm
- Sprinkle and rub a little amount of raw sugar on both sides, to taste.
- Sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon powder, if desired. Sometimes I love to use the Five spice. A Chinese spice blend that includes all five tastes (sweet, sour, bitter, salty and hot). 5 spices in one: cinnamon, anise seed, cloves, ginger and fennel seed.
- Arrange lemon slices in a single layer on a dehydrator tray
- Select Dehydrate mode. I'm using the Ninja Foodi Air Fryer/Dehydrator Combo.
- Set the temperature to 135°F/57°C
- Dehydrate for 8 hours, flipping lemons halfway. Flipping is preferred, but not required.
- After lemon has been dehydrated, enjoy it right away or store it in an air-tight container until ready to use.
Oven Method
- Preheat oven to 200F/93C
- Proceed as per directions above
- Dehydrate for 4 hours.
My lemons go bad pretty quick before I’m able to use them. I will give this method a try. Thank you
How long do they last
Dehydrated lemons can last up to 6 months when stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. For even longer shelf life, keep them in the fridge or freezer, where they can last up to a year!