How to Dry Herbs Using an Air Fryer 🌿 Simple Quick Method to Preserve Herbs

Drying herbs in the subtropics can be difficult with the extreme humidity most of the year unless you want to use the oven to slowly dry them. I find that using the air fryer to dry the herbs is the quickest and most simple way to preserve herbs throughout summer when there is an abundance in the garden. I like to start drying them at 100 degrees Celsius and adjust according to the herb you're drying. The more moisture, the higher the temperature I like to set the air fryers. Just make sure to weight the herbs down with something that is heat proof or else they'll fly around and potentially burn.
Let me know if you try this method if you're got an air fryer and anything else you like to dry!
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[@JesseJDogBoartfield]

I take the rack out and put the leaves on the bottom and place the rack over the top of the leaves to hold them down. Works great

[@etta0840]

Thank you! Was wondering if that will work!

[@TheAsmrAddict888]

Good idea. I also just keep mine tied together with twisty ties.

[@TheAsmrAddict888]

Can also wrap loosely with tinfoil

[@janetcw9808]

Thanks! Tried it the other day minus the rack on top (of bay), PING PING PING, burnt 😂. Good wishes 🙏🏼 from Scotland.

[@gellben1456]

That's what my daughter told me too

[@zawadiismail]

I dry my herbs using the sun..the smell of sun dried herbs is heavenly..

[@thenaturepatch]

Sounds amazing! 🥰

[@kittenleo28]

That's 212° Fahrenheit which is way too high of heat for herbs to keep any of their nutrients or medicinal properties. If you don't care about that and just want the herbs for their flavor, cool, but I just thought some might want to know this info.

[@cyphersantiago5377]

youre a life savor

[@albeal9213]

Young Lady, "THANK YOU"! I have searched everywhere to find out how to dry herbs. And came accross your web page and my search has ended. I am 64 years old and in my "GREAT" wisdom I decided to "POT" some herbs. I chose taragon, basil, sage, parsley, oregano, thyme, cilantro, chives, and last but not least, rosemary. Never the less I found out that I had an inate talent on "FARMING"! ALL IN MY APARTMENT! I have been almost evicted by my plants. And now I find I have enough herbs to supply McCormik for the next 3 years! LOL Just kidding, but Ya I have A LOT! You have pointed me in the right direction and I thank you for that! I happen to have a good dehydrator and I look forward to trying. All I ask is either with you or your family of subscibers, knowing the herbs that I have listed, time frame for each on drying as well as tips. I have been unable to get a difinative answer to that question. Keep this in mind Folks, this is my first time doing this I don't want to screw up. LOL TIA to all, and Nature Patch thanks for your channel.

[@matthewspatch9529]

Great substitute for a dryer unit. Excellent advice.

[@thenaturepatch]

Thanks Matthew! Such a great option :)

[@AN44146]

Love your accent. I say 'herbs' too. ❤ thanks for sharing. Love HERBS

[@fleurtory4704]

I can't wait to experiment with my air fryer and see how my herbs go! I usually air dry them, but it takes forever as I'm in Brissie area and the humidity has been crazy with all the rain this year!

[@strongcoffeenana4123]

I tried it thanks a lot for help

[@tracidavis8991]

thank you

[@iartistdotme]

I had no idea! Can't wait to share this with others that I know have air dryers AND a garden. So cool!

[@dawndickson2156]

Works great! Thank you so much!

[@xavierrose8208]

yay Brisbane ❤

[@meghanfreerks5196]

Thank you for this video! I’m so excited to try this.

[@giselecollins2133]

Very good idea

[@swalavisa]

This video was helpful thank u

[@max_powers11]

Hi great video. Any tips on drying bay leaves in the air fryer? Great voice btw. Thank you

[@Onecooliceman]

Love it.

[@rajeshbhoyrub5655]

Thanks dear ...from Mauritius❤

[@lindziep6319]

Thanks for sharing i just bought our first air fryer and im thinking if i can use it in drying herbs coz im making my own tea so il try drying lemongrass coz its overflowing in our garden need to preserve it and use for my tea 😊 hope it goes well

[@ianscash6759]

Using your method to dry nettles from my son's allotment

[@shaundredeutschmann8013]

Parcel does well also

[@joetropika]

Good info. Thanks

[@nardine7893]

Gr8.... Thank u

[@pamelaquander8485]

I just ordered my groceries delivered today and have a handful of dill. and a air fryer.i have a food saver machine to keep it fresh when i come across a recipe that uses dill QUESTION can i freeze dill,

[@Mysticalcrystal68]

Woah sweet.. I'm trying to dry dandelions what's the recommendation time and temperature? I just have the flower heads thank-you!! I have the pro xl air fryer

[@peddelacruz5480]

Wont the air fryer destroy the efficacy of the herbs especially the medicinal ones? Will await your reply. Thanks

[@cynthiaking4437]

I will try this with blackberry leaves.

[@bevmacmillan7079]

Where do u get blackberry leaves

[@cynthiaking4437]

@@bevmacmillan7079 my backyard

[@Mysterycultist999]

Does this work for weed,?

[@greenlandlife7766]

You look like me😊

[@christineutley8224]

Have you ever tried airfrying green onions?

[@robbijordan3110]

Convection oven not conventional

[@thenaturepatch]

Sweet, thanks Robbi! 👍

[@razor2sharp282]

I tried drying herbs in the Air Fryer,. Now i'm awaiting a court trial

[@sunnyfloridaagent]

🤔

[@shariedeal930]

They are called "erbs" the H is silent. Your driving me crazy with that pronunciation it's in correct.

[@shariedeal930]

But Thank you for the infomation.

[@thenaturepatch]

Haha not sure about that one mate 😂😂

[@shariedeal930]

Well I am sure... I am great at English language and a Chef and an Author

[@sunnyfloridaagent]

In some countries the H is not silent. It drives you Crazy? Keep scrolling to the next video. Is That simple 🙄

[@dottiesundling6034]

She's Brittish. That's the way they say it.