Air Fryer Strawberries (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main ingredients
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Cooking spray (olive oil or avocado oil works great)
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2 cups of ripe strawberries
# Instructions:
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Pat your strawberries dry after rinsing them well. Slice off the tops and cut them into thin, even slices—about a quarter of an inch thick. Keeping them uniform ensures they dehydrate evenly.
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Lay the strawberry pieces flat in the basket or on the tray of your air fryer. Avoid having them overlap, so they crisp up better. Depending on how many you're making and your fryer’s size, you might need to do it in a few rounds.
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Spritz the slices lightly with your cooking spray. Don’t overdo it—just a quick spray will make them crisp up nicely.
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Set the air fryer to 180°F (82°C) and let the strawberries cook for around 15 minutes. This low heat dries them out slowly without cooking them too quickly.
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Carefully flip each strawberry slice after the first round. Place them back and run the fryer for 25 additional minutes, keeping the temperature at 180°F.
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The strawberries should feel dry with a slight crunch on the edges but still bend a little. If they seem too wet, let them go for 5 to 10 minutes longer.
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Repeat the process for the next batch of slices until all your strawberries are done to your taste.
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Let the dried strawberry slices sit out until they’re fully cooled. They’ll get crunchier as they cool off.
# Notes:
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Keep your air-fried strawberries in a sealed container at room temperature for about three to four days.
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Sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon or sugar on the slices if you want them sweeter before frying.
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Thicker slices come out chewy, while thinner ones will be crispier after frying.