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Three groups of dried orange slices arranged on a wooden surface, labeled below as Dehydrator, Air Fryer, and Oven to show how to dry oranges.
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Yield: 24 3 Oranges

Dried Orange Slices (Oven, Dehydrator, or Air Fryer)

Dried orange slices made three easy ways. Use them for cocktails, tea, cheese boards, ornaments, and garland.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Cost$10

Equipment

  • 1 Mandoline or serrated knife
  • 1 Paper towels
  • 1 Small strainer
  • 1 roll of parchment paper
  • 1 Rimmed baking sheet
  • 1 Food dehydrator orair fryer

Materials

  • 3 Large Oranges Navel, Cara Cara, or Blood Orange
  • 1/2 cup Confectioners Sugar

Lemon Water Soak

  • 4 Cups Water
  • 4 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 Cup Salt

Instructions

  • 1. Slice the oranges into rounds 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.Keep them even.
    2. Soak the slices in 4 cups water, 4 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/4 cup salt for 20 minutes.
    3. Lay the slices on paper towels, cover with more papertowels, and press gently to blot the juice.
    4. Place the slices on the drying tray or rack. Dust bothsides lightly with confectioners sugar using a small strainer.
    5. Oven: Heat to 175 degrees F. Arrange in a single layeron a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake 4 to 6 hours, flipping every hour,until stiff and dry to the touch.
    6.  Dehydrator: Set to 135 degrees F. Arrange in a singlelayer on the trays. Dry 6 to 12 hours, flipping once, until stiff and dry to the touch.
    7.  Air fryer: Set to the lowest temperature or thedehydrate setting, 135 to 140 degrees F. Arrange in a single layer in thebasket. Run 2 to 3 hours, flipping at 90 minutes, until stiff and dry to thetouch.
    8.  Pull any slices that finish early so they do not brown.
    9.  Cool completely on a rack. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

Notes

Slices are done when they bend stiffly with no soft center. If they feel tacky, dry them longer or let them finish on a rack on the counter for a day or two. The sugar dusting keeps the color brighter and adds a soft shine; skip it for unsweetened slices. For eating, use within a year. For decor, they keep for years.