The dried oranges in air fryer and how to use them, in this article I explain how to prepare dried oranges in an air fryer (which is very easy!) and how to use them with many tips on how to consume them for different preparations such as desserts, cocktails, and much more! But now hurry to buy oranges with edible peel!
Other recipes with the air fryer:
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: One orange
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients for dried oranges in air fryer
- 1 orange (with edible peel)
Useful tools for preparing the recipe
- Air fryer
- Tongs
- Cutting board
- Knife
Preparation of dried oranges in air fryer
Wash and dry the orange well with edible peel, cut it into very thin slices (maximum 0.08 inches).
Place the orange slices without overlapping them in the air fryer basket and insert the basket (do not use parchment paper in this recipe).
Turn on the air fryer in dehydrator mode at 158°F and let it run for 4 hours, turning the orange slices twice during dehydration using kitchen tongs.
At the end of the 4 hours, remove the basket and place the now-dried orange slices on a plate, and voilà, they’re ready! Below I explain how you can use them!
USAGE TIPS
You can eat the dried oranges in the air fryer naturally as a great snack to carry with you and enjoy on the go!
You can use dried oranges to prepare delicious herbal teas; just boil 7 oz of water for 2 minutes with 2 slices of dried orange and spices like cinnamon and/or star anise (if you like), leave to infuse for a few minutes then add sugar or stevia or erythritol (if you want to sweeten) and you’ll have a great tea to drink hot or cold but especially with a natural orange aroma!
You can also use dried orange slices to decorate your desserts like donuts, cheesecakes, or cakes, you can also crush them with a blender and add them to the dough of baked goods, giving a delicious and natural orange aroma!
Dried orange slices can be used to prepare tasty cocktails alcoholic or non-alcoholic and also very useful as an edible decoration!
HOW TO STORE THEM: You can store dried oranges in an airtight container for 3/4 days before they lose crispiness.
